DGFT extends enhanced export insurance cover for West Asia shipments till September 30

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade has extended enhanced export insurance cover for consignments sent to West Asia until September 30, according to a June 29 report. The move is meant to protect Indian exporters from payment defaults as regional conflict continues to disrupt trade.

The extension adds to a series of government measures aimed at cushioning exporters exposed to the West Asia turmoil. In March, India rolled out a ₹497 crore relief package for affected exporters that included enhanced insurance cover and logistics support.

Why the cover matters

Exporters shipping to West Asia have faced higher trade and payment risk as conflict in the region has affected routes, freight costs and settlement security. The insurance cover is intended to reduce the chance that firms lose money if overseas buyers fail to pay.

The latest extension also follows earlier relief from the Reserve Bank of India, which extended an enhanced export credit window through June 30, 2026, for disbursals linked to West Asia disruptions.

What comes next

The latest report said DGFT issued the change in a notification on Monday, but the underlying notification text was not immediately available in the reporting reviewed here. It is also unclear whether the extension applies to all West Asia destinations or only selected routes and products.

For now, the government’s support measures remain in place as exporters watch for any further extension of credit, insurance or logistics relief beyond the current deadlines.