Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES)
Grant-in-aid to eligible Central/State government agencies for setting up or upgrading export infrastructure such as border haats, land customs stations, quality testing and certification labs, cold chains, trade promotion centres, export warehousing and packaging, SEZs and port/airport cargo terminuses. Grant is typically limited to the implementing agency's equity or up to 50% of total project cost (up to about 80% for North Eastern and Himalayan states including J&K), subject to a ceiling of Rs 20 crore per project.
Maximum benefit value
₹20 Cr
Eligibility
- Central and State Government owned agencies (or JVs with major government stake) as implementing agencies
- Projects with significant export linkages
- Individual exporters benefit indirectly through created infrastructure
How to apply
Central and State government owned agencies (or their Joint Ventures with major government stake) submit project proposals to the Department of Commerce. An empowered committee appraises and approves grant-in-aid for eligible export infrastructure projects.
Required documents
- Detailed Project Report
- Proof of implementing agency status and equity contribution
- Land and clearance documents for the project
Official sources
Verification notes
Verified on commerce.gov.in TIES guidelines PDF and PIB. Grant ceiling of Rs 20 crore (200,000,000) per project stated in official-sourced summary. Beneficiaries are government agencies; MSME exporters benefit from resulting infrastructure rather than as direct applicants. [AI-gathered from official sources on 2026-07-05; needs team review]