Verified as on 5 October 2026 against Government Orders 811, 828, 829, 830, 836, 838 and 874 under the UP Export Promotion Policy 2025-30.
The short answer: claiming UP export subsidies in Noida
An MSME exporter in Noida can claim state reimbursements for exhibiting at foreign trade fairs, sending goods via air freight, moving containers from ICD Dadri to gateway ports, paying ECGC insurance premiums, onboarding on international e-commerce platforms and demonstrating year on year export growth. Every claim is filed online through the Export Promotion Bureau portal, reviewed by the District Industries Centre in Gautam Buddha Nagar and paid directly into the company bank account.
The rule that decides everything: Every UP export subsidy order has a strict filing window ranging from 45 to 180 days after the expense is incurred. A claim filed one day late is automatically rejected.
| Item Name | Details for Noida Exporters |
|---|
| Governing Body | Export Promotion Bureau UP and the District Industries Centre (DIC), Gautam Buddha Nagar |
| Legal Basis | Seven orders under the UP Export Promotion Policy 2025-30 (GO 811, 828, 829, 830, 836, 838, 874) |
| Who It Is For | Noida and Greater Noida based MSME manufacturer and merchant exporters with an active Udyam registration |
| What You Get | Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) reimbursements of 30% to 75% of eligible expenses, subject to scheme caps |
| Validity | Strict deadlines apply per order (e.g., 180 days for air freight, 120 days for trade fairs) |
| Where To Apply | Online portal of the Export Promotion Bureau UP |
Why we are writing this guide for Noida exporters
The UP Export Promotion Policy looks generic, but local execution is highly specific. A garment exporter in Noida relying on air freight out of Delhi faces very different documentation requirements to prove UP origin than a brass exporter in Moradabad. Furthermore, Noida’s high concentration of SEZ units creates unique eligibility questions. This page maps the state rules directly to the realities of Noida’s electronics and garment clusters.
What the UP export subsidies actually are
The UP export subsidy schemes are a set of financial reimbursements that repay a percentage of an MSME exporter’s operating costs, administered by the Export Promotion Bureau UP under the UP Export Promotion Policy 2025-30. They exist to make Uttar Pradesh products more competitive globally. The schemes sit below central government schemes like RoDTEP and Duty Drawback, acting as a secondary layer of state level support handled entirely through a local portal.
Who needs it, and who does not
You are eligible if:
- You operate a manufacturing or merchant export business physically located in Noida or Greater Noida.
- You hold an active MSME Udyam registration certificate showing a UP address.
- You possess a valid Importer Exporter Code (IEC).
- You hold active registrations with the Export Promotion Bureau UP and the UP Export Promotion Council.
- You have paid the relevant expense (like fair rent or freight) from the company bank account.
The exclusions
Large enterprises are excluded. If your plant and machinery investment or annual turnover puts you outside the MSME definition under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act 2006, you cannot claim these subsidies. Units operating inside a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Noida face restrictions on state subsidies that are primarily designed for the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA). Furthermore, you cannot claim a UP state subsidy if you have already received a central government grant for the exact same expense.
Documents that actually get this through
Noida claims fail mostly on mismatched paperwork. The Export Promotion Bureau compares every document.
| Document | What The Authority Checks | The Mismatch That Causes Rejection |
|---|
| Bank Realisation Certificate (e-BRC) | Confirms the foreign exchange actually arrived in India for the shipped goods. | The e-BRC value does not match the Shipping Bill FOB value due to bank charges, and no explanation letter is attached. |
| Udyam Registration | Verifies MSME status and the factory address in Noida. | The Udyam address is an old office location in Delhi that does not match the current factory address in Noida Phase 2. |
| Bank Statement | Proves the expense (like e-commerce fees or air freight) was paid directly by the unit. | The payment was made from a director’s personal account instead of the current account of the export firm. |
| E-commerce Platform Invoice | Checks the exact onboarding fee paid for GO 874. | The invoice includes recurring listing fees or advertising credits, which are not covered under the first year onboarding assistance scheme. |
How to claim the UP export subsidy, stage by stage
Stage 1. Before you apply
You must hold a valid registration with the Export Promotion Bureau UP and the UP Export Promotion Council. These registrations take time. Do not wait until you return from a trade fair in the US to apply for them, because your 120 day claim window will tick down while you wait for your registration numbers.
Stage 2. Filing
The application is filed online on the Export Promotion Bureau UP portal. You select the specific Government Order (for example, GO 829 for air freight) and fill the online form. You must upload clear scans of your IEC, Udyam, RCMC, GST certificate, bank statement, the specific invoice and the Shipping Bill. Ensure the firm name on the portal matches the firm name on your bank account character for character.
Stage 3. After filing
For most schemes, the claim is reviewed first by the Deputy Commissioner Industry at the Gautam Buddha Nagar DIC within 21 days. If the file is clear, it is forwarded to the Bureau in Lucknow. If there is a defect, a query is raised online. You have exactly 15 days to answer a query and upload the missing documents.
The lapse penalty
A claim filed after the deadline defined in the Government Order is dead. A query left unanswered after 15 days results in automatic cancellation. The orders do not provide a mechanism to revive a time barred claim.
The fast track
The UP orders do not define a fast track or an AEO exemption. Every claim waits its turn for the Authorised Committee, and payment depends entirely on the state budget available in that financial year.
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Where this goes wrong for Noida exporters
Noida has specific logistics and business patterns that complicate claims. Here is what fails most often.
| Failure | What You See | What Actually Broke |
|---|
| Air freight UP origin proof | Query from the DIC asking for proof of UP origin. | The exporter shipped garments via IGI Airport in Delhi, but the airway bill and commercial invoice failed to clearly state that the goods originated in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. |
| E-commerce onboarding claim out of time | Rejection of GO 874 claim. | The exporter filed for the onboarding fee immediately after signing up, but the rule requires the unit to complete one full year on the platform and send at least one export consignment before claiming. |
| Incorrect ICD code on freight claim | Ocean freight claim denied. | The electronics exporter shipped from ICD Tughlakabad (Delhi) instead of ICD Dadri, violating the inland logistics flow expected by the DIC. |
| Performance incentive calculation error | Claim returned for CA certificate revision. | The Chartered Accountant included software exports or services in the FOB growth calculation for GO 836, which is strictly designed for physical goods. |
The edge case: LCL shipments and road freight
Government Order 828 caps ocean freight subsidies at Rs 20,000 for a 20 foot container and Rs 40,000 for a 40 foot container. However, many Noida garment exporters send Less than Container Load (LCL) shipments. The order allows LCL claims only for “small exporters” (defined as having average annual exports of Rs 5 crore or less over the last three years) and only if routed through an inland container depot or container freight station like ICD Dadri. If a large Noida exporter ships LCL, the freight claim will be rejected.
What the UP export subsidy will not do
There are limits to what state assistance provides. Understanding these saves time and prevents cash flow shocks.
- It will not pay you in advance. Every scheme is a reimbursement. You must pay the airline, the e-commerce platform or the shipping line in full, from your own funds, before you can file a claim.
- It will not cover central GST or state GST. Subsidy caps and percentages are calculated on the net expense. The tax component of any invoice is ignored.
- It will not guarantee a payment date. Approval means your file is cleared, but the actual transfer depends on the budget allocated to the Export Promotion Bureau UP for that quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What are the UP export subsidies?
They are seven state orders under the UP Export Promotion Policy 2025-30 that reimburse part of an MSME exporter’s costs for fairs, websites, samples, certification, freight, air freight, credit insurance, postage and e-commerce. One of them rewards export growth.
How do I claim a UP export subsidy?
Register with the Export Promotion Bureau UP and the UP Export Promotion Council, spend the money through the unit’s bank account and file the claim online within the window of that order with the documents the portal asks for. The Authorised Committee decides.
What is the deadline for UP export claims?
It differs by order. Postage is 45 days after the quarter, ECGC premium is 90 days after the quarter, fairs and samples are 120 days, freight and air freight are 180 days from shipment, e-commerce is 90 days after one year and the growth incentive is 30 November.
Do I need Udyam registration for UP subsidies?
The orders are written for MSME units as defined under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act 2006. The Udyam registration is the usual proof of MSME status, and the affidavit for GO 836 asks for the category. Keep it active and matching your IEC.
Can I claim both central MDA and UP MDA?
Not for the same purpose. Each order bars a full or partial benefit of a similar nature from any central or state scheme for the same purpose. A fair ticket paid for under a central scheme cannot be claimed again under the UP order.
What is the UP export performance incentive?
It is Government Order 836, which pays 1% of the growth in FOB export value over the previous financial year, up to Rs 20 lakh per unit per year. The unit needs three years of exports with no zero year and files by 30 November of the next financial year.
How much can I claim for a foreign trade fair?
Under Government Order 811 the order pays 75% of space rent up to Rs 3.25 lakh and 75% of economy air travel up to Rs 1.25 lakh for one person. The travel assistance cannot exceed the exporter’s own space rent spending.
What happens if I miss the filing deadline?
The claim is outside the order. GO 828, 829 and 838 say in terms that late claims are not accepted or not considered, and none of the seven describes a way to revive one. A late reply to a query leads to automatic cancellation. Diarise each window when you spend the money.
How Rasp International handles UP export subsidies
Rasp International is an ISO 9001:2015 certified EXIM advisory firm. We have served 500+ exporters since 2019. We understand exactly how Noida’s tech, electronics and garments supply chains operate. We map your freight invoices and e-commerce receipts against the strict requirements of the Export Promotion Bureau UP, track your claim through the Gautam Buddha Nagar DIC and respond to technical queries so you recover your costs.
We handle it end to end. When you engage us, we prepare the papers, file the application or claim for you in your unit’s name, answer queries and follow it through to a decision. If you prefer to file yourself, we guide your team instead.
Need help with a claim? WhatsApp us on +91 8218043048.
Sources
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- Export Promotion Bureau UP portal
- Government Order 811/18-4-2025 dated 6 November 2025 (MDA scheme)
- Government Order 828/18-4-2025 dated 6 November 2025 (Freight subsidy)
- Government Order 829/18-4-2025 dated 6 November 2025 (Air freight subsidy)
- Government Order 830/18-4-2025 dated 6 November 2025 (ECGC premium)
- Government Order 836/18-4-2025 dated 10 November 2025 (Performance incentive)
- Government Order 838/18-4-2025 dated 10 November 2025 (Dak Ghar Niryat Kendra postage)
- Government Order 874/18-4-2025 dated 3 December 2025 (E-commerce onboarding)
Disclaimer: This is general guidance. Scheme rules, caps and portals change. Verify all details against the current UP Export Promotion Policy and live portal notifications before making financial commitments.
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