Following are the highlights of the supplementary annual Foreign Trade Policy:
*Government aiming at 20 per cent export growth in 2012-13
*Two per cent interest subsidy scheme extended till March 2013
*Zero per cent duty EPCG scheme for technology upgradation extended till March 2013
*Incentives for exports from north-eastern states
*Shipments from Delhi, Mumbai through post, courier or e-commerce to get export benefits
*Single revolving bank guarantee for different export deals
*Seven new markets added to Focus Market Scheme
*Market linked focus product scheme extended till March 2013 for apparel exports to US and EU
*Ahmedabad, Kolhapur and Shaharanpur new towns of export excellence
*Government to come out with new guidelines to promote SEZs
*Focus on market diversification to continue
*Steps announced to reduce transaction cost of exports
*Foreign Trade Policy document made more user-friendly
*13 shows abroad to promote Brand India
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