<h1>Commerce Dept Expands MEIS to Boost Indian Exports Amid Global Slowdown; Adds 110 Tariff Lines, Extends Support.</h1> The Department of Commerce has announced increased support for Indian exporters facing challenges due to the global economic slowdown by expanding the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS). The scheme now includes 110 new tariff lines and enhanced support for 2,228 existing lines. Global support has been extended to textiles, pharmaceuticals, auto components, and more. Higher support is provided for industrial machinery and MSME-manufactured products. Additional countries are covered for leather and metal products, and new products like medical instruments and sports goods are added. The changes aim to bolster exports and are detailed in Public Notice 44 issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade.