<h1>Finance Minister announces expanded trade initiatives supporting 1,100+ export transactions across 51 countries through banking partnerships</h1> The Union Finance Minister addressed the Export Import Bank's Trade Conclave 2025, highlighting key policy measures for export-led growth. The Minister emphasized the Trade Assistance Programme's success, establishing partnerships with over 100 overseas banks and facilitating 1,100+ export transactions across 51 countries since 2022. Government initiatives include infrastructure investments, MSME support through revised definitions and credit schemes, enhanced trade finance access, and district-level export hubs. The Production-linked incentive scheme has catalyzed exports exceeding Rs.5.3 lakh crore. New bank offices were inaugurated in three cities, and sanction letters were presented to SMEs under the development programme.