Membership Benefits

As per the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) of India 2015-20 para 2.55,  Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) are organisations of exporters, set up with the objective to promote and develop Indian exports. EPCs function as the Registering Authorities to issue Registeration – cum- Membership Certificate (RCMC) to its members.

ESC issues RCMC to Electronics and Computer Software / services exporters.

As per para 2.56 of FTP of India, RCMC is required when any person is applying for :

  1. An authorisation to import / export any item ( exept items listed as Restricted item in ITC (HS))
  2. Any other benefit or concession under FTP such as : 
  • Advanced Licence 
  • Duty Draw Back Scheme
  • Deemed Export Benefit
  • MEIS
  • Any other licence to import / export

The exporter / importer will furnish or upload on DGFT’s website in the profile section, the RCMC granted by the competent authority in accordance with the procedure specified in HBP, unless specifically exempted under FTP.

ESC has over 2000 members from Electronics and Computer Software / ITeS industry. ESC provides its members a varied set of services some of which are listed below:

ESC : Value-Added Services
  • Get your concerns related to Foreign Trade Policy and Procedures heard at the appropriate level in the Government of India. ESC acts as a link between the Government and its members and provides a platform for interaction on policy issues.
  • ESC takes up specific trade related issues with the Concerned Government Officials.
  • Participate in export promotional activities:
    • Trade fairs and exhibitions,
    • Buyer Seller Meets abroad
    • Reverse Buyer Seller Meets in India
    • Catalogue Shows
  • Get the benefit of Government’s financial assistance Schemes for Market Development such as MAI.
  • Publicise your activities and achievements through ESC’s Bi-Monthly magazine ‘ELSOFTEX’
  • Buyers seeking information of suppliers are provided relevant ESC members details.
  • Get trade enquiries and tender notifications received from all parts of the world.
  • Hand holding in case of trade disputes.
  • Visa recommendations letters for business trips abroad.
  • Meeting space in ESC’s head office in Delhi.
  • Receive ESC’s Magazines.

ONLINE APPLICATION FORM FOR MEMBERSHIP