Export Promotion Council for EOUs & SEZs (EPCES) has been set up by Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, to service the export promotional needs of EOUs & SEZs in the country. Over the years, EPCES is playing a pivotal role in bringing all stakeholders from EOUs & SEZ sector & Government on one platform and participating actively to promote EOUs & SEZ sector in India and abroad.

EPCES has been authorized by Ministry of Commerce & Industry to issue Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) to EOUs, SEZ Units & SEZ Developers including Co-Developers in the Country.

EPCES has always been proactive in raising and addressing the issues of EOUs & SEZs which oppose the seamless growth of the EOUs, SEZ units & SEZ Developers.

Though the EOU & SEZ sector has been growing and contributing approx 34% in the country’s export basket, they still face a lot of challenges & issues.

Over the years, EPCES has made an endeavour to facilitate consultations between different stakeholders including industry, policymakers, bank, financial institutions and multilateral agencies to facilitate greater competitiveness in the Indian MSME sector.

EPCES has also been continuously organizing awareness programmes across various parts of the country and has acquired in-depth knowledge on issues and challenges that confront the sector.

EPCES is committed for the growth and development of the EOU & SEZ sector and will continue to strive in this direction.