Exim Bank of India
{{Short description|Financial institution in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2024}}
{{Primary sources|date=May 2024}}{{Infobox company
| name = Export Import Bank of India
| logo = Exim Bank of India.png
| image_caption =
| type = Public
| traded_as =
| industry = Banking
| foundation = {{start date |df=yes|1982 |1|1}} {{small|(introduced)}}
{{start date |df=yes|1982 |4|7}} {{small|(received assent of President of India)}}
{{small|(under the Export-Import Bank of India Act, 1981)}}
| founder = Government of India
| location = Mumbai
| area_served = 9 branches in India(November 2022)
| key_people = {{unbulleted list|Ms. Harsha Bangari
(Chairman) and (Managing director) }}
| products =
| services = Banking
Financial services
| num_employees = 540 (2021)
| subsid = * Exim Finserve IFSC
- Export-Import Bank of India, Asset Management Arm
- Export Import Bank of India, London Branch {{small|(2006)}}{{Cite web |title=Export-Import Bank Of India/London – Company Profile and News |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/0059540Z:LN |access-date=29 March 2023 |website=Bloomberg.com |language=en |archive-date=8 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230808142635/https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/0059540Z:LN |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Export-Import Bank of India, London Branch {{!}} Reports {{!}} Moody's |url=https://www.moodys.com/credit-ratings/Export-Import-Bank-of-India-London-Branch-credit-rating-822508267 |access-date=29 March 2023 |website=www.moodys.com |language=en |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329172924/https://www.moodys.com/credit-ratings/Export-Import-Bank-of-India-London-Branch-credit-rating-822508267 |url-status=live }}
| homepage = {{Official URL}}
}}
The Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) is a specialized financial institution in India that was established in 1982. The bank's primary function is to finance, facilitate and promote India's international trade. It is owned by the Government of India and operates as a statutory corporation. Its operations are governed by the Export-Import Bank of India Act, 1981.{{Cite web |title=Organisation – About Us – Exim Bank |url=https://www.eximbankindia.in/organisation |access-date=29 March 2023 |website=www.eximbankindia.in |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329152857/https://www.eximbankindia.in/organisation |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) {{!}} Department of Financial Services {{!}} Ministry of Finance {{!}} Government of India |url=https://financialservices.gov.in/banking-divisions/Public-Sector-Financial-Institutions-and-others/export-import-bank-of-india |access-date=29 March 2023 |website=financialservices.gov.in |archive-date=5 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230205104613/https://financialservices.gov.in/banking-divisions/Public-Sector-Financial-Institutions-and-others/export-import-bank-of-india |url-status=live }}
Exim Bank provides a wide range of financial services to Indian exporters and importers. These services include export credit, pre-shipment credit, post-shipment credit, and overseas investment finance. The bank also provides a range of advisory and support services to Indian businesses looking to expand their international operations. In addition to its domestic operations, Exim Bank has a strong presence in the international market. It has established partnerships and collaborations with other international development banks and financial institutions to support trade and investment flows between India and other countries.{{Cite web |title=Exim Bank of India |url=http://www.iibf.org.in/documents/THE-EXPORT-IMPORT-Bank-of-India-IIBF.docx |website=iibf.org.in |access-date=29 March 2023 |archive-date=6 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191106145720/http://www.iibf.org.in/documents/THE-EXPORT-IMPORT-Bank-of-India-IIBF.docx |url-status=live }}
History
The Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) was founded by the Government of India under the Export-Import Bank of India Act, 1981, which was introduced in the Indian Parliament by the then Finance Minister, Shri Pranab Mukherjee. The act was passed by both houses of parliament and received the assent of the President of India on 7 April 1982. The first chairman and managing director of Exim Bank was Shri R.S. Rathore.{{Cite web |title=Export Import Bank of India History |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/export-import-bank-of-india/infocompanyhistory/companyid-12285.cms |access-date=29 March 2023 |website=The Economic Times |language=en |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329152856/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/export-import-bank-of-india/infocompanyhistory/companyid-12285.cms |url-status=live }}
= Chronology =
- 1982: Exim Bank was established on 1 January 1982, under the Export-Import Bank of India Act, 1981, with the aim of promoting and financing India's international trade.{{Cite web |title=THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF INDIA ACT, 1981 |url=https://legislative.gov.in/sites/default/files/A1981-28.pdf |website=legislative.gov.in |access-date=29 March 2023 |archive-date=28 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211028111704/https://legislative.gov.in/sites/default/files/A1981-28.pdf |url-status=live }}
- 1983: The first overseas representative office of Exim Bank was established in London, England.{{Cite web |title=Exim Bank's London branch kicks off – Indian Express |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/exim-bank-s-london-branch-kicks-off/698605/ |access-date=29 March 2023 |website=archive.indianexpress.com |archive-date=31 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161231062113/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/exim-bank-s-london-branch-kicks-off/698605 |url-status=live }}
- 1985: Exim Bank started providing Lines of Credit to overseas governments, enabling them to import goods and services from India on favorable credit terms.{{Cite web |title=Business Line of Credit Loan {{!}} Overseas Financial Institutions |url=https://www.eximbankindia.in/lines-of-credit |access-date=29 March 2023 |website=www.eximbankindia.in |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329170944/https://www.eximbankindia.in/lines-of-credit |url-status=live }}
- 1991: Exim Bank set up an Export Development Fund to support the export activities of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in India.{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=K. Ram |date=9 December 2020 |title=Exim Bank, SIDBI to set up investment fund to provide loan support to SMEs |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/exim-bank-sidbi-to-set-up-investment-fund-to-provide-loan-support-to-smes/article33289432.ece |access-date=29 March 2023 |website=www.thehindubusinessline.com |language=en |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329170947/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/exim-bank-sidbi-to-set-up-investment-fund-to-provide-loan-support-to-smes/article33289432.ece |url-status=live }}
- 1992: Exim Bank launched the Buyer's credit program, which provides competitive financing to overseas buyers of Indian goods and services.{{Cite web |title=Buyer credit {{!}} Credit Facility Programme {{!}} Financing Solution |url=https://www.eximbankindia.in/buyers-credit |access-date=29 March 2023 |website=www.eximbankindia.in |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329170947/https://www.eximbankindia.in/buyers-credit |url-status=live }}
- 1994: Exim Bank signed an agreement with the African Development Bank to set up the India-Africa Fund to support trade and investment between India and Africa.{{Cite web |title=Exim Bank's Financing Initiatives and Activities in Africa |url=https://www.eximbankindia.in/blog/blog-content.aspx?BlogID=14&BlogTitle=Exim%20Bank |access-date=29 March 2023 |website=www.eximbankindia.in |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329170947/https://www.eximbankindia.in/blog/blog-content.aspx?BlogID=14&BlogTitle=Exim%20Bank |url-status=live }}
- 1999: Exim Bank established the India Development Fund to provide equity and quasi-equity support to Indian companies investing overseas.{{Cite web |title=Overseas Investment Finance – Financial Products – Exim Bank |url=https://www.eximbankindia.in/overseas-investment-finance |access-date=29 March 2023 |website=www.eximbankindia.in |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329170948/https://www.eximbankindia.in/overseas-investment-finance |url-status=live }}
- 2003: Exim Bank launched the Rural Initiative for Supporting Entrepreneurship (RISE) program to support rural entrepreneurs in India.{{Cite web |title=MSME Scheme |url=https://msme.gov.in/sites/default/files/MSME_Schemes_English_0.pdf |website=msme.gov.in |access-date=29 March 2023 |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329170947/https://msme.gov.in/sites/default/files/MSME_Schemes_English_0.pdf |url-status=live }}
- 2007: Exim Bank launched the India-Africa Trade and Investment Promotion Program to promote trade and investment between India and Africa.
- 2011: Exim Bank launched the Project Development and Monitoring Facility to provide advisory services to Indian companies investing overseas.{{Cite web |title=Leaflet – Exim Bank |url=https://www.eximbankindia.in/assets/pdf/Leaflet-Website.pdf |website=www.eximbankindia.in |access-date=29 March 2023 |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329170958/https://www.eximbankindia.in/assets/pdf/Leaflet-Website.pdf |url-status=live }}
- 2015: Exim Bank signed an agreement with the Development Bank of Southern Africa to set up the India-South Africa Development Partnership Fund to support development projects in South Africa.{{Cite news |title=India Africa Trade: Indian Exim Bank inks pact with Southern Africa's leading bank to boost India-Africa trade |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/indian-exim-bank-inks-pact-with-southern-africas-leading-bank-to-boost-india-africa-trade/articleshow/95235406.cms |access-date=29 March 2023 |website=The Economic Times |date=November 2022 |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329170949/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/indian-exim-bank-inks-pact-with-southern-africas-leading-bank-to-boost-india-africa-trade/articleshow/95235406.cms |url-status=live |last1=Chaudhury |first1=Dipanjan Roy }}{{Cite web |title=Indian Exim Bank Inks Pact With Southern Africa's Leading Bank to Boost India-Africa Trade |url=https://currentaffairs.adda247.com/indian-exim-bank-inks-pact-with-southern-africas-leading-bank-to-boost-india-africa-trade/amp/ |access-date=29 March 2023 |website=currentaffairs.adda247.com |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329170948/https://currentaffairs.adda247.com/indian-exim-bank-inks-pact-with-southern-africas-leading-bank-to-boost-india-africa-trade/amp/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=India- Africa Exim Bank |url=https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/devel_e/a4t_e/global_review13prog_e/india_africa_report.pdf |website=World Trade Organization |access-date=29 March 2023 |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329170946/https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/devel_e/a4t_e/global_review13prog_e/india_africa_report.pdf |url-status=live }}
- 2020: Exim Bank launched the Global Network Program to expand its overseas footprint and provide enhanced support to Indian businesses operating overseas.{{Cite web |title=Press Releases – News & Events – India Exim Bank |url=https://www.eximbankindia.in/press-releases |access-date=29 March 2023 |website=www.eximbankindia.in |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329170953/https://www.eximbankindia.in/press-releases |url-status=live }}
- 2024: Exim Bank opened a representative office in Nairobi, Kenya.{{cite web|date=3 June 2024 |
work=Business Daily Africa |access-date=3 June 2024 | url=https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/corporate/companies/indian-bank-ups-kenya-lending-to-sh33bn-4644738 |title=Indian bank ups Kenya lending to Sh33bn as it opens Nairobi office |author=Vincent Owino |location=Nairobi, Kenya}}
Organisation structure
The Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has a well-defined organizational structure consisting of several departments and functional units that work together to achieve the bank's objectives.
- board of directors: The board of directors is the highest decision-making body of Exim Bank. It consists of a chairman and managing director, Executive Directors, and non-executive directors, who are appointed by the Government of India.
- Senior management: The Senior Management team consists of the chairman and managing director, Executive directors, and General managers, who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the bank.
- Business divisions: Exim Bank has several business divisions, including Corporate banking, Project finance, Lines of Credit, Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Business, Export Services, Risk management, and Treasury.
- Support Functions: Exim Bank also has several support functions, including Human resources, Information technology, Legal and Compliance, Audit, and Internal control.
- Regional Offices: Exim Bank has 9 regional offices located in major Indian cities, which are responsible for providing financial and advisory services to Indian exporters and importers.
- Overseas Representative Offices: Exim Bank has representative offices in Washington D.C., USA; Johannesburg, South Africa; and Yangon, Myanmar, which support the bank's operations and business development activities overseas.
= Management =
| class="wikitable"
!Designation !Name |
| managing director
|Ms. Harsha Bangari |
| Deputy managing director
|Mr. Tarun Sharma |
| Chief General Managers
|Mukul Sarkar, David Sinate, Prahalathan Iyer, Rima Marphatia, Manjiri Bhalerao, Deepali Agrawal, Tarun Sharma, Gaurav Bhandari, Utpal Gokhale, Vikramaditya Ugra |
| General managers
|Meena Verma, Dharmendra Sachan, Shilpa Waghmare, Uday Shinde, Lokesh Kumar, Rikesh Chand, Nirmit Ved, Meghana Joglekar, Priti Thomas, Manish Joshi, Ambrish Bhandari |
Loans and investments
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In March 2008, the bank provided a credit of 100 million dollars to finance a road construction project and the construction of electrical infrastructure for the government of Nepal.{{Cite news|url=https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/NotificationUser.aspx?Id=4090&Mode=0|title=Reserve Bank of India – Notifications|website=www.rbi.org.in|access-date=18 January 2020|archive-date=26 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220126084456/https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/NotificationUser.aspx?Id=4090&Mode=0|url-status=live}}
In February 2019, the bank provided a credit of 200 million dollars to finance a project in the field of housing and infrastructure to the government of Uzbekistan.{{Cite news|url=https://eoi.gov.in/tashkent/?pdf7720%3F000|author=|title=EXIM INDIA EXTENDS A LINE OF CREDIT OF USD 200 MILLION|website=|date=6 February 2019|access-date=8 August 2023|archive-date=18 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200218211901/https://eoi.gov.in/tashkent/?pdf7720%3F000|url-status=live}}
In March 2019, the bank provided a credit of 83 million dollars to finance a project in the field of solar energy in the Democratic republic of Congo.{{Cite news|title=Exim Bank gives $83 mn line of credit to Congo to finance 3 solar power projects|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/exim-bank-gives-83-mn-line-of-credit-to-congo-to-finance-3-solar-power-projects-119031900643_1.html|newspaper=Business Standard India|date=19 March 2019|access-date=18 January 2020|first=Press Trust of|last=India|archive-date=31 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131052134/https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/exim-bank-gives-83-mn-line-of-credit-to-congo-to-finance-3-solar-power-projects-119031900643_1.html|url-status=live}}
In March 2019, the bank provided a credit of 800 million dollars to finance projects in the Republic of Maldives.{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/exim-bank-extends-800-mn-credit-to-maldives-for-developmental-projects/article26590737.ece|author=PTI|title=Exim Bank extends $800 mn credit to Maldives for developmental projects|website=@businessline|language=en|access-date=18 January 2020|archive-date=18 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200218211855/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/exim-bank-extends-800-mn-credit-to-maldives-for-developmental-projects/article26590737.ece|url-status=live}}
In August 2019, the bank provided a credit of 38 million dollars for an industrial project, in the field of water systems, to the Republic of Mozambique.{{Cite news|url=https://rbidocs.rbi.org.in/rdocs/notification/PDFs/NT2780EDA26384CD4B0692EE87B45681274D.PDF|author=|title=Exim Bank's of India supported Line of Credit of 38 million USD to the Government of the Republic of Mozambique|website=|date=1 August 2019|access-date=8 August 2023|archive-date=18 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200218211900/https://rbidocs.rbi.org.in/rdocs/notification/PDFs/NT2780EDA26384CD4B0692EE87B45681274D.PDF|url-status=live}}
In October 2019, the bank provided a credit of 30 million dollars to the Republic of Sierra Leone.{{Cite news|url=https://www.apnnews.com/exim-bank-on-behalf-of-the-government-of-india-extends-a-line-of-credit-loc-of-usd-30-million-to-the-government-of-the-republic-of-sierra-leone/|title=Exim Bank, On Behalf Of The Government Of India, Extends A Line Of Credit [Loc] Of Usd 30 Million To The Government Of The Republic Of Sierra Leone|language=en|access-date=18 January 2020|archive-date=18 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200218211858/https://www.apnnews.com/exim-bank-on-behalf-of-the-government-of-india-extends-a-line-of-credit-loc-of-usd-30-million-to-the-government-of-the-republic-of-sierra-leone/|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=https://awokonewspaper.com/sierra-leone-news-sierra-leone-signs-30m-credit-line-with-india-exim-bank/|work=Awoko Newspaper|title=Sierra Leone News; Sierra Leone signs $30m credit line with India Exim bank|access-date=8 August 2023|archive-date=22 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191022114240/https://awokonewspaper.com/sierra-leone-news-sierra-leone-signs-30m-credit-line-with-india-exim-bank/|url-status=dead}}
In November 2019, the bank provided a credit of 30 million dollars for a project to improve the fresh water infrastructure in Ghana{{Cite news|title=Exim Bank gives USD 30 mn line of credit to Ghana|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/exim-bank-gives-usd-30-mn-line-of-credit-to-ghana-119110701526_1.html|newspaper=Business Standard India|date=7 November 2019|access-date=18 January 2020|first=Press Trust of|last=India|archive-date=26 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220126134201/https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/exim-bank-gives-usd-30-mn-line-of-credit-to-ghana-119110701526_1.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/exim-bank-gives-30-million-line-of-credit-to-ghana-4617211.html|title=Exim Bank gives $30 million line of credit to Ghana|work=Moneycontrol|access-date=18 January 2020|archive-date=8 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208074432/https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/exim-bank-gives-30-million-line-of-credit-to-ghana-4617211.html|url-status=live}}
In January 2020, the bank provided a credit of 75 million dollars to finance a project in the field of solar energy in Cuba.{{Cite news|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/india-extends-75-million-line-of-credit-for-solar-parks-in-cuba/1811902/|title=India extends $75 million line of credit for solar parks in Cuba|website=The Financial Express|date=3 January 2020|language=English|access-date=18 January 2020|archive-date=13 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220913185212/https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/india-extends-75-million-line-of-credit-for-solar-parks-in-cuba/1811902/|url-status=live}}
Key people
Key people associated with the Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) and their roles:
| class="wikitable" |
| Position
!Name |
|---|
| Chairman and managing director
|Ms. Harsha Bangari |
| Deputy managing director
|Shri N. Ramesh |
| Secretary (ER), Ministry of External Affairs
|Shri Dammu Ravi |
| Additional Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance
|Shri Rajat Kumar Mishra |
| Additional Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance
|Shri Suchindra Misra |
| Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry
|Shri Vipul Bansal |
| Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
|Shri R. Subramanian |
| Chairman-cum-managing director, ECGC Ltd.
|Shri M. Senthilnathan |
| managing director & CEO, IDBI Bank Ltd
|Shri Rakesh Sharma |
| Chairman, State Bank of India
|Shri Dinesh Kumar Khara |
| managing director & CEO, Bank of Maharashtra
|Shri A.S. Rajeev |
| managing director & CEO, Central Bank of India
|Shri Matam Venkata Rao |
| Non Official Director
|Shri Ashok Kumar Gupta |
= Past Chief Executives =
| class="wikitable"
!Chief Executives of Exim Bank !Tenure |
| 1
|Shri. R.C. Shah |1982–1985 |
| 2
|Shri. Kalyan Banerji |1985–1993 |
| 3
|Ms. Tarjani Vakil |1993–1996 |
| 4
|Shri. Y.B. Desai |1997–2001 |
| 5
|Shri. T.C. Venkat Subramanian |2001–2009 |
| 6
|Smt. Ravneet Kaur (additional charge) |2009–2010 |
| 7
|Shri. T.C. A. Ranganathan |2010–2013 |
| 8
|Shri. Anurag Jain (additional charge) |2013–2014 |
| 9
|Shri. Yaduvendra Mathur |2014–2017 |
| 10
|Shri. David Rasquinha |2017–2021 |
| 11
|Ms. Harsha Bangari |2021–present |
Branches
The Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has its headquarters in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Apart from the headquarters, Exim Bank has several branches and overseas offices to cater to the needs of Indian exporters and importers. Here are the details of Exim Bank's branches and offices:{{Cite news |last=Chaudhury |first=Dipanjan Roy |date=26 March 2016 |title=Exim bank plans to scale up presence with more branches |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/exim-bank-plans-to-scale-up-presence-with-more-branches/articleshow/51557169.cms |access-date=29 March 2023 |issn=0013-0389 |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329170945/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/exim-bank-plans-to-scale-up-presence-with-more-branches/articleshow/51557169.cms |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Get in touch – Exim Bank |url=https://www.eximbankindia.in/get-in-touch |access-date=29 March 2023 |website=www.eximbankindia.in |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329152856/https://www.eximbankindia.in/get-in-touch |url-status=live }}
- Domestic Branches: Exim Bank has 9 domestic offices located in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Guwahati.
- Overseas Offices: Exim Bank has 8 overseas offices located in Washington D.C. (USA), London (UK), Johannesburg (South Africa), Singapore, Tokyo (Japan), Beijing (China), Dhaka (Bangladesh), and Yangon (Myanmar).
- Representative Offices: Exim Bank also has representative offices in various countries to promote and facilitate India's trade relations with those countries. These representative offices are located in Abu Dhabi (UAE), Accra (Ghana), Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Colombo (Sri Lanka), Dubai (UAE), Istanbul (Turkey) and Nairobi (Kenya).
Subsidiaries
The Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has two subsidiaries.
- Exim Bank Asset Management Company Ltd. (EBAMC): It was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India. EBAMC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Exim Bank of India and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) as a Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF). The company manages funds in the areas of infrastructure, private equity, and other alternative asset classes.
- Export Import Bank of India, London Branch: It is a subsidiary of Exim Bank of India and operates as Exim Bank's London branch. The London branch was established in 2006 and is located in London, UK. It provides a range of financial services to customers in the UK, Europe, and other countries. The services offered by Export Import Bank of India, London Branch include trade finance, project finance, corporate lending, and advisory services.
- Exim Finserve IFSC Pvt Ltd.: It was incorporated in 2023 in International Financial Services Centre, GIFT City, Gujarat.{{Cite web |date=8 August 2023 |title=India Exim Bank launches subsidiary for trade financing in GIFT City |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/india-exim-bank-launches-subsidiary-for-trade-financing-in-gift-city-8882267/ |access-date=8 August 2023 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=8 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230808142633/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/india-exim-bank-launches-subsidiary-for-trade-financing-in-gift-city-8882267/ |url-status=live }}
Functions and responsibilities
The Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has been established with the aim of promoting and financing India's international trade. Here are the main functions and responsibilities of Exim Bank:
- Financing: Exim Bank provides financial assistance to Indian exporters and importers in the form of pre-shipment and post-shipment credit, buyer's credit, lines of credit, and project export finance.
- Export marketing: Exim Bank provides advisory services and support to Indian exporters in identifying new markets and expanding their international trade.{{Cite web |title=Export Advisory Service – Services – Exim Bank |url=https://www.eximbankindia.in/export-advisory-services |access-date=29 March 2023 |website=www.eximbankindia.in |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329171219/https://www.eximbankindia.in/export-advisory-services |url-status=live }}
- Export credit insurance: Exim Bank provides export credit insurance to Indian exporters to protect them against the risks of non-payment by overseas buyers.
- Research and development: Exim Bank conducts research and analysis on international trade and finance and provides information and intelligence to Indian businesses and policymakers.{{Cite web |title=Export and Import {{!}} Data analysis in research |url=https://www.eximbankindia.in/research-analysis |access-date=29 March 2023 |website=www.eximbankindia.in |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329170953/https://www.eximbankindia.in/research-analysis |url-status=live }}
- Collaboration: Exim Bank collaborates with other institutions, both in India and overseas, to promote and facilitate India's international trade and investment.
- Policy advocacy: Exim Bank represents the interests of Indian exporters and importers in international forums and advocates policies that promote India's international trade and investment.{{Cite web |title=Marketing Advisory Services {{!}} India's Foreign Trade Policy |url=https://www.eximbankindia.in/marketing-advisory-services |access-date=29 March 2023 |website=www.eximbankindia.in |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329170945/https://www.eximbankindia.in/marketing-advisory-services |url-status=live }}
- Lines of Credit: Exim Bank extends lines of credit to overseas entities, including governments, financial institutions, and commercial banks, to promote India's exports and support the development of infrastructure in recipient countries.
- Project Finance: Exim Bank provides project finance to Indian companies for executing overseas projects, especially in developing countries, to support India's international business interests.{{Cite web |title=Export And Import Finance {{!}} Project Exports India |url=https://www.eximbankindia.in/project-exports |access-date=29 March 2023 |website=www.eximbankindia.in |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329170955/https://www.eximbankindia.in/project-exports |url-status=live }}
- SME Financing: Exim Bank provides financing and advisory services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in India to help them enter the international market and grow their businesses.{{Cite web|url=https://www.eximbankindia.in/Assets/Dynamic/PDF/Publication-Resources/ResearchPapers/OP/20file.pdfr|title=STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT OF MSMEs}}{{Dead link|date=March 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
- Capacity building: Exim Bank conducts training and capacity-building programs for Indian businesses and government officials to enhance their skills and knowledge related to international trade and finance.
- Corporate social responsibility (CSR): Exim Bank has a CSR program that focuses on education, healthcare, environment, and community development. The bank supports various initiatives in India and overseas to promote sustainable development and social welfare.{{Cite web |title=ESG FRAMEWORK |url=https://www.eximbankindia.in/esg-framework-details.aspx |access-date=29 March 2023 |website=www.eximbankindia.in |archive-date=29 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329170950/https://www.eximbankindia.in/esg-framework-details.aspx |url-status=live }}
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