The Export-Import Bank of India (ExIm Bank) is a specialised 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.[5][6]
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.[5][7]
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.[5][8]
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.[5][9]
1983: The first overseas representative office of Exim Bank was established in London, England.[10]
1985: Exim Bank started providing Lines of Credit to overseas governments, enabling them to import goods and services from India on favorable credit terms.[11]
1992: Exim Bank launched the Buyer's credit program, which provides competitive financing to overseas buyers of Indian goods and services.[13]
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.[14]
1999: Exim Bank established the India Development Fund to provide equity and quasi-equity support to Indian companies investing overseas.[15]
2003: Exim Bank launched the Rural Initiative for Supporting Entrepreneurship (RISE) program to support rural entrepreneurs in India.[16]
2007: Exim Bank launched the India-Africa Trade and Investment Promotion Program to promote trade and investment between India and Africa.[14]
2011: Exim Bank launched the Project Development and Monitoring Facility to provide advisory services to Indian companies investing overseas.[17]
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.[18][19][20]
2020: Exim Bank launched the Global Network Program to expand its overseas footprint and provide enhanced support to Indian businesses operating overseas.[21]
2024: Exim Bank opened a representative office in Nairobi, Kenya.[22]
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.[5]
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.
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.
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.[25]
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.[26]
In March 2019, the bank provided a credit of 800 million dollars to finance projects in the Republic of Maldives.[28]
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.[29]
In October 2019, the bank provided a credit of 30 million dollars to the Republic of Sierra Leone.[30][31]
In November 2019, the bank provided a credit of 30 million dollars for a project to improve the fresh water infrastructure in Ghana[32][33]
In January 2020, the bank provided a credit of 75 million dollars to finance a project in the field of solar energy in Cuba.[34]
Key people
Key people associated with the Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) and their roles:[35]
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:[36][37]
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).[22]
Subsidiaries
The Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has two subsidiaries.[7]
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.[10][2][3]
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.[15]
Export marketing: Exim Bank provides advisory services and support to Indian exporters in identifying new markets and expanding their international trade.[38]
Export credit insurance: Exim Bank provides export credit insurance to Indian exporters to protect them against the risks of non-payment by overseas buyers.[13]
Research and development: Exim Bank conducts research and analysis on international trade and finance and provides information and intelligence to Indian businesses and policymakers.[39]
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.[40]
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.[11]
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.[41]
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.[12][42]
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.[43]
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