DGFT scheme
ActiveTransport and Marketing Assistance for Specified Agriculture Products
TMA reimburses freight and marketing costs for export of specified agriculture products (perishables, processed foods, basmati, etc.) to specified destinations.
Scheme snapshot
CodeTMA
AuthorityDepartment of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
RateSea: up to 50 percent; Air: up to 25 percent of freight cost, subject to ceiling per kg
WindowQuarterly application via DGFT regional offices
Processing60 to 120 days
Last amendedExtended with revised product and destination lists for FY 2024-26
Annual outlayRs 1,200 crore (FY 2024-25 outlay)
Who is eligible
- Agri and processed foods
Prerequisites
- 01APEDA RCMC
- 02Eligible product list match
- 03Shipping bill linked to qualifying destination
Common rejection reasons
- ×Freight invoice in name of consignee not exporter.
- ×Application beyond quarterly cut-off date.
- ×Destination country not in notified list for the quarter.
How to apply
The application route differs by scheme. For TMA, the working sequence is below.
1
Confirm APEDA RCMC and product is in the eligible TMA list.
2
Confirm destination country is in the notified TMA destination list for the quarter.
3
File quarterly TMA application via DGFT regional office with shipping bills and freight invoices.
4
Reconciliation 60 to 120 days post submission.
See if you qualify
Run a free audit specific to TMA.
Upload your last quarter of shipping bills. We compute your specific TMA entitlement and surface the gaps in your current filings.
Audit my last quarter