Government of India had initially set up Export Risks Insurance Corporation (ERIC) in July 1957. It was transformed into Export Credit and Guarantee Corporation Limited (ECGC) in 1964 and to Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India in 1983.
ECGC Ltd., was established in July, 1957 to strengthen the export promotion by covering the risk of exporting on credit.[2] It functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of Commerce, Government of India. It is managed by an Asset Management Company comprising representatives of the Government, Reserve Bank of India, banking, insurance and exporting community.[3]
The name of the company has been changed from Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Limited to ECGC Limited with effect from 8 August 2014 as per the certificate issued by the Deputy Registrar of Companies, Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
ECGC Ltd. is the seventh largest credit insurer of the world in terms of coverage of national exports. The present paid-up capital of the company is ₹3,190 crores and authorised capital is ₹5,000 crores.[4]
Functions
Provides a range of credit risk insurance covers to exporters against loss in export of goods and services as well.
Offers guarantees to banks and financial institutions to enable exporters to obtain better facilities from them.
Provides Overseas Investment Insurance to Indian companies investing in joint ventures abroad in the form of equity or loan and advances.
Facilities provided by ECGC
Offers insurance protection to exporters against payment risks
Provides guidance in export-related activities
Makes available information on different countries with its own credit ratings
Makes it easy to obtain export finance from banks/financial institutions
Assists exporters in recovering bad debt
Provides information on credit-worthiness of overseas buyers
Need for export credit insurance
Payments for exports are open to risks even at the best of times. The risks have assumed large proportions today due to the far-reaching political and economic changes that are sweeping the world. An outbreak of war or civil war may block or delay payment for goods exported. A coup or an insurrection may also bring about the same result. Economic difficulties or balance of payment problems may lead a country to impose restrictions on either import of certain goods or on transfer of payments for goods imported. In addition, the exporters have to face commercial risks of insolvency or protracted the default of buyers. The commercial risks of a foreign buyer going bankrupt or losing his capacity to pay are aggravated due to the political and economic uncertainties. Export credit insurance is designed to protect exporters from the consequences of the payment risks, both political and commercial, and to enable them to expand their overseas business without fear of loss.
Cooperation agreement with MIGA (Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency) an arm of World Bank. MIGA provides:
Political insurance for foreign investment in developing countries.
Technical assistance to improve investment climate.
Dispute mediation service.
It helps the exporter
Under this agreement protection is available against political and economic risks such as transfer restriction, expropriation, war, terrorism and civil disturbances etc...
ECGC Ltd. now offers various products for the exporters and bankers. If readymade products are not suited to an exporter/banker, then ECGC designs tailormade products for them.
References
^"Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India". Ecgc.in. 27 December 2006. Archived from the original on 18 December 2012. Retrieved 22 December 2010.
^"Ecgc of India Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra, India : Indianexporters.com Search in Indian Exporters, Importers, Suppliers, Manufactures". Indianexporters.com. Retrieved 22 December 2010.
^"Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Ltd". Business.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 22 December 2010.
^TEDO. . Tedo.iridiuminteractive.in. Archived from the original on 26 March 2011. Retrieved 22 December 2010.
External links
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Official site
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ECGC Limited Formerly Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Limited is a government owned export credit agency of India It is under the ownership of Ministry of Commerce and Industry Government of India and is headquartered in Mumbai Maharashtra 1 It provides export credit insurance support to Indian exporters and banks Its topmost official is designated as Chairman and Managing Director who is a central government civil servant under ITS cadre ECGC LimitedTypeGovernment of India EnterpriseIndustryInsuranceFounded30 July 1957HeadquartersMumbai Maharashtra IndiaKey peopleM Senthilnathan ITS Chairman amp MD ProductsExport Credit InsuranceOwnerMinistry of Commerce and Industry Government of IndiaWebsiteecgc inGovernment of India had initially set up Export Risks Insurance Corporation ERIC in July 1957 It was transformed into Export Credit and Guarantee Corporation Limited ECGC in 1964 and to Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India in 1983 Contents 1 History 2 Functions 3 Facilities provided by ECGC 4 Need for export credit insurance 5 Notable records 6 References 7 External linksHistory EditECGC Ltd was established in July 1957 to strengthen the export promotion by covering the risk of exporting on credit 2 It functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce amp Industry Department of Commerce Government of India It is managed by an Asset Management Company comprising representatives of the Government Reserve Bank of India banking insurance and exporting community 3 The name of the company has been changed from Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Limited to ECGC Limited with effect from 8 August 2014 as per the certificate issued by the Deputy Registrar of Companies Registrar of Companies Mumbai ECGC Ltd is the seventh largest credit insurer of the world in terms of coverage of national exports The present paid up capital of the company is 3 190 crores and authorised capital is 5 000 crores 4 Functions EditProvides a range of credit risk insurance covers to exporters against loss in export of goods and services as well Offers guarantees to banks and financial institutions to enable exporters to obtain better facilities from them Provides Overseas Investment Insurance to Indian companies investing in joint ventures abroad in the form of equity or loan and advances Facilities provided by ECGC EditOffers insurance protection to exporters against payment risks Provides guidance in export related activities Makes available information on different countries with its own credit ratings Makes it easy to obtain export finance from banks financial institutions Assists exporters in recovering bad debt Provides information on credit worthiness of overseas buyersNeed for export credit insurance EditPayments for exports are open to risks even at the best of times The risks have assumed large proportions today due to the far reaching political and economic changes that are sweeping the world An outbreak of war or civil war may block or delay payment for goods exported A coup or an insurrection may also bring about the same result Economic difficulties or balance of payment problems may lead a country to impose restrictions on either import of certain goods or on transfer of payments for goods imported In addition the exporters have to face commercial risks of insolvency or protracted the default of buyers The commercial risks of a foreign buyer going bankrupt or losing his capacity to pay are aggravated due to the political and economic uncertainties Export credit insurance is designed to protect exporters from the consequences of the payment risks both political and commercial and to enable them to expand their overseas business without fear of loss Cooperation agreement with MIGA Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency an arm of World Bank MIGA provides Political insurance for foreign investment in developing countries Technical assistance to improve investment climate Dispute mediation service It helps the exporterUnder this agreement protection is available against political and economic risks such as transfer restriction expropriation war terrorism and civil disturbances etc Notable records EditLargest Policy short term 450 Crore Largest database on buyers 8 Lakh Largest credit limit 80 Crore Largest claim paid 540 Crore Quickest claim paid 2 days Highest compensation 788 Crore to Iraq citation needed ECGC Ltd now offers various products for the exporters and bankers If readymade products are not suited to an exporter banker then ECGC designs tailormade products for them References Edit Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Ecgc in 27 December 2006 Archived from the original on 18 December 2012 Retrieved 22 December 2010 Ecgc of India Ltd Mumbai Maharashtra India Indianexporters com Search in Indian Exporters Importers Suppliers Manufactures Indianexporters com Retrieved 22 December 2010 Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Ltd Business mapsofindia com Retrieved 22 December 2010 TEDO Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Limited ECGC TEDO Tedo iridiuminteractive in Archived from the original on 26 March 2011 Retrieved 22 December 2010 External links EditInsurance Regulatory and Development Authority Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Official site ECGC Network of Branches Indian Insurance ECGC India online forum 1 ECGC Forum on FB 2 ECGC Group on FB 3 Unofficial website of ECGC on Facebook Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India amp oldid 1136661515, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
