ESC has over 2500 members from the electronics and computer software/ITeS industry. ESC provides its members a varied set of services, some of which are listed below:
ESC has a membership base of around 2500 electronics and computer software companies from parts of India. The membership is a mixed bag of SME and large corporates.
ESC members caters to the following sectors :
Electronics Hardware:
Computer Software and ITeS :
Joining the Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC) opens the door to a powerful ecosystem of support, visibility, and global opportunity for over 2,500 member companies in the electronics and IT/ITeS sectors. As an ESC member, you gain access to a suite of services designed to amplify your export potential and policy influence.
Strategic Policy Interface
• ESC acts as a vital bridge between the Government and industry, facilitating dialogue on trade and policy issues.
• Members benefit from ESC’s proactive engagement with policymakers to resolve sector-specific challenges and shape export-friendly frameworks.
Global Market Access
• ESC connects Indian companies with international buyers and partners through curated business development initiatives.
• Members receive support in identifying prospective markets and buyers for their products and services.
Promotional Platforms
• Participation in global trade fairs, exhibitions, and buyer–seller meets (both abroad and in India).
• Access to catalogue shows and reverse buyer–seller meets to showcase offerings to targeted audiences.
Government-Assisted Programs
• ESC implements key schemes like the Market Access Initiative (MAI), helping members leverage financial and logistical support for international promotion.
Media Visibility
• Members’ achievements and activities are featured in ESC’s bi-monthly magazine ELSOFTEX, enhancing brand visibility and sectoral recognition.
Trade Intelligence
• Regular updates on global trade enquiries, tender notifications, and business leads from across the world.
Business Facilitation
• ESC issues visa recommendations for overseas business travel, streamlining international engagement.
• Members are also eligible to receive Certificates of Origin, a critical document for export compliance and customs clearance.
Annual membership subscription is charged according to export of Electronics goods or Computer Software or ITeSs made by the firm/company during the year prior to the immediate preceding year as detailed in the following table:
| Export performance (FOB value + Deemed export ) in the preceding financial year | Applicable Annual Renewal Fee (Rs) | GST @ 18% (Rs) | TOTAL ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Export More than or equal to Rs. 1 crore | 29000/- | 5220/- | 34220/- |
| Export More than or equal to 50 lakhs and up to Rs. 1 crore | 21750/- | 3915/- | 25665/- |
| Export More than or equal to 10 lakhs and up to Rs. 50 lakhs | 15500/- | 2790/- | 18290/- |
| Export Up to Rs. 10 lakhs | 10000/- | 1800/- | 11800/- |
| Institute, Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Trade Association | 20000/- | 3600/- | 23600/- |
Market Access Initiative (MAI) Scheme is an Export Promotion Scheme envisaged to act as a catalyst to promote India’s exports on a sustained basis. The scheme is formulated on focus product-focus country approach to evolve specific market and specific product through market studies/survey. Assistance would be provided to Export Promotion Organizations/Trade Promotion Organizations/National Level Institutions/ Research Institutions/Universities/Laboratories, Exporters etc., for enhancement of exports through accessing new markets or through increasing the share in the existing markets. Under the Scheme the level of assistance for each eligible activities has been fixed. Under the scheme, ESC organises trade promotion activities for the benefit of members such as: 1. Participation in approved trade fairs abroad 2. Reverse Buyer Seller Meets Participating members enjoy the benefit of subsidized cost of participation fees in trade fairs abroad.
Eligible companies will get air fare assistance upto Rs 75000 ( Rs 1 lakh for LAC and North America) or the cost of the ticket ( whichever is lower).
Whether you’re an emerging startup, MSME, or an established enterprise, ESC membership offers powerful benefits:
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