EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEE CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED 
WELCOME 
TO A PRESENTATION ON 
CREDIT RISK IN EXPORTS 
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AND 
ROLE OF ECGC 
BY SMT.ARPITA SEN 
SENIOR MANAGER 
Agartala 
15.7.2010
EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEE CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED 
ECGC Mission 
To support the Indian export 
industry by providing cost effective 
insurance and trade related 
services to meet the needs of the 
Indian exporters 
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EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEE CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED 
OBJECTIVE of ECGC 
To PROMOTE EXPORTS Mainly by 
• Protecting Exporters against 
COMMERCIAL & POLITICAL RISKS In 
realising export proceeds 
• Protecting Banks against RISK OF 
DEFAULT IN EXPORT CREDIT 
• Protecting Investors against POLITICAL 
RISKS in Shareholders’ equity and loan In 
overseas investments 
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EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEE CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED 
ECGC Fact sheet 
• Established in 1957 
• Fully owned by GOI 
• Under administrative control of MOCI 
• Capital Base 
• Highest ICRA rating of IAAA 
• 5 Regional Offices and 51 Branch Offices 
• All Branches ISO 9001:2000 certified 
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EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEE CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED 
Key Financial Indicators of ECGC 
Particulars 2007-08 
(Audited) 
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Figures in Rupees crores 
2008-09 
(Audited) 
2009-10 
(Audited) 
Premium 
Income 
668.36 744.68 812.99 
Claims Paid 420.01 451.41 641.72 
Recoveries 
Made 
161.50 208.58 133.31
EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEE CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED 
What is Credit Risk 
• Definition: The potential that a debtor will fail to 
meet its payment obligations in accordance with 
agreed terms. 
• Export credit risk: 
a) Buyer related problems 
b) Country related 
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EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEE CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED 
RISK MANAGEMENT IN EXPORTS 
Goods Receivables 
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PAYMENT RISK 
Exchange 
Risk 
Loss or 
Damage 
Marine 
Insurance 
Hedging by 
Authorized 
Dealers 
CREDIT 
INSURANCE
EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEE CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED 
Payment Risks 
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COMMERCIAL RISK 
LC 
Payment Risks 
POLITICAL RISK 
COUNTRY 
BUYER BANK 
LC / NON – LC
EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEE CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED 
Risks covered -Political 
War, Civil 
war, Internal 
disturbances 
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exchange 
transfer 
blockages 
/delay 
New import 
restrictions, 
cancellation of 
import licence, 
etc. 
Diversion of 
voyage due 
to war
EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEE CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED 
Risks covered- Commercial 
Insolvency of 
buyer/bank 
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Non 
acceptance 
of exported 
shipment 
Default of 
buyer/bank
EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEE CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED 
Risks NOT considered Credit risk 
• Non fulfillment of contractual obligations by exporter 
including quality dispute. 
• Default or insolvency or any omission /commission of any 
agent of exporter/ buyer 
• Failure of buyer to obtain necessary approvals for 
imports 
• Causes inherent in nature of goods 
• Exchange fluctuation risks 
• Physical loss/damage to goods 
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EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEE CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED 
Principles of Credit Insurance 
• Good Faith 
• Co-insurance 
• Spread of risks 
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EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEE CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED 
Buyer & Country Underwriting 
• The 2 pillars of Export Credit Insurance : 
and 
Buyer 
Underwriting 
that assesses 
buyer risks 
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Country 
Underwriting 
that assesses 
country risks
EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEE CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED 
Products offered to Exporters 
Declaration Based Policies 
Whole Turnover 
1) Standard Policy 
2) Small Exporters Policy 
3) Export Turnover Policy 
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Specific transaction 
1) Specific Shipment Policy 
2) Specific Buyer Policy 
3) Transfer Guarantee (for Banks)
EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEE CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED 
Products offered to Exporters 
Exposure Based Policies 
1) Single Buyer Exposure Policy 
2) Multi buyer Exposure Policy 
3) SME Policy 
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EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEE CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED 
Products offered to Exporters 
Consignment Based Policies 
1) Consignment Export Policy 
2) Global Entity Policy 
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EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEE CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED 
Products offered to Exporters 
Covers for IT/ITES industry 
1) Software project exports policy 
2) IT enabled (single customer) policy 
3) IT enabled (multi customer) policy 
Customised (Tailor Made) Policies 
1) Customer Specific Policy 
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EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEE CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED 
Premium Structure Basis 
• Country Grouping - 7 fold (237 countries) 
( A1, A2, B1, B2,….. D)- Higher the 
country group, lower the premum rates 
• Terms of Payment- More superior the 
payment terms, lower the premium rate 
• Specific approval required for Restricted 
Cover countries ( 33 countries ) 
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EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEE CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED 
Shipments (Comprehensive Risks) Policy 
• Whole Turnover principle 
• Selective options for exclusion- 
LC/ Associates/ Consignments 
• 90% cover 
• Minimum premium of Rs.10,000/- 
• Policy Period - 2 years 
• Buyer wise Credit limit 
• Discretionary limit 
• Monthly declarations No Claim Bonus – 
yearly 5%; max 50% 
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EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEE CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED 
Small Exporters Policy 
• Export turnover not exceeding Rs.50 Lakhs 
p.a. 
• Minimum Premium Rs.2000/- 
• Policy Period - one year 
• Higher percentage of cover- 
Commercial risks 95%; Political risks 
100% 
• No Claim bonus 
• Quarterly Declarations 
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EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEE CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED 
Specific Shipment Policy (SSP) 
• Covering one shipment or One contract 
• Processing fee of Rs.1000/- 
• 80% cover 
• Premium higher than standard premium rates 
• Upfront premium before issue of Policy 
• Commercial / Political risks and L/C 
comprehensive risks covered 
• Submission of Shipment Statement and 
realisation report 
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EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEE CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED 
SME POLICY 
• For exporters with Export Turnover not 
exceeding Rs10 Lakhs and registered under 
MSME Act, 2006 
• Cover available upto Rs10 lakhs. 
• Annual premium Rs 5,000 and processing 
fee of Rs1,000 
• 90% cover 
• Maximum claim payable is Rs3 lakhs on any 
buyer 
• No requirement of monthly declaration of 
shipments 
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EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEE CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED 
Export Credit Insurance Covers to Banks 
• Covers for working capital granted by 
commercial banks to Exporters at Pre shipment 
and Post shipment stages 
• Covers against non-fund based facilities for 
exports. 
• Covers available on exporter wise, bank branch 
wise and bank wise 
• Losses due to protracted default / Insolvency of 
exporters covered 
• Cover varies from 60% to 90% depending on the 
type of cover 
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EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEE CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED 
In the Service of Exporters and 
Banks since 1957 
Thank You 
Please visit us at: www.ecgc.in 
: kolkata@ecgc.in;ero@ecgc.in 
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ECGC

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    EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEECORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED WELCOME TO A PRESENTATION ON CREDIT RISK IN EXPORTS You foYcouus f ocnu esx opno retsx.p Worets c. oWve rc tohvee r tthhee r risiskkss.. AND ROLE OF ECGC BY SMT.ARPITA SEN SENIOR MANAGER Agartala 15.7.2010
  • 2.
    EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEECORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED ECGC Mission To support the Indian export industry by providing cost effective insurance and trade related services to meet the needs of the Indian exporters You foYcouus f ocnu esx opno retsx.p Worets c. oWve rc tohvee r tthhee r risiskkss..
  • 3.
    EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEECORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED OBJECTIVE of ECGC To PROMOTE EXPORTS Mainly by • Protecting Exporters against COMMERCIAL & POLITICAL RISKS In realising export proceeds • Protecting Banks against RISK OF DEFAULT IN EXPORT CREDIT • Protecting Investors against POLITICAL RISKS in Shareholders’ equity and loan In overseas investments You foYcouus f ocnu esx opno retsx.p Worets c. oWve rc tohvee r tthhee r risiskkss..
  • 4.
    EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEECORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED ECGC Fact sheet • Established in 1957 • Fully owned by GOI • Under administrative control of MOCI • Capital Base • Highest ICRA rating of IAAA • 5 Regional Offices and 51 Branch Offices • All Branches ISO 9001:2000 certified You foYcouus f ocnu esx opno retsx.p Worets c. oWve rc tohvee r tthhee r risiskkss..
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    EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEECORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED Key Financial Indicators of ECGC Particulars 2007-08 (Audited) You foYcouus f ocnu esx opno retsx.p Worets c. oWve rc tohvee r tthhee r risiskkss.. Figures in Rupees crores 2008-09 (Audited) 2009-10 (Audited) Premium Income 668.36 744.68 812.99 Claims Paid 420.01 451.41 641.72 Recoveries Made 161.50 208.58 133.31
  • 6.
    EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEECORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED What is Credit Risk • Definition: The potential that a debtor will fail to meet its payment obligations in accordance with agreed terms. • Export credit risk: a) Buyer related problems b) Country related You foYcouus f ocnu esx opno retsx.p Worets c. oWve rc tohvee r tthhee r risiskkss..
  • 7.
    EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEECORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED RISK MANAGEMENT IN EXPORTS Goods Receivables You foYcouus f ocnu esx opno retsx.p Worets c. oWve rc tohvee r tthhee r risiskkss.. PAYMENT RISK Exchange Risk Loss or Damage Marine Insurance Hedging by Authorized Dealers CREDIT INSURANCE
  • 8.
    EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEECORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED Payment Risks You foYcouus f ocnu esx opno retsx.p Worets c. oWve rc tohvee r tthhee r risiskkss.. COMMERCIAL RISK LC Payment Risks POLITICAL RISK COUNTRY BUYER BANK LC / NON – LC
  • 9.
    EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEECORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED Risks covered -Political War, Civil war, Internal disturbances You foYcouus f ocnu esx opno retsx.p Worets c. oWve rc tohvee r tthhee r risiskkss.. exchange transfer blockages /delay New import restrictions, cancellation of import licence, etc. Diversion of voyage due to war
  • 10.
    EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEECORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED Risks covered- Commercial Insolvency of buyer/bank You foYcouus f ocnu esx opno retsx.p Worets c. oWve rc tohvee r tthhee r risiskkss.. Non acceptance of exported shipment Default of buyer/bank
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    EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEECORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED Risks NOT considered Credit risk • Non fulfillment of contractual obligations by exporter including quality dispute. • Default or insolvency or any omission /commission of any agent of exporter/ buyer • Failure of buyer to obtain necessary approvals for imports • Causes inherent in nature of goods • Exchange fluctuation risks • Physical loss/damage to goods You foYcouus f ocnu esx opno retsx.p Worets c. oWve rc tohvee r tthhee r risiskkss..
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    EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEECORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED Principles of Credit Insurance • Good Faith • Co-insurance • Spread of risks You foYcouus f ocnu esx opno retsx.p Worets c. oWve rc tohvee r tthhee r risiskkss..
  • 13.
    EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEECORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED Buyer & Country Underwriting • The 2 pillars of Export Credit Insurance : and Buyer Underwriting that assesses buyer risks You foYcouus f ocnu esx opno retsx.p Worets c. oWve rc tohvee r tthhee r risiskkss.. Country Underwriting that assesses country risks
  • 14.
    EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEECORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED Products offered to Exporters Declaration Based Policies Whole Turnover 1) Standard Policy 2) Small Exporters Policy 3) Export Turnover Policy You foYcouus f ocnu esx opno retsx.p Worets c. oWve rc tohvee r tthhee r risiskkss.. Specific transaction 1) Specific Shipment Policy 2) Specific Buyer Policy 3) Transfer Guarantee (for Banks)
  • 15.
    EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEECORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED Products offered to Exporters Exposure Based Policies 1) Single Buyer Exposure Policy 2) Multi buyer Exposure Policy 3) SME Policy You foYcouus f ocnu esx opno retsx.p Worets c. oWve rc tohvee r tthhee r risiskkss..
  • 16.
    EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEECORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED Products offered to Exporters Consignment Based Policies 1) Consignment Export Policy 2) Global Entity Policy You foYcouus f ocnu esx opno retsx.p Worets c. oWve rc tohvee r tthhee r risiskkss..
  • 17.
    EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEECORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED Products offered to Exporters Covers for IT/ITES industry 1) Software project exports policy 2) IT enabled (single customer) policy 3) IT enabled (multi customer) policy Customised (Tailor Made) Policies 1) Customer Specific Policy You foYcouus f ocnu esx opno retsx.p Worets c. oWve rc tohvee r tthhee r risiskkss..
  • 18.
    EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEECORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED Premium Structure Basis • Country Grouping - 7 fold (237 countries) ( A1, A2, B1, B2,….. D)- Higher the country group, lower the premum rates • Terms of Payment- More superior the payment terms, lower the premium rate • Specific approval required for Restricted Cover countries ( 33 countries ) You foYcouus f ocnu esx opno retsx.p Worets c. oWve rc tohvee r tthhee r risiskkss..
  • 19.
    EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEECORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED Shipments (Comprehensive Risks) Policy • Whole Turnover principle • Selective options for exclusion- LC/ Associates/ Consignments • 90% cover • Minimum premium of Rs.10,000/- • Policy Period - 2 years • Buyer wise Credit limit • Discretionary limit • Monthly declarations No Claim Bonus – yearly 5%; max 50% You foYcouus f ocnu esx opno retsx.p Worets c. oWve rc tohvee r tthhee r risiskkss..
  • 20.
    EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEECORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED Small Exporters Policy • Export turnover not exceeding Rs.50 Lakhs p.a. • Minimum Premium Rs.2000/- • Policy Period - one year • Higher percentage of cover- Commercial risks 95%; Political risks 100% • No Claim bonus • Quarterly Declarations You foYcouus f ocnu esx opno retsx.p Worets c. oWve rc tohvee r tthhee r risiskkss..
  • 21.
    EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEECORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED Specific Shipment Policy (SSP) • Covering one shipment or One contract • Processing fee of Rs.1000/- • 80% cover • Premium higher than standard premium rates • Upfront premium before issue of Policy • Commercial / Political risks and L/C comprehensive risks covered • Submission of Shipment Statement and realisation report You foYcouus f ocnu esx opno retsx.p Worets c. oWve rc tohvee r tthhee r risiskkss..
  • 22.
    EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEECORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED SME POLICY • For exporters with Export Turnover not exceeding Rs10 Lakhs and registered under MSME Act, 2006 • Cover available upto Rs10 lakhs. • Annual premium Rs 5,000 and processing fee of Rs1,000 • 90% cover • Maximum claim payable is Rs3 lakhs on any buyer • No requirement of monthly declaration of shipments You foYcouus f ocnu esx opno retsx.p Worets c. oWve rc tohvee r tthhee r risiskkss..
  • 23.
    EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEECORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED Export Credit Insurance Covers to Banks • Covers for working capital granted by commercial banks to Exporters at Pre shipment and Post shipment stages • Covers against non-fund based facilities for exports. • Covers available on exporter wise, bank branch wise and bank wise • Losses due to protracted default / Insolvency of exporters covered • Cover varies from 60% to 90% depending on the type of cover You foYcouus f ocnu esx opno retsx.p Worets c. oWve rc tohvee r tthhee r risiskkss..
  • 24.
    EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEECORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED In the Service of Exporters and Banks since 1957 Thank You Please visit us at: www.ecgc.in : kolkata@ecgc.in;ero@ecgc.in You foYcouus f ocnu esx opno retsx.p Worets c. oWve rc tohvee r tthhee r risiskkss..