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Published on: Aug 14, 2026

Project Exports Promotion Council of India (PEPC)

To promote the export of projects from India, the Ministry of Commerce; the Government of India established the Project Exports Promotion Council of India (PEPC). The Council, which is headquartered at New Delhi undertakes the export

promotion initiatives and provides mandatory technical information, guidance and support to Indian Civil and Engineering construction including the process engineering contractors and consultants. By promoting technology transfer principally in sophisticated technology fields the council will encourage Indian firms to jointly bid for mega projects. The current article provides a brief understanding of Project Exports Promotion Council of India (PEPC) Know more about the Shellac Export Promotion Council

PEPC Services

Project Exports Promotion Council of India provides support to Indian Civil and Engineering (EPC) construction including process engineering contractors and consultants to set up overseas projects in any of the following modules of engineering service:

Civil Construction (Structures/Infrastructure)Turnkey
Process and Engineering Consultancy Services
Project Construction Items (Excluding Steel and Cement)

Products Covered under PEPC

The products covered under the Project Exports Promotion Council of India (PEPC) are explained in detail below:

Construction engineering products
Construction equipment and accessories
Builders' Hardware (Doors & Windows)
Sanitary and allied products
Electrical, Electro-mechanical and building automation systems
Building components construction material (marble, granite, tiles)
Glass and Glazing systems and Architectural products
Wood/Timber products
Engineering plastic-based systems
Construction Equipment and Accessories

PEPC Membership Benefits

The registered trader of PEPC can get the following benefits offered by the council.

The PEPC regularly collects, collates and disseminates technical and other information pertaining to overseas markets and new project possibilities worldwide to member companies through a monthly magazine: GPO (Global Project Opportunities)
The PEPC provides joint ventures, technical collaborations and strategic alliances to its members
The council is disseminating market information, trends and policy implications
The PEPC is publishing information on technical, commercial and technological developments pertaining to project exports sectors
PEPC member can participate in major international fairs and specialized trade shows across the globe, the council also organizing buyer-seller meets in India and abroad besides B2B meets in focus countries
The Project EPC is offering technical, marketing and export assistance to Indian exporters
The council conducts fairs, seminars, and lectures for exchange of information, knowledge, ideas, and strategies
The council is serving as a focal point between the industry members and government while focusing on the overall growth and development of the Indian project exports
As mentioned above, the PEPC is coordinating the promotion of technical and economic cooperation between Indian project exporters and foreign companies
The council has formed the Screening Committee to permit capable companies to undertake projects overseas.

PEPC Membership Registration

The applicants who wish to become a member of PEPC have to follow the guidelines explained here:

Membership Categories

The eligibility criteria for PEPC Membership are listed as follows:

Merchant Exporter
Manufacturer Exporter
Project exporters
Civil and Engineering construction
Process and engineering consultancy services
Project construction items (Construction Engineering Products/Construction Equipments & Accessories/Other Project Goods excluding steel and cement)

Documents Required

The following documents are required for PEPC Membership Registration:

For Merchant Exporter

A self-certified copy of the Import-Export Code number issued by the licensing authority concerned
Self Certified copy of annual turnover during the foregoing year
Documents in support of the mainline i.e., Articles of Association etc.
Solvency Certificate from the banker
Particulars of PEPC members proposing and seconding membership of the company duly signed and stamped

For Manufacturing Exporter

If the application is for registration as a Manufacturer, the applicant should also submit the following documents:

A certified true copy of the registration as Manufacturer granted by the State Directorate of Industries with whom the applicant is registered as an SSI unit
In case an applicant is a Non-SSI unit, a certified true copy of the product code or factory code allotment letter was issued by the DGTD/SIA, New Delhi.
A certificate from the Excise department indicating the production figures and excise duty paid documents may be acceptable to the PEPC for membership registration.

Membership Fee Details

The requisite fee for the PEPC Membership Registration is tabulated here:

Membership fee	Construction / Turnkey Engineering Projects	Consultancy and Engineering services	Project Construction Items
The annual turnover for the preceding financial year	Amount	The annual turnover for the preceding financial year	Amount	The annual turnover for the preceding financial year	Amount
Up to Rs.25 crores	Rs.50,000	Up to Rs.5 crores	Rs.20,000	Up to Rs.50 Lakhs	Rs.7,500
Above Rs.25 crores	Rs.75,000	Up to Rs.10 crores	Rs.30,000	Up to Rs.1 Crore	Rs.10,000
Above Rs.250 crores	Rs.1,00,000	Up to Rs.25 crores	Rs.50,000	Above Rs.1 crore	Rs.15,000
Above Rs.500 crores	Rs.1,25,000	Above Rs.25 crores	Rs.75,000	Above Rs.10 crore	Rs.25,000
		Above Rs.250 crores	Rs.1,00,000	Above Rs.20 crore	Rs.30,000
		Above Rs.500 crores	Rs.1,25,000	Above Rs.25 crore	Rs.35,000
Admission fee (one time) (For New Members)	Equivalent to one year’s membership fee as applicable	Equivalent to one year’s membership fee as applicable	Rs.5,000
Web Promotion Charges	Rs.5,000	Rs.3,000	Rs.1,000
GST	As applicable

Note: Annual subscription fee applicable from Financial Year (April to March) based on the annual turnover of the company for the preceding financial year

Application Procedure for RCMC of PROJECT EPC

To become a member and procure RCMC of PROJECT EPC, the applicant must furnish the Membership Application Form duly completed. The application form is enclosed here for reference:

Fee Payment

The membership registration payment should be made in a Demand Draft Cheque in favor of PROJECT EPC. The particulars of the bank details are as under:

Name of the Council	PROJECT EXPORTS PROMOTION COUNCIL OF INDIA
Name & address of the Bank	IDBI Bank Ltd., Surya Kiran Building 19, K.G. Marg, New Delhi-110001
Bank Account number	S/B A/c. No.0132013027100
IFSC Code	IBKL0000011
MICR Code	110259001
Permanent Account Number (PAN)	AAATP8323M
GST Number	07AAATP8323M1Z7

The completed PEPC membership application form, the supporting documents, and the requisite fee need to be sent to the regional office of the Project Exports Promotion Council of India for verification.

Get RCMC

RCMC will be issued from the Regional Office of Project Exports Promotion Council Of India in New Delhi. Note: Clearance for the approved list will be given per the PEPC Screening Committee Guidelines after submitting the Screening Committee Application. The Screening Committee is a statutory committee set up by the Government to appraise and approve the project exporters regarding the technical, financial, or managerial competence against pre-set norms to permit capable companies to undertake projects overseas.

DGFT Registration cum Membership Certificate (RCMC)

Earlier, an exporter desiring to obtain an RCMC had to file an application in Form ANF 2C with the Tea Board and declare his mainstream business in the application. The procedure was outlined above for reference. The

Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued a Trade Notice No.35/2021-2022 for Mandatory Electronic filing of Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC) or Registration Certificate (RC) through DGFT Common Digital Platform with effect from 01.04.2022. With this Trade Notice, DGFT informed that a new Common Digital Platform (DGFT e-RCMC module) for Issuance of RCMC had been developed, which would be single-point access for all exporters & importers. This Common Digital Platform is designed to provide an electronic, contactless single window for the RCMC/RC-related processes, including Applications for Fresh/ Amendment/ Renewal of RCMC/ RC. The Common Digital Platform for Electronic filing of RCMC shall be available at . Click here to learn more about the DGFT Registration cum Membership Certificate (RCMC) – Online Procedure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEPC.

The Project Exports Promotion Council of India (PEPC) is an organization established by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, to promote the export of projects from India. It undertakes export promotion initiatives and provides technical information, guidance, and support to Indian civil and engineering construction companies, including process engineering contractors and consultants.

PEPC provides support to Indian civil and engineering (EPC) construction companies, including process engineering contractors and consultants, to set up overseas projects in various modules such as civil construction, turnkey process and engineering consultancy services, and project construction items (excluding steel and cement).

The products covered under PEPC include construction engineering products, construction equipment and accessories, builders' hardware (doors & windows), sanitary and allied products, electrical, electro-mechanical and building automation systems, building components and construction materials (marble, granite, tiles), glass and glazing systems, architectural products, and wood/timber products.

PEPC members can avail benefits such as access to technical and market information, assistance in joint ventures and collaborations, participation in international trade fairs and buyer-seller meets, technical and marketing support, seminars and knowledge-sharing platforms, and coordination with the government for overall growth and development of Indian project exports.

To become a PEPC member, applicants need to submit a membership application form along with supporting documents such as Import-Export Code number, registration certificates, and financial documents. The membership fee varies based on the applicant's annual turnover and the category (merchant exporter, manufacturer exporter, or project exporter).

To obtain an RCMC (Registration cum Membership Certificate) from PEPC, applicants need to submit a completed membership application form, supporting documents, and the requisite fee to the regional office of PEPC in New Delhi. The application will be verified, and the RCMC will be issued after approval by the PEPC Screening Committee.

The Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has introduced a Common Digital Platform (DGFT e-RCMC module) for the electronic filing and issuance of RCMC or Registration Certificate (RC). This platform provides a single window for exporters and importers to apply for fresh, amendment, or renewal of RCMC/RC.

For merchant exporters, the documents required for PEPC membership registration include a self-certified copy of the Import-Export Code number, annual turnover documents, Articles of Association or similar documents, a solvency certificate from the banker, and particulars of PEPC members proposing and seconding the membership.

The admission fee (one-time) for new PEPC members is equivalent to one year's membership fee as applicable based on the annual turnover of the company for the preceding financial year.

The PEPC Screening Committee is a statutory committee set up by the Government to appraise and approve the project exporters regarding their technical, financial, or managerial competence against pre-set norms. The committee permits capable companies to undertake projects overseas after submitting the Screening Committee Application.