Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) extends RoDTEP scheme till March 2026
- IBEF
- October 1, 2025
The government has extended the fiscal benefits under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme for six months, now valid until March 31, 2026. According to a notification from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), the extension applies to exports from Domestic Tariff Area units, Advance Authorisation holders, Special Economic Zone (SEZ) units, and Export Oriented Units. Launched in 2021, the RoDTEP scheme refunds embedded non-creditable central, state, and local levies paid on inputs, ensuring zero-rating of exports and enhancing their global competitiveness. The Union Budget 2025-26 allocated Rs. 18,232 crore (US$ 2.05 billion) to the scheme, up from Rs. 16,000 crore (US$ 1.80 billion) in FY25.
Merchandise exports in the first five months of FY26 (April-August) grew 2.5% to Rs. 16,34,472 crore (US$ 184 billion), with exports to the United States (US) rising 18% to over Rs. 3,55,320 crore (US$ 40 billion) due to frontloading. President of Federation of Indian Export Organisations, Mr. S. C. Ralhan, highlighted that the extension provides exporters with policy certainty at a critical time and helps sustain export momentum by neutralising the impact of non-creditable taxes. He also noted that the scheme encourages diversification of export destinations and product portfolios, strengthening India’s presence in global markets and supporting exporters in navigating challenging international trade conditions.
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