The Government has prolonged the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) incentive scheme for exporters till March 31, 2026. Exporters have welcomed the move, saying it removes substantial uncertainty and likewise comes at a time when Indian exports are dealing with vital headwinds.
Started in 2021, the RoDTEP scheme gives refunds to exporters for any embedded duties, taxes, and levies incurred by them that aren’t already refunded beneath different schemes.
The scheme had earlier been obtainable till February 5 this 12 months. In May, following vital lobbying by exporters, the authorities restored the RoDTEP scheme for exporters finished by Advance Authorization (AA) holders, Export-Oriented Units (EOUs), and models in Special Economic Zones (SEZs).
“The RoDTEP Scheme shall remain in force and be applicable to exports made from Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) units, Advance Authorisation (AA) holders, Special Economic Zone (SEZ) units, and Export Oriented Units (EOUs) up to 31.03.2026,” the Directorate General of Foreign Trade mentioned in its notification on Tuesday (September 30, 2025).
However, the DGFT additionally added that the scheme would function inside the present budgetary allocations.
“The timely extension of RoDTEP has removed the uncertainty that was weighing on the exporting community,” S.C. Ralhan, President of the Federation of Indian Export Organisations mentioned.
“This step comes at a critical juncture when exporters are navigating global headwinds, and it provides the much-needed policy continuity to plan exports with greater confidence,” he added.
