Exporters Get Relief as Scheme Continues at Existing Rates
The government has extended the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme by six months, providing relief to exporters facing elevated freight costs and ongoing maritime disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis.According to a notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on March 31, the scheme will now remain in force until September 30, 2026.
No Change in Incentive Structure
The extension comes without any modification to the current benefit framework, ensuring continuity for exporters.- Rates and value caps remain unchanged as of March 31, 2026
- All eligible export products continue to be covered
- Terms and conditions of the scheme remain the same
Eligibility for Current Financial Year Maintained
The DGFT clarified that exports made between April 1 and September 30, 2026, will qualify for benefits under the scheme at the prevailing rates and caps.Support Mechanism for Export Competitiveness
The RoDTEP scheme is designed to refund taxes and duties that are not reimbursed under other mechanisms, helping exporters maintain competitiveness in global markets.The latest extension offers short-term policy certainty at a time when exporters are navigating higher logistics costs and supply chain disruptions.
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