Government extends RoSCTL and RODTEP benefits for textile exporters until September 2026
The Ministry of Textiles has extended the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) Scheme for exports of apparel, garments and made-ups until 30 September 2026, or until approval under the 16th Finance Commission cycle, whichever is earlier. The extension has been notified without any changes to the existing scheme guidelines.
Operational since March 2019, the RoSCTL scheme rebates embedded State and Central taxes and levies not covered by other export support mechanisms. The framework follows the principle of zero-rating exports, enabling remission of unrefunded taxes included within exported products.
The extension continues support for products covered under Chapters 61, 62, and 63 of the ITC (HS) classification, including apparel and home textile categories. In parallel, the Government has also continued the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2026 for textile products not covered under RoSCTL. The combined continuation of the two schemes extends coverage across a broader section of the textile value chain.
Industry bodies noted that the extension maintains continuity for exporters operating in international markets. The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), in Circular 231, stated that the scheme will continue unchanged in its structure, coverage, eligibility norms, and cost norms.
The circular also noted that expenditure under the scheme will be reviewed quarterly by an inter-ministerial committee, while retaining flexibility for future revisions in rates and caps if required.
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