RoDTEP Scheme Extended Till Sept 30, Rates & Caps Remain Unchanged [Read Notification]

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has issued Notification No. 74/2025-26 dated March 31, 2026, announcing the continuation of the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme till September 30, 2026.

The extension ensures that exporters will continue to receive benefits under the scheme for another six months without any change in existing rates and value caps.

Key highlights

• RoDTEP Scheme extended from April 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026
• Rates and value caps remain unchanged as applicable on March 31, 2026
• Applies to all eligible export products
• Existing terms and conditions of the scheme continue without modification

This means exporters will keep receiving the same level of incentives for taxes and duties that are not refunded under other mechanisms.

What is RoDTEP and why it matters

RoDTEP stands for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products. It helps exporters get back certain taxes and costs that are not refunded under other schemes. These include things like electricity duty, fuel taxes, and local levies.

This support is important because it makes Indian goods more competitive in global markets. When exporters get some money back, they can price their products better and compete with other countries.

Background and recent context

The RoDTEP Scheme was introduced in January 2021, replacing the earlier MEIS scheme, which was stopped after issues at the World Trade Organization. Since then, the government has been extending the scheme in phases instead of announcing it for a long period at once.

Exporters were waiting for clarity on whether the scheme would continue after March 2026. This notification removes that uncertainty for the first half of the new financial year.

What this means for industry

• Exporters get certainty and continuity
• Helps with cash flow and planning
• Supports sectors like textiles, chemicals, engineering goods, and agriculture
• Keeps Indian exports competitive globally

Some exporters may still expect higher rates in the future, especially as input costs have increased.

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