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India Extends Apparel Export Tax Rebate Scheme to Boost Global Competitiveness
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CNBC TV18•30-09-2026, 22:18
India Extends Apparel Export Tax Rebate Scheme to Boost Global Competitiveness
- •The Ministry of Textiles has extended the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) scheme for apparel, garments, and made-ups exports by three months, until December 31, 2026.
- •The RoSCTL scheme, which was set to expire on September 30, will continue from October 1 at existing rates and under current guidelines.
- •Introduced in March 2019, RoSCTL reimburses eligible state and central taxes embedded in exported products, ensuring domestic taxes do not increase the cost of Indian exports.
- •The extension aims to provide policy continuity and greater predictability for exporters, supporting the competitiveness of India's labor-intensive apparel and made-ups sector.
- •Over 15,400 exporters, predominantly micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), benefited from the scheme in FY26 across more than 444 districts.
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The Ministry of Textiles has extended the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) scheme for apparel, garments, and made-ups by three months until December 31, 2026.
The RoSCTL scheme was originally introduced in March 2019 to reimburse eligible state and central taxes and levies embedded in exported products that are not refunded through other mechanisms.
According to the Ministry of Textiles, more than 15,400 exporters across over 444 districts benefited from the scheme in FY26, with the majority being micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
