The Ministry of Textiles has extended the Rebate of State and
Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) scheme for exports of ap
parel and made-ups till September 30, 2026.
The extension has been notified without any changes to the
existing guidelines, ensuring continuity for exporters, particularly
in the labour-intensive textile sector.Launched in March 2019, the
RoSCTL scheme aims to refund embedded State and Central taxes
and levies that are not covered under other mechanisms. Based on
the principle of zero-rating of exports, the scheme seeks to
enhance the global competitiveness of India’s apparel and
made-ups exports by ensuring that unrefunded taxes do not add
to export costs.The scheme has been a key support mechanism for
the textile sector, especially for MSME exporters, who form a
significant share of beneficiaries.In parallel, the government has
also continued the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported
Products (RoDTEP) Scheme from April 1, 2026 to September 30,
2026. The scheme covers textile products not included under
RoSCTL, particularly those outside Chapters 61, 62 and 63 of the
ITC (HS) classification.An official statement said that the
combined continuation of both schemes is expected to provide
comprehensive support across the textile value chain.