Ministry of Textiles has extended the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies scheme.

Ministry of Textiles has extended the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies scheme.

• The extension applies to apparel and made-ups exports.
• It will remain in force until September 30, 2026 or until approval of the Scheme for the 16th Finance Commission cycle, whichever is earlier.
• The extension does not change existing guidelines.
• The RoSCTL scheme was launched in March 2019. It refunds embedded state taxes on exports.
• It also covers certain central levies not refunded elsewhere.
• The scheme follows a zero-rating principle. This ensures exports are free from hidden taxes.
• It helps improve global competitiveness of Indian textile exports.
• MSMEs are major beneficiaries of the scheme. The government has also extended the RoDTEP scheme.
• This extension starts from April 1, 2026. It will continue until September 30, 2026.
• Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme covers textile products outside RoSCTL. Both schemes together support the textile sector.
• They provide coverage across the value chain. They aim to boost export competitiveness.

Topic: Indian Polity