Government Extends RoSCTL Scheme for Apparel and Made-Ups Exports Until September 30

Textiles Ministry Extends RoSCTL Scheme for Apparel and Made-Ups Exports

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 by six months until September 30, 2026. This extension is without any changes to the existing guidelines.

According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Textiles, the RoSCTL Scheme has been extended up to September 30, 2026, from March 31, 2026, or until the approval of the Scheme for the 16th Finance Commission cycle by the competent authority, whichever is earlier. To ensure that expenditure under the scheme does not exceed the allocated amount, the expenditure and liability under the RoSCTL Scheme will be reviewed on a quarterly basis by a committee consisting of the Department of Expenditure, Department of Revenue, Department of Commerce, and the Ministry of Textiles.

In a related move, the government has also announced the continuation of the RoDTEP Scheme until September 30, benefiting textile products not covered under the RoSCTL Scheme. The combined continuation of these schemes is expected to provide comprehensive support across the textile value chain, strengthen export competitiveness, particularly for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and reaffirm the government's commitment to sustaining India's position in global textile trade while ensuring policy continuity for exporters.

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Operational since March 7, 2019, the RoSCTL Scheme aims to rebate all embedded state and central taxes and levies not covered under any other scheme, thereby enhancing the global competitiveness of India's apparel and made-ups exports. The scheme is based on the principle of zero-rating of exports, ensuring the remission of un-refunded taxes embedded in exported products.

The RoSCTL Scheme continues to serve as a key support mechanism for the textile export sector, particularly benefiting MSME exporters, who constitute a major share of its beneficiaries.