India has reinstated the benefits under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme for exporters operating under Advance Authorisation, Export Oriented Units (EOUs), and Special Economic Zones (SEZs). Effective June 1, 2025, the scheme aims to make Indian exports more competitive globally by refunding embedded taxes and duties not covered under other rebate programs.
The Government of India has announced the reinstatement of benefits under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme for certain export categories, beginning June 1, 2025. This decision is expected to significantly support the country’s export sector by enhancing its global competitiveness.
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, responsible for trade promotion and regulation in India, stated that the restored benefits will now apply to exporters operating under Advance Authorisation, Export Oriented Units (EOUs), and Special Economic Zones (SEZs). These exporters were previously excluded from the RoDTEP scheme, which reimburses various taxes and duties incurred during the production process that are not refunded by other schemes.
Officials emphasized that this policy adjustment aims to provide a level playing field and boost outbound trade by covering the embedded tax costs borne by these export units. The RoDTEP scheme, launched in January 2021, replaced the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) and aligns with WTO norms, ensuring transparency and compliance with international trade rules.
The move has been welcomed by industry stakeholders, who had long urged the government to extend RoDTEP coverage to all categories of exporters, especially those involved in value-added manufacturing and international supply chains.
With this decision, the government signals a renewed focus on making Indian exports cost-competitive while maintaining compliance with global trade standards. The implementation of these benefits from June 1, 2025, is expected to positively influence India’s trade balance and support its ambitious export targets for the coming fiscal year.
