The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has restored full benefits under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme, reversing the earlier restriction that had limited payouts to 50%.
RoDTEP rates and value caps as they existed on February 22, 2026, have been fully reinstated. These restored rates will apply for exports made between February 23, 2026, and March 31, 2026.
This effectively nullifies the earlier decision—announced via Notification No. 60/2025–26—to cap RoDTEP benefits at 50%, a move that had triggered widespread concern among exporters over shrinking margins and reduced global competitiveness.
The RoDTEP Scheme is a key export promotion scheme that reimburses exporters for embedded taxes and duties that are not otherwise refunded under any other mechanism. It plays a crucial role in ensuring that Indian exports remain price-competitive in global markets.
The latest notification explicitly supersedes the February 23, 2026 notification and its corrigendum issued a day later. However, it safeguards actions already taken under the earlier notification, ensuring no retrospective disruption.
The reinstatement of full RoDTEP rates marks a timely intervention by the government to support exporters and sustain outbound trade growth. With just days left in the financial year, the move is expected to provide immediate financial relief and reinforce confidence in India’s export policy framework.
Notification Details
Notification No. 66/2025-26
Date: 23/03/2026
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