AEPC and Exporters’ Community Express Gratitude for Extension of RoSCTL Scheme; Seek Long-Term Continuity

The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), along with the entire apparel exporting community, has expressed its sincere gratitude to the Government of India for extending the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) scheme for the apparel and made-ups sector for a further period of six months beyond March 31, 2026.

Welcoming the decision, the Chairman of AEPC, Dr. A. Sakthivel, conveyed his appreciation to the Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Hon’ble Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, the Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal, and the Hon’ble Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh for their continued support to the apparel industry.

The extension has provided much-needed relief to the sector and is expected to give further momentum to apparel exports during a period marked by geo-economic uncertainties and rising cost pressures. The RoSCTL scheme plays a vital role in ensuring refund of embedded taxes and levies that are not otherwise rebated, thereby supporting the competitiveness of Indian apparel exports in global markets.

While welcoming the extension, AEPC and the exporting community have requested the Government to consider extending the scheme for a longer duration of at least five years. A long-term continuation would provide policy certainty and stability, enabling exporters to plan ahead, enhance capacity, and improve performance.

AEPC reiterated that continued support through the scheme will play a crucial role in strengthening India’s position as a global sourcing hub for apparel and made-ups.