In a significant development for the garment and made-up export industry, the Ministry of Textiles , on March 27th 2025 has announced an extension to the deadline for the submission of data regarding the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) Scheme. Originally scheduled for 31st March 2025, the last date for submission has now been extended to 15th April 2025. This extension aims to provide stakeholders with additional time to submit the relevant data crucial for the ongoing review process of the RoSCTL rates.
What is RoSCTL?
The RoSCTL Scheme, implemented by the Ministry of Textiles, provides rebates on central and state taxes and levies for exporters of garments and made-ups. This rebate is a vital support measure for boosting India’s textile exports by reducing the tax burden on export goods.
Why the Extension?
The RoSCTL Committee, led by Shri G.K. Pillai (Secretary, Government of India, Retd.), is currently working on updating the recommended ceiling rates under the RoSCTL Scheme. This review involves a thorough analysis of the taxes and levies borne by the exported products at the central, state, and local levels. The Committee has been tasked with engaging with various stakeholders—including administrative ministries, export promotion councils, commodity boards, trade bodies, and industry representatives—to collect data and refine the rebate rates.
Key Dates:
- Original Deadline: 31st March 2025
- Extended Deadline: 15th April 2025
What Does This Mean for Exporters?
The extended timeline gives exporters, Export Promotion Councils (EPCs), and industry associations more time to submit their data in the prescribed format. The additional time will ensure that the data collected is comprehensive and accurate, thereby enabling the RoSCTL Committee to make informed decisions regarding the rebate rates.
Industry representatives and exporters are strongly encouraged to utilize this extension to submit their data before the new deadline. The committee aims to finalize its report by May 2025, which will reflect updated rebate rates based on the review.
How to Submit Data:
Export Promotion Councils and Trade & Industry Associations can submit the data as per the prescribed format to the RoSCTL Committee. The data should cover all relevant duties, taxes, and levies borne by the exported goods under the scheme.
Conclusion:
This extension is a welcome development for the textile export community, offering a crucial opportunity to ensure that all necessary data is submitted for the timely and accurate review of the RoSCTL rates. With the new deadline of 15th April 2025, exporters and industry stakeholders are urged to submit their data to support the successful review process.
