New Delhi, March 23: The Government of India on Monday restored the earlier rates and value caps under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme for all eligible export products, a move aimed at supporting exporters affected by disruptions in maritime trade linked to recent developments in West Asia.
The decision comes amid challenges in shipping routes and transit patterns across the Gulf and the wider West Asia maritime corridor, which have increased logistics costs and affected delivery schedules for export consignments moving to or through the region.
According to a notification issued by the government, the restored rates and value caps will be the same as those in force on February 22, 2026. With effect from March 23, 2026, the government has withdrawn the earlier restriction that had reduced RoDTEP benefits to 50 percent.
The restriction had been imposed through Notification No. 60/2025–26 dated February 23, 2026. The latest notification now supersedes that order, along with the corrigendum issued on February 24, 2026, except for actions that had already been taken before the new order came into effect.
Officials said the move is intended to provide timely relief to exporters facing higher freight costs and increased trade risks due to ongoing geopolitical tensions and disruptions affecting shipping lanes in the West Asia region.
The government said restoring full RoDTEP benefits reflects its commitment to maintaining a stable and supportive policy environment for exporters while safeguarding India’s export competitiveness during a period of global uncertainty in maritime trade.
