CII Statement on Continuation of Rodtep scheme and SEZ

April 1, 2026 - In a statement issued today, Mr Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII, said, “Amidst ongoing global trade uncertainty, evolving tariff measures, and persistent supply chain disruptions, businesses particularly MSME exporters continue to face operational as well as demand-side challenges. The continuation of policy measures to create predictability is important in these difficult times.”

“CII welcomes the Government’s decision to extend the RoDTEP Scheme for all eligible export products till September 30, 2026, along with the introduction of a one-time concessional framework for Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) sales by units in Special Economic Zones (SEZs).”

The continuation of RoDTEP at existing rates and value caps will help sustain export competitiveness, especially for sectors facing cost pressures and volatile global demand. Such timely policy support is critical to maintaining India’s export momentum and enabling businesses to expand trade with new and emerging partners.

Equally significant is the one-time relief provided to SEZ units by permitting limited DTA sales at concessional duty rates. In the current environment of subdued external demand, this flexibility will enable units to better utilize capacity, support liquidity, and safeguard employment, while retaining their export orientation.

CII has consistently engaged with the Government and made representations on both these issues. These timely and targeted interventions will strengthen industry resilience.

CII will continue to work closely with the Government to provide industry feedback and support exporters in navigating the evolving global trade landscape.