India extends export tax rebate for home textiles and apparel to 31 December: 15,400 exporters

India's Ministry of Textiles has extended RoSCTL, the rebate of state and central taxes and levies on exports of apparel, garments and made-ups, for the period 1 October–31 December 2026. The previous extension expired on 30 September; the scheme continues at existing rates and guidelines.

The scheme aims to keep domestic taxes out of the cost of export products. According to the source, more than 15,400 exporters across over 444 districts benefited in 2025-26, most of them small and medium-sized enterprises.

The made-ups group covers finished home textiles such as bed linen, towels, curtains and table linen. India is one of the main competitors of Turkish manufacturers in these products in the US and EU markets, and the rebate directly affects Indian exporters' prices. The ministry's official notification of the extension has not yet been published; this report is based on two independent sources.

Source: The News Mill, 30 September 2026 · Textalks, 1 October 2026