India Restores Full RoDTEP Benefits To Cushion Exporters From West Asia Disruptions
In a swift policy response to escalating trade challenges linked to West Asia disruptions, the Government of India has reinstated full benefits under the RoDTEP Scheme with effect from March 23, 2026.
The decision comes amid ongoing disruptions in West Asia that have impacted maritime trade routes, increased freight costs and altered transit schedules for export consignments.
Under the revised directive, RoDTEP rates and value caps have been restored to the levels prevailing on February 22, 2026. This effectively rolls back the 50% restriction imposed through Notification No. 60/2025–26 dated February 23, 2026, along with its subsequent corrigendum.
The latest notification supersedes the earlier orders, except for actions already undertaken prior to the revision.
The move is expected to provide immediate relief to exporters facing cost pressures due to rerouting of shipments and extended transit times across the Gulf and broader West Asia corridor. Sectors with high exposure to these routes particularly textiles, engineering goods and chemicals, stand to benefit from the restoration of full remission rates.
By reinstating the earlier incentive structure, the government aims to offset the impact of elevated freight rates and safeguard export competitiveness in an increasingly volatile global trade environment.
