HEWA Seeks Five-Year Extension of RoSCTL Scheme for Textile and Garment Exporters
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Association cites embedded taxes, U.S. tariffs and logistics costs in representation to PMO
The Home Textile Exporters’ Welfare Association (HEWA) has submitted a representation to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) seeking continuation of the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) scheme for textile and garment exporters.
The representation, submitted on 29 September 2026, was registered with the PMO under Grievance Registration No. PMOPG/E/2026/0188249. The PMO grievance status records the matter as received and forwarded to the Prime Minister’s Office.
HEWA seeks five-year RoSCTL extension
HEWA has requested that the RoSCTL scheme be extended for five years, or until an effective tax-neutralisation mechanism is fully implemented, whichever is earlier.
According to the association, the mechanism should ensure that embedded and non-creditable taxes are adequately refunded or neutralised.
The representation highlights the relevance of RoSCTL for small and medium textile and garment exporters, particularly MSMEs operating in price-sensitive international markets. HEWA has described RoSCTL as a tax-neutralisation mechanism intended to prevent embedded taxes and duties from being reflected in export prices.
U.S. tariffs and logistics costs cited as concerns
The representation also refers to tariff and cost pressures affecting Indian textile and garment exporters in the U.S. market.
HEWA has cited the 18% U.S. reciprocal tariff, along with higher international freight and logistics costs, as factors contributing to pressure on exporters’ margins and international competitiveness.
The association has stated that continued RoSCTL support would help neutralise embedded and non-creditable taxes and provide greater policy certainty to exporters, particularly MSMEs.
HEWA outlines key areas for RoSCTL extension
HEWA has requested consideration of the RoSCTL extension in relation to:
- Supporting micro, small and medium textile exporters
- Maintaining international competitiveness of Indian exports
- Addressing embedded and non-creditable taxes
- Supporting sustained export growth
- Supporting employment generation
- Strengthening the competitiveness of India’s textile and garment sector
The representation was signed by Anant Srivastava and Vikas Singh Chauhan, Directors, Home Textile Exporters’ Welfare Association (HEWA).
As recorded on the PMO grievance status page, the matter was forwarded to the Prime Minister’s Office on 29 September 2026.