The Home Textile Exporters’ Welfare Association (HEWA) has submitted a representation to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) seeking the continuation of the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) scheme for textile and garment exporters.
HEWA submitted the representation on 29 September 2026. The grievance was registered with the PMO under Grievance Registration No. PMOPG/E/2026/0188249.
HEWA Requests Five-Year RoSCTL Extension
HEWA has requested that the RoSCTL scheme be extended for five years. Alternatively, the association has sought continuation until an effective tax-neutralisation mechanism is fully implemented, whichever is earlier.
According to HEWA, the mechanism should adequately refund or neutralise embedded and non-creditable taxes on exports.
The association highlighted the importance of RoSCTL for small and medium textile and garment exporters, including MSMEs. These businesses operate in highly price-sensitive international markets.
Exporters Face Tariff and Logistics Pressures
HEWA also referred to tariff and cost pressures affecting Indian textile and garment exporters in the U.S. market. The representation cites an 18% U.S. reciprocal tariff, along with higher international freight and logistics costs.
According to the association, these factors are adding pressure on exporters’ margins and international competitiveness.
HEWA stated that continued RoSCTL support could help address embedded and non-creditable taxes. It also said that policy continuity would provide greater certainty for exporters.
HEWA Highlights Export and Employment Needs
The association has linked the requested RoSCTL extension with the competitiveness of India’s textile and garment sector. HEWA also highlighted its potential relevance for MSMEs, export growth and employment generation.
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.
