New Delhi, Feb. 25 -- A day after RoDTEP (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products) rates were halved across a wide range of items which triggered concern among exporters, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has restored rates for agriculture, dairy, meat and marine products.

These sectors together accounted for USD 54.5 billion, or 12.3 percent of India's merchandise exports in calendar year 2025, offering much-needed relief to exporters in jobs-intensive segments.

The restoration follows widespread concern over the sharp reduction in export benefits that could have impacted rural and processing-sector value chains.

Additional Actions Needed

Industry representatives argue that reducing both RoDTEP rates and valu...