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India is likely to extend the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Export Products scheme for five years beyond its September 30 expiration.
Government sources say the commerce ministry has sought 230 billion rupees, or $2.40 billion, from the finance ministry to fund the programme through the 2026/27 financial year.
The extension is described as part of an effort to maintain export growth and global competitiveness.
The reporting attributes the details to government and trade ministry sources.
Why it mattersExtending the export incentive could support shipments and affect trade competitiveness.
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