Exporters want steel, pharmaceuticals sectors under RoDTEP scheme

The RoDTEP guidelines do not include sectors such as steel, organic & inorganic chemicals, and pharma under the scheme

As the Centre announced tax refund rates for the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Export Products (RoDTEP) scheme on Tuesday, it brought relief to some exporters. However, it has irked others as some sectors do not come under the ambit of the scheme.
 
According to the RoDTEP guidelines released by the government, sectors such as steel, organic and inorganic chemicals as well as pharmaceuticals have not been included in the scheme. Other ineligible categories include exports by advance authorisation holders, special economic zones and export-oriented units (EOUs).
 
According to commerce secretary BVR Subhramanyam, these sectors have been