DGFT Extends Annual RoDTEP Return Filing Deadline to 31 March 2026

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the powers of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, has extended the deadline for filing Annual RoDTEP Returns (ARR) for the Financial Year 2023-24. Exporters can now submit their ARR until 31st March 2026 by paying a composition fee of Rs 15,000.

Non-filing beyond this date may lead to actions under para 4.94 of the Handbook of Procedures 2023, including denial of RoDTEP benefits and scrolling out of scrips. This extension focuses on enhancing the ease of doing business and export promotion, giving exporters additional time to comply. Exporters are encouraged to complete filings within the extended period to avoid penalties and safeguard their RoDTEP entitlements.