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Current Export Policy – Selling to the World! 🚀

Mantra: "Export or Perish" is old. New Mantra: "District as Export Hub".

The government wants every district in India to export something (e.g., Moradabad Brass, Varanasi Silk).


Key Provisions & Schemes 🎁

1. RoDTEP Scheme 💰

  • Full Form: Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products.
  • Concept: "Taxes cannot be exported."
  • How it works: If you paid tax on electricity or fuel while making the product, the Govt refunds it to you. This makes your product cheaper globally.

2. Status Holder Scheme 🎖️

  • If you export a lot, you get "Star Status" (1-Star to 5-Star Export House).
  • Benefit: VIP treatment at Customs. Self-certification (No inspection).

3. SEZ (Special Economic Zones) 🏗️

  • Concept: A "Foreign Territory" within India.
  • Benefit: 0% Income Tax for first 5 years. Duty-free import of raw materials.

4. E-Commerce Exports 📦

  • New policy supports "Dak Niryat".
  • Small artisans can sell directly to USA customers via Amazon/eBay easily.
Focus Areas

The policy focuses on "Sectors of High Growth":

  1. Electronics (Mobile Phones).
  2. Pharmaceuticals (Vaccines).
  3. Green Energy (Solar Panels).

Quiz Time! 🎯

Test Your Knowledge

Question 1 of 5

1. RoDTEP scheme is related to:

Import Duty
Refund of taxes to exporters
Income Tax
GST

💡 Final Wisdom: "The government is rolling out the red carpet for exporters. If you make it in India, they will help you sell it to the world!" 🌍

Next up: Current Import Policy - Open doors, but with a guard! 🚪