Core concepts
- 01FTP 2023 issued by DGFT for boosting exports; no fixed end date (continuous).
- 02Schemes: RoDTEP (Remission of Duties & Taxes on Exported Products), RoSCTL (textiles).
- 03AA (Advance Authorisation): duty-free import of inputs for exports.
- 04EPCG (Export Promotion Capital Goods): zero-duty capital goods with export obligation.
- 05Status Holder recognition (One Star to Five Star) based on export performance.
Flowchart summary
FTP Schemes | RoDTEP -- general remission scheme (replaces MEIS) | AA / DFIA -- duty-free inputs for export | EPCG -- zero-duty capital goods | EOU / SEZ -- enclave-based incentives
Exam-critical pointers
- ⭐FTP 2023 emphasises 'process re-engineering & automation' — digital DGFT portal.
- ⭐Districts as Export Hubs initiative — promote district-level export.
- ⭐SCOMET (Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment, Technologies) — export licensing.
- ⭐Project exports — separate guidelines; bank guarantee & RBI approval requirements.
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