New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has announced a major policy shift aimed at strengthening India's e-commerce landscape by extending key export incentives to goods shipped via the postal route. Effective from January 15, 2026, this move is designed to integrate small-scale exporters into the mainstream global trade network.

Described by the government as a "landmark measure", the update allows exporters to access benefits under the Duty Drawback, Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP), and Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) schemes. By including the postal mode in electronic form, the CBIC aims "to provide a level playing field for exporters using the pos...