Ew Delhi, May 27 -- The government has decided to restore certain tax and duty benefits for specified categories of exporters in a move aimed at reviving the competitiveness of India's overseas trade.

"The Government of India has announced the restoration of benefits under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme for exports made by Advance Authorization (AA) holders, Export-Oriented Units (EOUs), and units operating in Special Economic Zones (SEZs)," the commerce and industry ministry said in a statement on Tuesday. "The benefits will be applicable for all eligible exports made from 1 June."

The reinstatement comes about four months after the benefits for these categories were suspended, causing concern am...