TEXPROCIL Registration: RCMC for Cotton Textile Exporters
TEXPROCIL registration makes you a member of the Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council and gets you an RCMC through the DGFT e-RCMC system. Exporters of cotton textile products need it to claim benefits under the Foreign Trade Policy. You need an active IEC before you apply.
What it is
TEXPROCIL is the export promotion council for cotton textiles, sponsored by the Government of India. It issues the Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) to exporters of products falling in its remit. Which council suits you depends on the main line of business you declare, so we check your product and HS code first.
The RCMC is applied for and issued electronically on the DGFT portal. The legal basis is Foreign Trade Policy 2023 paragraph 2.57(a), which requires an RCMC when you seek authorisation or benefits under the policy. Our general RCMC registration page explains how RCMC works across all councils; this page covers the TEXPROCIL route.
Here is the catch: the RCMC is not a one-time chore. Membership fees, renewals and profile changes keep coming back every year, and a mismatch with your IEC profile can stall a fresh claim. We keep a renewal diary for members so it does not catch you out.
In practice, a merchant exporter in Ludhiana or Surat buying cotton fabric from mills often discovers the RCMC gap only when a shipment needs a benefit claim. Apply before the first shipment, not after.
Who it applies to
Cotton yarn, fabric and made-up exporters
If your shipments are cotton textile products, TEXPROCIL is likely your council. We confirm against your HS codes before you pay.
Merchant exporters
A trader buying from mills in Gujarat or Punjab and exporting under its own IEC can hold an RCMC as a merchant exporter in the relevant council.
Small and MSME exporters
TEXPROCIL has a reduced rate for MSMEs with small exports.
Why it matters
Policy benefits need an RCMC
Under FTP 2023 an RCMC is required to claim benefits and authorisations, unless specifically exempted. Without it, schemes can stall.
Council support
Members receive council circulars and notices of trade-fair participation.
Five-year certificate
A new RCMC is valid for five financial years ending 31 March, as DGFT states.
Documents required
For DGFT login
- Active IEC with updated profile
- Digital signature certificate token or Aadhaar e-sign
- Registered mobile and email
About the business
- PAN and GST registration
- Proof of constitution: incorporation certificate or partnership deed
- Udyam certificate, if claiming the MSME rate
For membership
- Self-declaration of export figures on letterhead for the MSME rate
- Product and HS code details
- Any other proof the council asks in its query
How it works
Check your IEC and profile
We confirm your IEC is active and the profile on DGFT is current, since e-RCMC will not proceed otherwise.
Choose TEXPROCIL on e-RCMC
We log in to the DGFT portal, open e-RCMC and choose TEXPROCIL as the issuing authority, then enter company and product details.
Upload papers and pay online
We upload the documents and pay the membership fee on the portal. The fee depends on your category.
Answer queries until issue
We answer council queries until the RCMC is issued digitally.
Timelines
Validity
An RCMC is valid for five financial years ending 31 March, from 1 April of the licensing year of issue.
Renewal
Renew through Services > e-RCMC > Renewal on the DGFT portal. TEXPROCIL notified revised renewal rates effective 1 April 2025.
Amendments
Changes such as address or product details are made through e-RCMC amendment. TEXPROCIL lists ₹1,000 per amendment plus GST from 1 April 2025.
What happens if you miss it
Benefits stop
An expired RCMC can hold up claims that need it under FTP 2023. Keep the renewal date on your calendar.
Membership lapses
Annual membership fees need to be paid to stay active with the council.
Applications get queried
Details that do not match your IEC profile draw queries. We match them before filing.
TEXPROCIL membership fees
These are the renewal rates TEXPROCIL published for 2025-26. Rates can be revised each year, so we confirm the current figure before you pay.
| Category | Fee including 18% GST |
|---|---|
| Associate member, annual | ₹9,440 |
| Ordinary member, annual | ₹16,520 |
| MSME associate (exports under ₹15 lakh in FY 2024-25) | ₹2,360 |
| 3-year renewal, 10% discount (associate / ordinary) | ₹25,488 / ₹44,604 |
| 5-year renewal, 15% discount (associate / ordinary) | ₹40,120 / ₹70,210 |
The MSME rate needs a self-attested Udyam certificate and a letter on your letterhead declaring export figures.
Frequently asked questions
What is TEXPROCIL registration?
It is membership of the Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council and the RCMC it issues to exporters in its remit. You apply on the DGFT e-RCMC system with an active IEC. We select the right council, upload documents and follow up until the certificate is issued.
Is an RCMC compulsory for exporters?
FTP 2023 paragraph 2.57(a) requires an RCMC when you apply for authorisation to import or export, or for benefits under the policy, unless exempted. So if you plan to claim incentives, you need one. We check which of your planned claims depends on it.
Can I apply without an IEC?
No. e-RCMC needs an active IEC with an updated profile and a linked DSC token or Aadhaar e-sign. If you do not hold an IEC yet, we apply for it first and then move to the TEXPROCIL application.
How long is the RCMC valid?
DGFT states validity runs from 1 April of the licensing year of issue for five financial years ending 31 March. You still have to keep the council membership current. We track the renewal date and remind you in advance.
Is there a cheaper rate for small exporters?
Yes. TEXPROCIL announced a MSME associate rate of ₹2,000 plus GST, which is ₹2,360, for MSMEs with exports under ₹15 lakh in FY 2024-25 or no exports. You need an Udyam certificate and a self-declaration on letterhead.
How do I renew the TEXPROCIL RCMC?
Log in to DGFT, go to Services, then e-RCMC, then Renewal, pick your TEXPROCIL RCMC and pay online. TEXPROCIL offers discounts for 3-year and 5-year renewals. We file it for you and check the amount before you pay.
What does an amendment cost?
TEXPROCIL lists a charge of ₹1,000 per amendment plus GST from 1 April 2025. Amendments cover changes to details such as address or product line. We prepare the request and update records so they match your IEC profile.
Which council do I join if I export other goods too?
You declare your main line of business and apply to the council linked to it. If cotton textiles are your main business, TEXPROCIL fits. If not, another council or commodity board may be right. Tell us your products and we will map them.
What it costs
Our fee plus the government fee that applies to your case, quoted before you commit. Tell us the situation and we will price it exactly.
Government cost: the TEXPROCIL membership fee (rates in the table above, GST included) is payable on the DGFT portal. Our professional fee is separate and quoted upfront.
Choose the category carefully. A firm with small exports that qualifies for the MSME associate rate should not pay the ordinary rate, and the discounted 3-year and 5-year renewals only make sense if you plan to keep exporting. We compare the options for your turnover before you pay.
Ready to begin?
Tell us your products and HS codes, and we will confirm the council and file the e-RCMC.