Textile Export Promotion Councils in India

India has multiple Textile Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) that regulate and promote textile exports based on the type of fabric, yarn, garments, and handicrafts. These councils operate under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, and issue RCMC (Registration Cum Membership Certificate) for exporters.

📌 Purpose: To promote textile exports, provide financial assistance, and ensure quality compliance.
📌 Validity of RCMC: 5 Years

Major Textile Export Promotion Councils

1. AEPC – Apparel Export Promotion Council

• Website: https://www.aepcindia.com

• Covers: Readymade garments, fashion apparel

• RCMC Requirement: Mandatory for apparel exporters

2. TEXPROCIL – Cotton Textile Export Promotion Council

• Website: https://www.texprocil.org

• Covers: Raw cotton, cotton yarn, cotton fabric, home textiles

• RCMC Requirement: Needed for cotton-based textile exports

3. SRTEPC – Synthetic & Rayon Textiles Export Promotion Council

• Website: https://www.srtepc.in

• Covers: Man-made fiber textiles, polyester, viscose, rayon

• RCMC Requirement: Mandatory for synthetic textile exporters

4. HEPC – Handloom Export Promotion Council

• Website: https://www.hepcindia.com

• Covers: Handwoven fabrics, handloom garments, traditional textiles

• RCMC Requirement: Required for handloom exporters

5. PDEXCIL – Powerloom Development & Export Promotion Council

• Website: https://www.pdexcil.org

• Covers: Powerloom fabrics, made-ups, technical textiles

• RCMC Requirement: Needed for powerloom textile exporters

6. CEPC – Carpet Export Promotion Council

• Website: https://cepc.co.in

• Covers: Handmade carpets, rugs, durries

• RCMC Requirement: Mandatory for carpet exporters

7. Indian Silk Export Promotion Council (ISEPC)

• Website: https://www.silkepc.org

• Covers: Silk fabrics, silk garments, silk home furnishings

• RCMC Requirement: Required for silk product exporters

8. Wool & Woolens Export Promotion Council (WWEPC)

• Website: https://www.wwepcindia.com

• Covers: Wool, woolen fabrics, shawls, knitwear

• RCMC Requirement: Necessary for wool textile exporters

How to Register for RCMC in a Textile EPC?

1️⃣ Choose the Relevant EPC based on your textile product.
2️⃣ Visit the EPC Website and complete the RCMC application form.
3️⃣ Submit Required Documents – IEC Code, PAN, GST, Bank Details, Business Registration.
4️⃣ Pay the Registration Fee (varies by council).
5️⃣ Receive RCMC Certificate – Issued within a few days.

Benefits of Textile EPC Registration

✅Access to Government Incentives – Export subsidies, duty drawbacks.
✅Market Promotion – Trade fairs, buyer-seller meets, branding support.
✅Quality Certification Support – Help in obtaining ISO, GOTS, OEKO-TEX.
✅Financial Assistance – Subsidies for textile R&D, machinery, and processing