Get your TEXPROCIL RCMC online. A dedicated export compliance expert checks that your products fall under the Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council, prepares your documents, files the e-RCMC application and follows up until your certificate is issued.
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TEXPROCIL registration means becoming a member of the Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council and obtaining its Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC). It is meant for exporters of cotton textile products such as raw cotton, cotton yarn, cotton fabrics and cotton made-ups, including blends.
Last updated: October 2026. Fees, validity and DGFT rules can change, so we confirm the current position before filing.
TEXPROCIL, the Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council, was set up in 1954 under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, and its head office is in Mumbai. It promotes exports of cotton textiles by supporting members with market information, trade fairs, buyer-seller meets and policy representation, and it is a registering authority that issues the RCMC to its member exporters.
An RCMC is the certificate that shows you are registered with the council that covers your products. Under the Foreign Trade Policy it is required for claiming certain benefits and authorisations, and the application, renewal and amendment all run through the e-RCMC service on the DGFT portal. The council covers raw cotton, cotton yarn, cotton fabrics and cotton made-ups, including blends. Garment exporters register with the Apparel Export Promotion Council, and exporters of predominantly synthetic or man-made fibre products with the Synthetic and Rayon Textiles Export Promotion Council, so choosing the right council matters.
Exporters should also keep an eye on policy changes. A September 2026 DGFT notification amended the Foreign Trade Policy so that export consignments up to Rs 3,00,000 FOB value need no RCMC, while larger consignments still need a valid RCMC where it is otherwise applicable. Whether you need an RCMC therefore depends on your shipment values and the schemes you use. For official information visit texprocil.org and dgft.gov.in. If you export under your own brand, see our trademark registration online service.
The numbers and limits that matter for TEXPROCIL registration.
The right route depends on how you export and what you export.
You buy cotton textiles from others and export them.
You produce cotton yarn, fabric or made-ups and export them.
The council offers different membership categories.
Extending an RCMC that is near expiry.
Changing details or adding products to an existing RCMC.
Mixed product lines may fall under more than one council.
Not sure which council or category applies to your products? Share your product list and our experts will check it free of charge.
Why cotton textile exporters register with the council.
A valid RCMC supports claims and authorisations that require one under the Foreign Trade Policy.
Members can use trade fairs, buyer-seller meets and market information.
The council represents the cotton textile sector before the government.
Registration shows you are a recognised exporter in your product category.
Consistent IEC, GST and RCMC records ease customs and bank work.
Shipments above the exemption limit still need a valid RCMC where applicable.
Apply, renew and amend through the DGFT portal from anywhere in India.
From eligibility check to certificate, here is how online registration works.
Timelines depend on document accuracy and council queries. Not to scale.
We match your products and HS codes to TEXPROCIL, AEPC or SRTEPC so you apply to the correct council.
We verify that your IEC is active and that PAN, GST and business details match across records.
Constitution papers, product list with HS codes and the export turnover declaration are prepared in the required format.
On the DGFT portal we select the council and membership category, add your products, upload documents and pay the fee.
We track the application and help you respond to any clarification TEXPROCIL asks for.
Once approved, the e-RCMC is available on your DGFT dashboard, and we note the renewal dates for you.
Keep these ready to avoid delays. The council publishes the exact list and we confirm it for your case.
The total cost depends on your membership category, the number of products and how ready your documents are. It generally has three parts:
Set by TEXPROCIL for each membership category, with GST, and paid through the DGFT portal. The council revises it from time to time, so we confirm the current fee before filing.
Our fee depends on your category and the state of your records. Call free for a custom quote before you pay anything.
IEC updates, CA certificates, GST corrections and yearly renewal subscriptions are charged separately when needed.
We share a clear, itemised quote before you begin – no hidden charges. Get your free quote →
Choose the situation that matches your business, or call free for a custom quote.
You trade in cotton textiles and want a TEXPROCIL RCMC.
You produce cotton yarn, fabric or made-ups and export them.
An RCMC due for renewal, changed details or new products to add.
Our professional fee is quoted after a free call. The council fee is set by TEXPROCIL and is separate. Not sure which option fits? Ask for a free eligibility check.
If you export cotton textile products, check whether an RCMC applies to your shipments and schemes.
Spinners and traders exporting cotton and blended yarn.
Weavers, processors and traders of woven and knitted cotton fabrics.
Bed linen, towels, kitchen linen, curtains and similar cotton made-ups.
Traders and ginners exporting raw cotton.
Cotton product brands selling cross-border that claim export benefits.
Startups planning exports should map the right council before the first shipment.
A quick view of which council usually fits which product. Ask us about mixed product lines.
| Council | Short name | Typical products | Prerequisites | Key point |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council | TEXPROCIL | Raw cotton, cotton yarn, fabrics, made-ups | IEC, PAN, GST | Cotton and blends |
| Apparel Export Promotion Council | AEPC | Garments and apparel | IEC, PAN, GST | Finished garments |
| Synthetic and Rayon Textiles Export Promotion Council | SRTEPC | Predominantly synthetic or man-made fibre products | IEC, PAN, GST | Man-made fibre |
| Mixed product lines | More than one | Cotton fabric plus garments, for example | IEC, PAN, GST | RCMC per registering authority |
The right council and matching records prevent most delays.
Registration is the start. Here is how to keep it in good standing.
Share it with your customs broker and bank, and use it where schemes require it.
Keep the membership subscription current so the RCMC is not cancelled.
Update the address, constitution or product list through an amendment filing.
File the renewal on the DGFT portal before the validity ends.
Exporting under your own brand? Protect the name with trademark registration online, keep it alive with trademark renewal online, and see trademark hearing online if your mark faces an objection. For local support, see our pages for trademark registration in Dwarka and Jaipur.
Quick answers on TEXPROCIL membership and RCMC.
TEXPROCIL is the Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council, set up in 1954 under the Ministry of Textiles, with its head office in Mumbai. It promotes exports of cotton textiles and issues the Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) to its member exporters.
The Registration-cum-Membership Certificate is issued by an export promotion council to its registered exporters. A TEXPROCIL RCMC shows that you are a member of the council for cotton textile products, and it is used to claim benefits and authorisations under the Foreign Trade Policy where an RCMC is required.
Cotton textile products including blends: raw cotton, cotton yarn, cotton fabrics and cotton made-ups such as home textiles. Garments fall under the Apparel Export Promotion Council, and predominantly synthetic or man-made fibre products under the Synthetic and Rayon Textiles Export Promotion Council.
An RCMC is needed wherever the Foreign Trade Policy makes it a condition, for example to claim certain benefits or authorisations. A September 2026 DGFT notification exempts export consignments up to Rs 3,00,000 FOB value from the RCMC requirement, while larger consignments still need a valid RCMC where it is otherwise applicable. Check the current rule for your shipment.
Apply through the e-RCMC service on the DGFT portal using your Importer-Exporter Code: select the Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council, choose the membership category, add your export products, upload the documents and pay the fee online. TEXPROCIL then reviews the application and issues the e-RCMC.
Typically IEC, PAN, GST registration, constitution documents such as MOA and AOA or a partnership deed, a list of products with HS codes, a self-declaration or chartered accountant certificate of export turnover, and for manufacturers an Udyam or industry registration. The council publishes the exact list.
The council offers ordinary and associate membership, with different fees and eligibility. Which one applies depends on your export turnover and profile. We confirm the correct category and current fee before filing.
The council sets the membership fee by category, plus GST, and revises it from time to time. Our professional fee depends on your category and how ready your documents are. We confirm the current council fee and share an itemised quote after a free call.
An RCMC is generally valid for five financial years, with a yearly membership subscription to be paid to the council. Renewal is filed through the e-RCMC service on the DGFT portal before expiry. Non-payment of the subscription can lead to cancellation, so keep the dates in your compliance calendar.
Yes. Changes such as a new address, constitution or additional products are filed as an amendment through the e-RCMC service. Keep your records on the DGFT portal and the council consistent with your IEC and GST details.
Yes. The e-RCMC application is linked to your Importer-Exporter Code, so the IEC must be active and updated before you apply.
No. TEXPROCIL membership does not protect a brand name or logo. To protect it, file a trademark application in the relevant class with the Trade Marks Registry.
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