GST drawback scheme likely from Oct 1 as exports slip

The government may soon roll out duty drawback on goods and services tax (GST) to benefit small and medium exporters as fault lines increasingly surfaced in India's exports despite high growth in May and June this year. This rollout is expected from October 1, along with an e-wallet scheme, as job creating exports sectors such as leather, handicrafts, handlooms, carpets, textiles and gem and jewel…