No, RCMC (Registration-Cum-Membership Certificate) is not mandatory for all exports from India, but it is essential for exporters who wish to claim benefits, subsidies, or concessions under the Indian Foreign Trade Policy (FTP). Without an RCMC, you can still export, but you will not be eligible for incentives such as duty exemption schemes (like EPCG), advance authorizations, or preferential treatment under various government-sponsored programs