Electronics Manufacturing Committee

AMCHAM submitted suggestions to the Reserve Bank of India on the Draft Amendment Directions governing technology-based restriction mechanisms in device financing. The recommendations cover a shorter, graduated notice framework suited to small-ticket, short-tenure loans, distinction between essential connectivity and non-essential applications, linking cure of default to confirmed receipt of funds with an extended restoration window […]

AMCHAM submitted suggestions to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on global memory price volatility and its impact on fixed-price IT hardware procurement. The recommendations cover time-bound recognition of force majeure conditions, flexibility in bid validity periods and timelines, use of two-stage bidding under GFR Rule 164, and constitution of a standing inter-ministerial technical

AMCHAM submitted suggestions to the Government of Tamil Nadu on the Draft Code on Wages (Tamil Nadu) Rules, 2022. The recommendations cover clarity on the designation, jurisdiction and published contact details of authorities, objective skill categorization mapped to the NSQF along with definitional alignment and employer representation, flexible shift models and revised spread-over limits, recovery

AMCHAM submitted suggestions to the Government of Tamil Nadu on the Draft Industrial Relations (Tamil Nadu) Rules, 2022. The recommendations cover alignment of Works Committee and Grievance Redressal Committee provisions with the Central Rules, employer nomination and electronic elections with extended committee tenures, revision of the sole negotiating union recognition threshold, tenure and eligibility criteria,

AMCHAM submitted suggestions to the Government of Tamil Nadu on the Draft OSH and Working Conditions (Tamil Nadu) Rules, 2022. The recommendations cover clear definition of designated and licensing authorities with alignment to the central rules, dual eligibility criteria for free annual health examinations, flexibility in working hours through a self-assessment route including 4/5/6-day work

AMCHAM submitted suggestions to the Department of Labour, Government of Karnataka, on the Draft Code on Social Security (Karnataka) Rules, 2026, which cover definitions and publication of details of the Competent and Appellate Authorities, employer consultation before board nominations, workable timelines for verification of nominations, alignment of funeral expenses with the Central Rules, flexibility in

AMCHAM submitted suggestions to the Department of Labour, Government of Karnataka, on the Draft OSH and Working Conditions (Karnataka) Rules, 2026. The recommendations cover definition and publication of designated, licensing and competent authorities, transparent criteria for approvals, registration and licensing, review of overlapping registration and medical examination requirements, a simpler process for constituting Safety Committees,

AMCHAM submitted suggestions to the Department of Labour, Government of Karnataka, on the Draft Industrial Relations (Karnataka) Rules, 2026. The recommendations cover alignment of state timelines with the central framework, recognition of existing internal mechanisms in place of duplicate committees, review of negotiating union recognition thresholds and tenure, refinement of the scope of negotiable matters,

AMCHAM submitted suggestions to the Department of Labour, Government of Karnataka on the Draft Code on Wages (Karnataka) Rules, 2026. The recommendations cover publication of authority details and jurisdiction, harmonization with the Draft Central Wage Rules, definitional clarity on shifts and skill categorization, employer and sector representation on advisory bodies, treatment of deductions and advances

On December 10th, AMCHAM’s Electronics Manufacturing Committee sent a representation to Mr. Sunil Barthwal, Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, regarding urgent concerns about the Import Management System (IMS) implementation beyond December 31st, 2024. With pending Standard Operating Procedures and unclear import quotas, U.S. companies face potential supply chain disruptions and customs delays. The representation highlights critical issues including 2-3 weeks lead time requirements, export license concerns, and the need for specialized server exceptions. AMCHAM requested immediate dialogue to prevent inventory management disruptions and revenue impacts.