American Chamber of Commerce in India
Apex Chamber of US Industry in India
Advocacy
AMCHAM India takes up issues and concerns that impact American business in India. Operational challenges faced by U.S. companies are regularly addressed to ministries and departments of both the government of India and the U.S. government.
The communication to the government is spearheaded by AMCHAM committees and representations are made after extensive consultation with member companies. Copies of AMCHAM’s formal communication to the government can be viewed here.
Communication to Government
Request for Consideration: Deferral of Import Licensing Restriction for One Year post IT Hardware PLI Scheme Launch
The DGFT Notifications No. 23/2023 and No. 26/2023 proposing import restrictions on ICT products have raised concerns. Imposing these restrictions could disrupt supply chains, leading to shortages affecting consumers, students, startups, and the IT industry. Market...
Request for Consideration : Ease of doing Business : MedTech Regulatory Operational challenges in retention of import license and subsequent endorsements
Medical Device Committee Regulatory Team met with Mr Aseem Sahu on 28th July at CDSCO and addressed the Operational Challenges in retention of Import Licese and subsequnet endorsements and other major concerns. As advised by Mr Sahu, AMCHAM submitted the...
Representation regarding Stock Limits for Wheat sent to Secretary, Department of Food & Public Distribution, Govt. of India
A representation in regard to the recent notification by Department of Food & Public Distribution dated 12th June 2023 regarding stock limits for wheat for traders, wholesalers, retailers, big chain retailers and processors was sent to Mr. Sanjeev Chopra,...
Representation sent to MoFPI on Making India a Cocoa Processing Hub
A representation on Making India a Cocoa Processing Hub was sent to Mr. Preet Pal Singh, Joint Secretary, Government of India. Cocoa being a unique intercrop in India aids in doubling farmers’ income. Indian cocoa trees have one of the highest yields globally. Today,...
AMCHAM member representation on Proposed Amendment to Section 65A of the Customs Tariff Act 1962 under the Finance Bill, 2023
The proposed amendment to Section 65A of the Customs Tariff Act 1962, as outlined in the Finance Bill, 2023, posed a risk of withdrawal of the IGST exemptions on inputs imported by duty-free bonded warehouses meant for export production. This amendment could have...
Representation sent to Mr. Eknath Sambhaji Shinde, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra
A representation has been sent to Mr. Eknath Sambhaji Shinde, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra highlighting the concerns of the technology-based aggregators regarding a recent order released by the Regional Transport Authority, Pune, rejecting the licenses for...
AMCHAM Pre-Budget Recommendations 2023-24 – Custom
Pre-budget Recommendations 2023-24 – (Customs) presented to Ministry of Finance, Government of India on November 4th, 2022 Read More
AMCHAM Pre-budget Recommendations 2023-24 – Direct Tax
Pre-budget Recommendations 2023-24 – (Direct Tax) presented to Ministry of Finance, Government of India on November 4th, 2022 Read More
Proposed amendment request in the SEZ Rules, 2006 for IT/ITES sector
AMCHAM India has submitted an amendment request to Mr. Vipul Bansal, Joint Secretary, SEZ, Dept. of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry on October 20, 2022. The following points were highlighted: industry concerns about phased-out direct tax exemptions; and a...
Request for consideration on : ‘Declaring two or more prime constituents of the commodity on the front side of the package with the brand name/logo of the company’
With reference to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Government of India’s notification dated August 16th regarding seeking inputs for ‘declaring two or more prime constituents of the commodity on the front side of the package with the...
Impact of Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) Order, 2017
The Economic Affairs Committee made a representation to the Joint Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT) on August 23rd at the conclave on Public Procurement Order, 2017, held at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi. DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce...
Proposed Provisions in Renewable Power Policies for Industrial Consumers in Gujarat
The Energy Committee made a representation to the Chairman of Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) on August 16th recommending desirable policy changes to the Gujarat solar and wind power policies. Presently, three solar and wind energy policies i.e., Wind Power...
Request for Consideration : E- Waste Management Guidelines
AMCHAM's Medical Device Committee made a representation on consideration to exempt medical devices as listed under Schedule I of S.O. 360 (E) to Ms. Leena Nandan, Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on August 1st, 2022. The representation...
Request for Consideration: Streamlining Medical Device Registration process/ Regulatory Challenges
AMCHAM’s Medical Device Committee made a representation on streamlining medical device registration process/regulatory challenges to Major General Mohammad Yousuf, Director General, Directorate General of Drug Administration, Ministry of Health & Welfare,...
Request for consideration on Labour codes for the Electronics Manufacturing segment for the draft Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Karnataka) Rules 2022
In consultation with electronics manufacturing committee members, AMCHAM India made a submission on labour codes for the electronics manufacturing segment for the draft Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules 2022 for consideration by Mr. Manoz Jain,...
Representation – Inputs on Innovation & R&D on the Draft Drugs, Medical Device & Cosmetics Bill 2022
AMCHAM Medical Device Committee submitted recommendations to use TMR from PTD as a pricing mechanism to make medical devices more affordable for the patients. AMCHAM recommendations also suggested Therapeutic /Price band approach. Recommended to have a detailed...
Request for Clarification on Cross Charge vis-à-vis Input Service Distributor (‘ISD’)
The Tax, Tariff and Regulatory Affairs Committee at AMCHAM made a representation to the Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on 19th July 2022, seeking clarification on Cross Charge vis-à-vis Input Service Distributor (‘ISD’). In the...
Request for consideration on Labour codes for the Electronics Manufacturing segment for the draft Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (Tamil Nadu) Rules 2022
In consultation with electronics manufacturing committee members, AMCHAM India made a submission on labour codes for the electronics manufacturing segment for the draft Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules 2022 for consideration by Mr. K....
Request for Clarification in complying with provisions of Section 194Q and 206C(1H) of the Income tax Act, 1961 (‘Act’)
The Tax, Tariff and Regulatory Affairs Committee at AMCHAM made a representation to the Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on 13th July 2022, seeking clarification on complying with provisions of Section 194Q and 206C(1H) of the Income tax Act, 1961...
Request for Rationalization of GST Rates (Food Processing Sector)
The Tax, Tariff and Regulatory Affairs Committee at and the Agriculture and Food Processing Committee at AMCHAM made a representation to the Chairman of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on 12th July 2022, with a request for rationalization of GST...
Requests for consideration on draft Development Enterprise and Services Hub (DESH) Bill to enhance functioning of the SEZ Legislation
AMCHAM India took forward the industry's requests for consideration on the draft Development Enterprise and Services Hub (DESH) Bill to Mr. B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, Commerce Secretary, Dept. of Commerce Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Mr. Anurag Jain, Secretary,...
Request for consideration for allotment of sugar for export to Bhutan through the issuance of Export Restriction Allowance
AMCHAM India highligted a pertinent issue faced by members in the beverages sector with regard to the sugar export ban
Sugar export ban: request for consideration
AMCHAM India highligted a pertinent issue faced by members in the beverages sector with regard to the sugar export ban
Industry Operational Challenges in SEZs: Request for consideration
WFH permission granted for SEZs vide Circular No 10/311/2010-SEZ/10499 dated 22nd Dec 2021 and extension of the same accorded upto 31st Dec 2022 vide Circular No 10/311/2010-SEZ/4299 dated 27th May 2022. SEZs at varied locations have prescribed different dates upto...
Representation on behalf of SEZ operations for Parexel
AMCHAM recognises and applauds the appreciation of the Ministry in this context given the wrought the pandemic has brought upon the economic health of the country, and the all round efforts being made to rekindle the growth rate that existed prior to it. While the...
WTO Customs Duty Moratorium on Electronic Transmissions: Submission for Consideration
The Economic Affairs Committee at AMCHAM made a representation to the Commerce Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry on 6th June 2022, with a recommendation to support the WTO Customs Duty Moratorium on Electronic Transmissions at the...
Recommendation for WTO Customs Duty Moratorium on Electronic Transmissions: Submission for Consideration
In consultation with the industry members, AMCHAM India submitted its recommendations on the WTO Customs Duty Moratorium on Electronics Transmission to Mr. Alkesh Kumar Sharma, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), Govt. of India and Mr. Deepak Bagla,...
AMCHAM Medical Device Committee’s input on Trade Margin Rationalization of Non-Scheduled Medical Devices
Medical Device Committee submitted the observations and shared inputs /suggestions to improve the Research development of Medical Devices”. Submitted recommendations pertaining Standards of Medical Devices – AMCHAM industry members believes that this is a very...
Industry Request on CERT-In Directions 2022
On May 13th, 2022, AMCHAM India shared preliminary concerns on behalf of industry members related to CERT-In Directions 2022, notified on April 28th, 2022 to Dr. Sanjay Bahl, Director General, Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), Ministry of Electronics...
Representation on SEBI Listing Regulations : Material Related Party Transactions
Submitted inputs on SEBI vide circular SEBI/HO/CFD/CMD1/CIR/P/2022/47 dated 8 April, 2022 which specifies that shareholders’ approval for material RPTs approved in an AGM shall be valid up to the date of the next AGM for a period not exceeding fifteen months
Suggestions to boost efficiency and increase employment in logistics and warehousing in the State of Delhi
The logistics and warehousing sector maintains robust connectivity between manufacturers of products and their consumers, which is essential for any economy to prosper. The sector directly employs over 2.2 crore people in India, and continues to grow at a rapid rate....
Request for intervention to facilitate the loading of Essar Cargo for LNG Canada Project at Essar Port
The Energy Committee at AMCHAM made a representation to the Joint Secretary (Americas), DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry on 26th April 2022 with a request for intervention to facilitate the loading of Essar Cargo for LNG Canada Project at Essar Port i.e., allow...
Request for Exemption of Daily working hours under The West Bengal Shops and Establishments Act, 1963 (“Act”).
On May 13th, 2022, AMCHAM India communicated with Ms. Mamta Banerjee, Chief Minister, Govt. of West Bengal, and Mr. Rajeev Kumar, Secretary, Information Technology and Electronics Department, Govt. of West Bengal, with an industry request for an exemption of daily...
Request for consideration: Draft Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2022 (“Amended Rules”) dated January 18th 2022
The Energy Committee at AMCHAM made a representation to the Chairman of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on 9th March 2022, with a request for consideration of key concerns on Draft Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2022 (“Amended Rules”) dated...
Request for consideration: Clause 49(2)(o) of the PDPB, 2019 on “Establishment of a mechanism for certification of all digital and IoT devices”
AMCHAM India submitted industry requests for consideration on Clause 49(2)(o) of the PDPB, 2019 on "Establishment of a mechanism for certification of all digital and IoT devices" to Mr. Ashwini Vaishnaw, Hon'ble Minister, Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), Mr....
Request for consideration : JPC Report on PDP Bill- 2019
On March 1, 2022, AMCHAM India submitted industry requests for consideration on the draft Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) report on the Personal Data Protection Bill-2019 to Mr. Ashwini Vaishnaw, Hon'ble Minister, Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) and Mr....
Recommendations on SMS Issues and a Call on Request
The recommendation on SMS Issues was submitted to Ms. Anita Praveen, Special Secretary, Department of Telecommunication, Ministry of Communications, Government of India on December 21, 2021 by AMCHAM India. The request also included industry consultation on the topic....
Non-operation of the DGFT portal to claim MEIS benefits which are due to be phased out by Dec 31, 2021
The Economic Affairs Committee at AMCHAM made a representation to the Director General at the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on 21st December 2021 regarding the non-operation of the DGFT portal to claim MEIS benefits which are due to be phased out by Dec...
Draft Regulations on Extended Producer Responsibility for Plastic Packaging : inputs for consideration
Inputs submitted to the to the committee that was constituted to evaluate mechanism for the implementation of the provisions of Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 especially with respect to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in 2017. /p>
Industry comments on US-India High Technology Cooperation
AMCHAM India shared industry comments on US-India High Technology Cooperation with Mr. Tarun Chhabra, Senior Director, Technology and National Security, U.S. National Security Council on November 30th, 2021. Some of the key points suggested were the US-India High...
Industry inputs on the proposed Labour Code
AMCHAM India submitted a brief study that highlighted various aspects of labour codes, focuses on some areas of challenge and provides some suggestions which will help minimize the challenges & members' inputs on the Draft Labour Code (Centre) & inputs on the Draft...
AMCHAM Recommendation to Clarification issued by Defence Offset Management Wing
AMCHAM Defense Committee submitted a recommendation on Clarification issued by Defence Offset Management Wing on 15th November 2021 to Mr. Sanjay Jaju, Additional Secretary, Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, Government of India
Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India), Order 2017 and revisions thereof (“PPP-MII Order”): SW Industry Concerns
Soft Industry concerns on Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India), Order 2017 and revisions thereof (“PPP-MII Order”) were submitted to Mr. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Hon'ble Minister of State, Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) on October 25, 2021 by the...
Recommendation on India-US Cooperation in New & Emerging Technologies
AMCHAM India submitted a recommendation on India-US Cooperation in New & Emerging Technologies to Mr. Satyajit Mohanty, Joint Secretary, National Security Council Secretariat PMO on September 23, 2021. The submission included important topics such as Data corridors &...
Recommendation on Cyber Security Concerns sent to Lt. General Rajesh Pant, National Cyber Security Coordinator, National Security Council Secretariat, PMO
AMCHAM India shared recommendations on cyber security concerns with Lt. General Rajesh Pant, National Cyber Security Coordinator, National Security Council Secretariat, PMO on September 21st, 2021. Highlights were the creation of a Cyber Security Corridor with the...
Submission on significant increase in ocean freight from USA to India
The agriculture & food processing committee submitted suggestions on reducing the increase in ocean freight from USA to India
Submission on certain anomalies in Remission of duties and Taxes on Exported Products rates (RODTEP)
The Government of India had issued a new framework called “Remission of duties and Taxes on Exported Products” (RODTEP), for providing export incentives to some critical sectors. This scheme has replaced the old scheme - “Merchandise Exports from India Scheme” (MEIS)....
Request to preserve the ongoing exemption of Goods and Service Tax (GST) for international air and ocean freight services
The Tax, Tariff and Regulatory Affairs Committee at AMCHAM made a representation to the Chairman of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on 8th Sept. 2021, with a request to preserve the ongoing exemption of Goods and Service Tax (GST) for international...
Request for clarification on export position for IT/ ITeS sector
The Tax, Tariff and Regulatory Affairs Committee at AMCHAM made a representation to the Chairman of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on 26th Aug. 2021, with a request for clarification on export position for IT/ ITeS sector. The clarifications were...
Request for deferral of Sections 194Q, 206AB and 206CCA of the Income-tax Act, 1961
The Tax, Tariff and Regulatory Affairs Committee at AMCHAM made a representation to the Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on 30th June 2021, with a request for deferral of Sections 194Q, 206AB and 206CCA of the Income-tax Act, 1961. Considering the...
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