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
Concerns on the proposed Amendments to the Equalisation Levy: Industry request
Based on the consultation conducted with industry members, AMCHAM India compiled and shared industry concerns and requests on the proposed amendments to the Equalisation Levy as mentioned in the Government of India’s Finance Bill for the Union Budget 2021-22 with Mr....
AMCHAM Recommendation on Draft Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2021
AMCHAM Defense Committee submitted a recommendation on Draft Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2021 on 12 April 2021 to Mr. Dinesh Kumar,Director (BR-I/Defence Policy),Ministry of Defence, Government of India
Industry concern for delay in BIS Certification
AMCHAM India expressed industry concerns to Ms. Asha Nangia, Scientist G, Industrial Promotion, Electronics & Hardware Manufacturing Division, Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), Government of India, about the drastic increase in BIS certification time, resulting...
Industry concern for Trusted Electronics Value Chain (TEVC) standards of STQC
On Feb 1st, 2021, AMCHAM India submitted industry concern for Trusted Electronics Value Chain (TEVC) standards of STQC to Mr. Saurabh Gaur, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India on February 1st, 2021....
Recommendations on draft Model Standing Orders for Service Sector, 2020
The Ministry of Labour & Employment, Govt. of India through a notification dated 31st December 2020 in the Gazette of India released the draft Model Standing Orders, 2020 for service sector. The committee put forward their recommendations on the same.
AMCHAM Recommendations to Draft DPP2020
AMCHAM Defense Committee submitted a recommendation to Draft DPP2020 on 24 June 2020 to Mr. Apurva Chandra, Special Secretary and Director General (Acquisition), Department of Defence , Ministry of Defence , Government of India, New Delhi
Submissions on the draft social security code rules and occupational health and safety rules
The Ministry of Labour & Employment, Govt. of India through a notification dated 13th November 2020 in the Gazette of India released draft guidelines for the proposed social security code rules and occupational health and safety rules. The committee put forward their...
Suggestions from Industry and Trade Associations on New Foreign Trade Policy Ref: Trade Notice No. 34/2020-21 dated 12-11-2020
The Economic Affairs Committee at AMCHAM made a representation to the Additional Director General at the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on 10th December 2020 giving suggestions on the New Foreign Trade Policy with reference to Trade Notice No. 34/2020-21...
Draft Regulation on Dairy Analogues-Industry Concerns
Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulations, 2020 has Notified a Draft regulation inviting suggestions with respect Dairy Analogues vide notification number F. No. Stds/M&MP/Notification (05)/FSSAI-2019 dated 21st July...
AMCHAM Recommendation to Amended DraftDAP2020 and Amended Offset Guidelines of DraftDAP2020
AMCHAM Defense Committee submitted a recommendation on Amended DraftDAP2020 and Amended Offset Guidelines of DraftDAP2020 on 10th August 2020 to Col Marut Shukla, Member Secretary, Department of Defence, Ministry of Defence , New Delhi
AMCHAM Recommendation to DPM 2009 Appendix E Terms of Contract & Chapter 11 Repair Order
AMCHAM Defense Committee submitted a recommendation on DPM 2009 Appendix E Terms of Contract & Chapter 11 Repair Order on 29 July 2020 to Maj Gen RV Singh ,ACIDS (FP), Department of Military Affairs, Government of India
Recommendation sent to Amb. Arun Singh, Member, NSAB, PMO on the U.S. – India partnership in High Technology
AMCHAM recommendations on the US-India partnership in high technology were sent to Amb. Arun Singh, Member, NSAB, PMO on July 21, 2022, citing important points such as critical infrastructure and supply chain security, quantum computing, trusted supply chain, India-US...
Comments / Suggestions regarding decriminalization of certain Acts and Sections – Department of Financial Services Proposal dated June 8, 2020
The Economic Affairs Committee at AMCHAM made a representation to the Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs on 26th June 2020, giving suggestions regarding decriminalization of certain Acts and Sections – Department of Financial Services Proposal dated June 8,...
Representation to Dr. E.V. Ramana Reddy, IAS Additional Chief Secy Government of Karnataka for face-to-face engagement & redressal process for AMCHAM
The AMCHAM Karnataka Chapter made a representation to Dr. E.V. Ramana Reddy, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Department of Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science & Technology , Government of Karnataka to set up a Fast Track...
AMCHAM Recommendations to amendments in DPM 2009
AMCHAM Defense Committee submitted a recommendation to amendments in DPM 2009 on 27 May 2020 to Mr. Raj Kumar,Secretary (Defence Production),Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence,Government of India,New Delhi, Mr. Apurva Chandra,Special Secretary and...
AMCHAM recommendations to Draft DPP 2020
AMCHAM Defense Committee submitted a recommendation on Draft DPP 2020 on 8 May 2020 to Col Marut Shukla, Member Secretary, Department of Defence , Ministry of Defence, New Delhi.
Request to grant exemption for Medical Devices and Equipment’s for Quality Control Order
AMCHAM's Medical Technology Working group has requested to grant exemption for Medical Devices and Equipment’s for Quality Control Order (S.O. 4353(E), dated 4th December 2019) - effective by 1st June 2020 by one year till 1st June 2021 (Reg Plugs and Socket outlets...
Price Regulations of Medical Devices
AMCHAM’s Medical Technology Working group has recommended price regulations of Medical Devices to Ms. Shubra Singh, Chairman, NPPA on 1st May 2020.
Recommendation on the Health Cess
AMCHAM's Medical Technology Working group has appealed to reconsider the burden on Imported Devices for better patient Affordability to Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra, Secretary, DPIIT, along with Invest India too on 1st May 2020.
Representation to Dr Gaurav Gupta, Principal Secretary Government of Karnataka to include AMCHAM Karnataka in list of associations addressed by Karnataka State
The AMCHAM Karnataka Chapter made a representation to Mr. Gaurav Gupta (IAS), Principal Secretary, Government of Karnataka on 01st May 2020, requesting the inclusion of AMCHAM Karnataka Chapter in the list of associations addressed by Karnataka State. His support was...
Recommendations on Draft Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules, 2020
AMCHAM’s CSR Committee submitted suggestions on the Draft Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules, 2020 to the Ministry of Corporate affairs through the MCA’s feedback portal on April 10th, 2020. Read More
Member’s Concerns on the equalization levy provisions introduced by the Finance Act, 2020
AMCHAM shared member's concern to Mr. Kamlesh Varshney, Joint Secretary (TPL-1), Ministry of Finance, on the equalization levy provisions introduced by the Finance Act, 2020 (Act) on March 27, 2020 and which are sought to be brought into effect from April 1, 2020....
Essential Services status for U.S. Aerospace & Defense Industry players
AMCHAM Defense Committee submitted a recommendation on Essential Services status for U.S. Aerospace & Defense Industry players on 27 March 2020 to "Mr. Pradeep Singh Kharola,Secretary,Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, Dr. Ajay Kumar, Defense Secretary,...
AMCHAM welcomes reforms announcements: enhancing self-reliance in defence production
AMCHAM Defense Committee welcomes reforms announcements: enhancing self-reliance in defence production on 27th March 2022 to Mr. Raj Kumar, Secretary Defence Production,Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, Government of India & General Bipin Rawat,...
Extension request on U.S. industry comments to DraftDPP2020
AMCHAM Defense Committee submitted a recommendation on Extension request on U.S. industry comments to DraftDPP2020 on 26th March 2020 to Dr. Ajay Kumar, Defence Secretary, Department of Defence , Ministry of Defence, Government of India
Recommendations on Existing Provisions of Law
AMCHAM's recommendations to Ministry of Corporate Affairs on a consultation paper to Examine Existing Provisions of Law. These recommendations are to make suitable amendments therein to enhance audit independence and accountability. Read More
Representation on Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme 2020
AMCHAM has made a representation to the Minister of Finance seeking extension of time line of 31st March 2020 prescribed in Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme, 2020. Read More
AMCHAM ICT Committee recommendation on Personal Data Protection Bill 2019
AMCHAM ICT Committee reached out to all the members of AMCHAM to present their views on the National Personal Data Protection Bill that was tabled in 2019. A working group has been formed of 20 Lok Sabha and 10 Rajya Sabha Members and the working group urged the...
Post Budget Recommendations for 2020-21
AMCHAM India has submitted recommendations on the Union Budget 2020-21 to the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, with suggestions compliled from the Tax, Tariff and Regulatory Affairs Committee members. Direct Tax recommendations for 2020-21 Indirect Tax...
Pre Budget Recommendations for 2020-21
AMCHAM India has compiled and submitted proposals for the Union Budget 2020-21to the Ministry of Finance in November 2019. The recommendations compiled with suggestions obtained from AMCHAM Members for changes in the duty structure, rates and broadening of tax base...
FTI Consulting White Paper prepared for the office of The National Cyber Security Coordinator (NCSC)
After months of deliberations, research and meetings, AMCHAM along with FTI Consulting has created a White Paper prepared for the office of The National Cyber Security Coordinator (NCSC), Government of India which provides recommendation for the India’s National Cyber...
Refurbishing Indian Defence Offsets and Enabling “Make in India”
AMCHAM Defense Committee submitted a recommendation on Refurbishing Indian Defence Offsets and Enabling “Make in India” on 21st october 2019 to Ministry of Defence, Government of India
AMCHAM Submission on the Draft National e-Commerce Policy
AMCHAM submission on the draft national e-commerce policy on 29th March 2019, to Mr. Ramesh Abhishek, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Government of India, New Delhi. Read More Letter Mr. Rmesh Abhishek
Submission on the Draft Amendment to Intermediary Guidelines
On 31st January, AMCHAM India sent a submission on the Draft Amendment to the Intermediary Guidelines to Mr. Ajay Prakash Sawhney, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Mr. Pankaj Kumar, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics &...
Inputs on GST provisions
On 18 December, AMCHAM India had submitted inputs on GST Provisions, to the Commissioner – GST Policy Wing, CBDT, Mr. Upender Gupta. Read More Letter to Mr. Upender Gupta
Pre-Budget Memorandum 2019 – 20
On 14th December, AMCHAM submitted suggestions, a Pre-Budget Memorandum: 2019-2020 was sent to the Hon’ble Finance Minister , Mr. Arun Jaitley. Read More Indirect Taxes Direct Taxes Pre Budget Memorandum 2019-20 Direct Tax - Revised
Suggestions for Inclusions under Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013 – 2% CSR Spend
On 14th December, AMCHAM submitted suggestions for inclusions under Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013 - the 2% CSR spend to Mr. Injeti Srinivas, Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Read More
Views on Intermediary Services in the ITeS Sector Under GST
On 6th December, AMCHAM submitted views on intermediary services in the ITeS sector under GST Act 2017 based on inputs received from members of the Tax, Tariff & Regulatory Affairs and ICT Committee, to Mr. John Joseph, Member (Budget), Ministry of Finance. Read...
Feedback on Draft Personal Data Protection Bill, 2018
On 10th October, AMCHAM submitted a response to the Draft Personal Data Protection Bill 2018 to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) as per inputs received by members. The recommendations were aimed to make regulatory regime for data...
Inauguration of Bengal Silicon Valley Hub 13th August 2018
American Chamber of Commerce in India Apex Chamber of US Industry in India[dsm_button button_one_text="Join AMCHAM" button_one_url="https://amchamindia.com/membership/" button_two_url="#" button_alignment="center" _builder_version="4.7.7" _module_preset="default"...
Recommendations on Draft National Digital Communications Policy 2018
AMCHAM submitted recommendations on the Draft National Digital Communications Policy 2018 to the Department of Telecommunications on June 1st, 2018. The recommendations were based on the inputs received from members. Read More
Pre-Budget Memorandum on Direct and Indirect Taxes 2018-19
AMCHAM's Tax, Tariff and Regulatory Affairs Committee presented the Pre-Budget Memorandum 2018-19 to the Chairman, CBDT, and his team in the Ministry of Finance on December 7th, 2017. Read More Read the pre-budget presentation on indirect taxes
U.S. Companies’ Role in Public Procurement for Cybersecurity Products and Solutions
AMCHAM’s ICT Committee submitted recommendations relating to the U.S. Companies’ Role in Public Procurement for Cybersecurity Products and Solutions to Mr. Arvind Kumar, Ministry of Electronics and information Technology Read More
Representation on Sixty Days of GST – Implementation Challenges
AMCHAM’s Tax, Tariff and Regulatory Affairs Committee sent a representation to Mr. Hasmukh Adhia, Secretary, Department of Revenue, on the implementation challenges for the first sixty days of GST. A copy of the letter was also sent to Mr. Alok Shukla, Joint Secretary...
Recommendations Relating to the IT Industry
AMCHAM’s ICT Committee submitted recommendations relating to the IT industry to Mr. Ajay Sawhney, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology. Read More Letter to Mr. Ajay Sawhney<
Suggestions on the 2018 National Telecom Policy
AMCHAM’s ICT Committee submitted suggestions on the 2018 National Telecom Policy to Ms. Aruna Sundararajan, Secretary, Department of Telecommunications. Read More Letter to Ms. Aruna Sundararajan
AMCHAM Ganga Action Plan End-to-End Solution by Member Companies
AMCHAM’s Infrastructure and Smart Cities Committee submitted the AMCHAM Ganga Action Plan --- an end-to-end solution by member companies --- to Mr. Nripendra Misra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister with copies marked to Dr. Shrikar Pardesi, Director, Smart...
Representation on Clarification Related to Final Guidelines for Establishing ‘Place of Effective Management’ (POEM) in India
AMCHAM’s Tax, Tariff and Regulatory Affairs Committee made a representation to Mr. Sushil Chandra, Chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes, seeking clarification related to final guidelines for establishing ‘Place of Effective Management ‘(POEM) in India. Similar...
AMCHAM Representation on Goods and Services Tax w.r.t. Anti-Profiteering
AMCHAM Representation on Goods and Services Tax w.r.t. Anti-Profiteering AMCHAM’s Tax, Tariff and Regulatory Affairs Committee made a representation on GST w.r.t. anti-profiteering to Mr. Arun Jaitley, Finance Minister, Government of India. Read More
AMCHAM’s Agriculture and Food Processing Committee Representation to the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
AMCHAM's Agriculture and Food Processing Committee Representation to the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare AMCHAM's Representation to the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Membership
By joining AMCHAM India, you become part of an active and dynamic Apex Chamber of U.S. Industry in India with a membership base of more than 400 American companies in India. AMCHAM is an important voice for policy advocacy, a critical source for business intelligence, a vibrant platform for networking and expanding your business.