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Request for Consideration on Select GST and Regulatory Issues Affecting Operations of SEZ Units

AMCHAM submitted a request for consideration to Chairman CBIC, GST Council, GST Policy Wing, CBIC and SEZ Division, Ministry of Commerce on select GST and regulatory issues affecting SEZ units. The request highlighted in detail, the following issues : Endorsement requirements for procurement of services by SEZ units, which in practice has evolved into a […]

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By Tax, Tariff, & Regulatory Affairs Committee

Suggestions on Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP), 2026

AMCHAM submitted suggestions to the Ministry of Power, Government of India on the Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP), 2026. The suggestions focus upon how India’s electricity transition must be anchored on three inseparable system objectives: reliability of supply, affordability of electricity, and progressive decarbonization. Specific recommendations on resource adequacy and reliability, renewable energy integration, generation

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Advocacy

Seeking Inclusion of Select Life-saving Medicines in the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) Exemption List

AMCHAM submitted suggestions to the Ministry of Power, Government of India on the Draft National Electricity Policy (NEP), 2026. The suggestions focus upon how India’s electricity transition must be anchored on three inseparable system objectives: reliability of supply, affordability of electricity, and progressive decarbonization. Specific recommendations on resource adequacy and reliability, renewable energy integration, generation

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Pharma Committee

Recommendations for Upcoming National Policy on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

AMCHAM submitted suggestions to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India on the forthcoming National Policy on SAF. The recommendations cover feedstock development and sustainability, fiscal incentives and investment support for SAF production and blending, infrastructure and supply chain enablement, certification, quality assurance, and MRV (monitoring, reporting, and verification), policy implementation and review mechanism,

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Advocacy

Import Management System (IMS) Implementation Extension

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.

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Electronics Manufacturing Committee

Representation on IMS Implementation

AMCHAM sent a representation to the Ministry of Labor and Employment, Government of India urging the government to have a stakeholder consultation of rideshare and e-commerce platforms on social security framework for gig and platform workers. This is crucial in view of the significant contributions of these sectors to the gig economy, in order to ensure that the rollout of the Code on Social Security (CoSS) and its effective implementation is comprehensive and inclusive of the varied challenges and opportunities across the gig ecosystem.

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Electronics Manufacturing Committee

Request for Support in Enhancing Manufacturing Capabilities by Shifting Production Lines from China to India

AMCHAM sent a representation to the Ministry of Labor and Employment, Government of India urging the government to have a stakeholder consultation of rideshare and e-commerce platforms on social security framework for gig and platform workers. This is crucial in view of the significant contributions of these sectors to the gig economy, in order to ensure that the rollout of the Code on Social Security (CoSS) and its effective implementation is comprehensive and inclusive of the varied challenges and opportunities across the gig ecosystem.

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Manufacturing Committee

Request for QCO Extension Beyond December 2024

AMCHAM sent a representation to the Ministry of Labor and Employment, Government of India urging the government to have a stakeholder consultation of rideshare and e-commerce platforms on social security framework for gig and platform workers. This is crucial in view of the significant contributions of these sectors to the gig economy, in order to ensure that the rollout of the Code on Social Security (CoSS) and its effective implementation is comprehensive and inclusive of the varied challenges and opportunities across the gig ecosystem.

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Energy Committee