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Representation on the Proposed FOPNL Model and HFSS Criteria

Agriculture and Food Processing Committee /

Under the aegis of the Agriculture & Food Processing Committee, AMCHAM submitted a representation to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, seeking consideration of industry recommendations on the proposed FOPNL (front of pack nutrition labelling).The representation highlights the need for a science-based and consumption-relevant approach to HFSS classification, including serving-based assessment, evaluation of products in their ready-to-consume / reconstituted form, and retention of exemptions for

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Agriculture and Food Processing Committee

Representation to Consider the Reconstitution Principle in the FOPNL (Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labelling) Model

Agriculture and Food Processing Committee /

Under the aegis of the Agriculture & Food Processing Committee, a representation to consider the Reconstitution Principle in the FOPNL (Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labelling) Model was submitted to the Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. The representation seeks inclusion of the reconstitution principle for products

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Agriculture and Food Processing Committee

Request for Consideration on the Draft Model RFP for Procurement of Cloud Computing Services

Information and Communication Technology Committee /

AMCHAM shared a request for consideration on the draft ‘Model RFP for Procurement of Cloud Computing Services’ with the National e-Governance Division, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, in September 2026. The submission welcomed the initiative as an important step towards a common, structured framework for cloud procurement by government entities across India. The recommendations

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Information and Communication Technology Committee

Seeking Clarification Regarding Refund of Accumulated Input Tax Credit Claimed by Special Economic Zone Units on Zero Rated Supplies

By Tax, Tariff & Regulatory Affairs Committee /

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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By Tax, Tariff & Regulatory Affairs Committee

Submission on Regulatory Data Protection – Pharmaceutical Sector

Pharma Committee /

AMCHAM shared a note on regulatory data protection in the pharmaceutical sector to Mr. Darpan Jain, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Government of India. The submission outlined that a well-designed regulatory data protection framework would significantly strengthen India’s pharmaceutical and life sciences ecosystem by encouraging greater R&D investment, expanding clinical research, supporting global capability centers

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Pharma Committee

Policy Recommendation – Facilitation of Medical Device Component Imports

Medical Devices Committee /

AMCHAM submitted regulatory concerns relating to medical device components to Mr. Darpan Jain, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, requesting appropriate policy intervention to facilitate the exemption of components and spare parts that do not possess an independent intended medical purpose or standalone clinical functionality from separate regulatory classification and compliance requirements.

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Medical Devices Committee

Representation – Tax Exemption for Gratuity Received

By Tax, Tariff & Regulatory Affairs Committee /

While the labour law reforms have significantly strengthened employee social security by broadening the wage base for computation of gratuity, the corresponding provisions under the Income-tax Act, 2025 have not yet been fully aligned with the revised statutory framework. This has resulted in unintended tax consequences for employees, increased compliance challenges for employers, and avoidable

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By Tax, Tariff & Regulatory Affairs Committee

Recommendations on Draft Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence in Courts, 2026

Information and Communication Technology Committee /

AMCHAM submitted suggestions to the Supreme Court of India on the Draft Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Courts, 2026. The recommendations cover a risk-tiered classification framework calibrated to use case and influence on judicial outcomes, clearer definitions of “AI” and “AI Service Provider” with responsibility allocated across the value chain, recognition of

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Information and Communication Technology Committee

Recommendations on Mitigating Supply Chain Disruptions Affecting Government IT Hardware Procurement of Memory and Storage Components

Information and Communication Technology Committee /

AMCHAM’s Electronics Manufacturing Committee shared a specific request on memory pricing volatility to the Department of Expenditure Policy Division, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in April 2026. The recommendations were aimed at mitigating the supply chain disruptions affecting government IT hardware procurement of memory and storage components.

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Information and Communication Technology Committee

Recommendation on RBI Draft Amendment Directions — Technology-Based Device Restriction Mechanisms

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

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Electronics Manufacturing Committee
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