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

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

Force Majeure Relief Secured for Government Procurement Contracts Amid West Asia Supply Chain Disruption

AMCHAM engaged with the Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY)  to seek relief for U.S. companies facing supply chain and logistics disruptions arising from the ongoing West Asia geopolitical situation. Following a representation by AMCHAM to Ms. Parama Sen, Additional Secretary, Department of Expenditure, they issued Office Memorandum No.

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Information and Communication Technology Committee

Request for Consideration on Draft Amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021

AMCHAM’s submitted a request for consideration on the Draft Amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 202, with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Inter-alia, the following issues were highlighted: Preserve legal sanctity of clarifications, advisories, and directions in their present form, thereby allowing enforcement mechanisms only through

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Information and Communication Technology Committee

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