Chairman EPCES Mr. Badiga Participates in Finance Minister’s Pre-Budget Consultation with “Trade and Services” Group
Outreach Session in Trade Finance in Dahej SEZ by EPCES under the chair of DC Dahej. In collaboration with ECGC and BDO on 24.11.2024
Shri Srikanth Badiga, Chairman and Shri Vilas Gupta, Member CGC participated in Board of Trade Meeting in Mumbai on 13.9.2024 under the chair of Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon'ble Commerce and Industry Minister
Stakeholder Consultation on SEZs and EOUs Led by Commerce Secretary Shri Sunil Barthwal in Hyderabad on 30.08.2024.
Stakeholder Consultation on SEZs and EOUs Led by Commerce Secretary Shri Sunil Barthwal in Hyderabad on 30.08.2024.
Stakeholder Consultation on SEZs and EOUs Led by Commerce Secretary Shri Sunil Barthwal in Hyderabad on 30.08.2024.
Shri Jitin Prasada, Hon'ble Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, visited the DC NSEZ Office on August 17, 2024.
Shri Sivashanmugam Kumaresan, Co-Founder of RISHABA INDUSTRIES LLP, is now the Regional Chairman of EPCES, MEPZ SEZ, Chennai, and recently met the Development Commissioner of MEPZ.
Shri Dnyaneshwar Patil , IAS, Takes Charge as DC Seepz
Shri Srikanth Badiga assuming charge as new Chairman, Export Promotion Council for EOUs and SEZs (EPCES) on 14.3.2024
Russian Delegation Explores Investment Opportunities in NSEZ.
EPCES Events
Nov 19 2025
Meeting With DG Systems FTWZ issues
EPCES Organised a meeing with DG System in hybrid mode for FTWZ units for issues related to ICEGATE on 19th November 2024 at NSEZ.
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Sep 16 2025
Navigating US Tariffs: Strategic Insights for Indian Exporters & Importers
• The seminar focused on the impact of U.S. tariffs on Indian exporters and importers.
• Types of Tariffs: The discussion included country-specific reciprocal tariffs (currently 15% plus the MFN rate) and product-specific Section 232 tariffs, which apply to goods like steel, aluminium, and potentially pharmaceuticals. A "secondary tariff" concept was also introduced, where tariffs can apply to raw materials within a final product.
• Mitigation Strategies: The speaker, Shri. Himanshu, provided strategies to mitigate tariff impacts. These included optimizing the origin of goods, leveraging the "first sale for export" concept, and refining transaction values.
• First Sale for Export: This strategy allows for a lower customs duty tax base in the U.S. by using the earlier sale price from the manufacturer (e.g., an SEZ unit) to an intermediary entity, rather than the final sale price to the U.S. importer. This can result in a significant reduction in customs duty costs. Key conditions for this strategy include multiple sales before import into the U.S. and proving an arm's-length price.
• Transshipment Penalties: The importance of avoiding transshipment penalties was highlighted, which can result in an additional 40% tariff if the origin of goods is misrepresented. Substantial transformation must occur in the intermediate country to legitimately change a product's origin.
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Feb 14 2025 - Feb 14 2025
INFHRA CONFERENCE - SEEPZ
INFHRA - organised a conference for the real estate developers and companies who are opting to be a Sez unit. INFRHRA makes its presence pan India basis through conferences / programs and workshops, its an association and epitomizes the interest of trade and industry and interacts with its counterpart international partners to promote bilateral trade. They had invited EPCES during their recent conference held in New Delhi. EPCES, SEEPZ ZONE had been invited to a talk on SEZ and the role of EPCES in promoting the SEZ. Regional Director,SEEPZ briefed on SEZ sector as well as SEEPZ and highlighted on the role of EPCES, the membership and services. Also interacted with a few of the companies on the subject, specifically about setting up a unit in SEZ. Some of them have shown interest and are keen in setting up an unit in SEZ.
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Jan 22 2025
csez-Banglore -Joint Development Commissioner Shri A.S Naveen Kushalappa IRS on his completion of deputation period and on his promotion as Commissioner of Customs and CGST
on 22-01-2025 EPCES Regional office Bangalore staff and staff of CSEZ Bangalore attended felicitation and farewell function of Joint Development Commissioner, CSEZ Bangalore Shri A.S Naveen Kushalappa IRS on his completion of deputation period and on his promotion as Commissioner of Customs and CGST.
The felicitation and farewell function were presided over by Smt P. Hemalatha IAS, Development Commissioner, CSEZ. On behalf of EPCES, the Regional Director Shri C U Poovaiah IRS presented a Flower bouquet and a fruit basket, highlighted his helpfulness for EPCES members and wished him a successful career in all his future assignments.
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Jan 14 2025
Hybrid Meeting Organised By EPCES Noida with NSDL - Tracing Status of Various Custom Documents
Hybrid meeting was organised by NSDL on tracking status of various Customs documents of SEZ. Presentation was given by NSDL in the office of DC on 14th January 2024 at 11.00 AM. EPCES Noida arranged participants and also attended the meeting
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Jan 03 2025
Webiniar on Customs Compliance Requirements of BIS, EPR & LMPC An Overview"
The Directorate General of Taxpayer Services, CBIC, Bengaluru Zonal Unit (DGTS) in association with EPCES CSEZ, Bangalore Region and other stakeholders organised a webinar event on "Customs Compliance Requirements of BIS, EPR & LMPC An Overview" for the benefit of the members of EPCES, covering the detailed study on Customs compliance requirements on Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), on Extended Producer Responsibility(EPR) and on Legal Metrology Packaged Commodities (LMPC) on 3rd January 2025 with distinguished speakers Shri. Amar Kumar Sinha, I.R.S., Additional Director General, Ms. Rachna, I.R.S. Joint Director, DGTS BZU of Directorate General of Taxpayer Services Bengaluru Zonal Unit Bengaluru and Shri KK Pillai Regional Chairman, EPCES-CSEZ. The welcome address, introductory remarks and the Vote of Thanks was delivered by Shri A. Ebenezer, IRS, Assistant Director, DGTS -BZU Bengaluru.
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Nov 14 2024
Interactive Session on SEZ Compliance at Brigade Tech Gardens SEZ, Bangalore.
A Physical interactive session on Sez, Rules and procedures was held exclusively for SEZ Developer & SEZ units in the premises of Brigade Tech Garden SEZ, Bangalore on the 14th November 2024,
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Nov 13 2024
Vigilance Awareness Campaign
DC office organised an Awareness Programme as a part of Vigilance Awareness Campaign 2024 on 13th November 2024 at the Athulya Auditorium, Infopark Campus. Topic of the programme was Culture of Integrity for Nations Prosperity.
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Oct 25 2024
Outreach Program and Open House for EOUs & DTA units on Trade Credit Insurance & Recent Developments
EPCES in association with the Development Commissioner Office, SEEPZ organized an Outreach Program and Open House for EOU and DTA units on Trade Credit Insurance and Recent Developments on 25th October, 2024 in Goa.
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Oct 10 2024
Inauguration Ceremony of Gate No.2 and Customs Examination Area in Noida Sez
1) Inauguration Ceremony of GateNo.2 and Customs Examination Area by Shri Vimal Anand, JS , Deptt. of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India on 10th October 2024.. EPCES arranged participants and also attended the function. Shri Vilas Gupta, CGC member , Shri Sunil Puri Regional Chairman and other our RGC members also attended the ceremony
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Oct 04 2024
Awareness Programme on Cyber Hygiene and Security
As per the directives of the Central Vigilance Commission, an awareness programme was organised at the DC Office on 4th October 2024.
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News & Highlights
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NEWGuidelines Sought for Cancelling LOA of Non-Operational SEZ Units
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EPCES Conducts Webinars on GST 2.0 & Customs Compliance
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EPCES Requests Inclusion of FTWZs for Import of CBU Motor Vehicles
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Statement of Activities and Financials
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EPCES Seeks Relief on Steel Tube Imports
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Virtual Seminar on "Navigating US Tariffs: Strategic Insights for Indian Exporters & Importers"
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New GST Rates Notified on Goods
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Amendment in Import Policy Condition of ATS-8 covered under Chapter 29 of ITC HS, 2022, Schedule - (Import Policy)-regarding.
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Realisation of Service Proceeds in INR for SEZ–DTA Contracts with Indian Armed Forces
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EPCES Webinar on GST 2.0 – Impact of Rate Rationalization, Measures & Proposals
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MoM - BoA 131
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Hon'ble Cim Meeting with EPC'S on 3rd Sep.2025
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Suspension of Postal Shipments to USA
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EPCES Seeks Exemption for SEZs & EOUs from DGFT MIP Notification
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EPCES Submits Measures to Mitigate Impact of High US Tariffs on Indian Exports (28 Aug 2025)
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Membership Renewal Circular
