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Industries have begun restarting their operations in a calibrated way, specifically in green zones with around 33% staff and arefocussing on demand and priorities. Companies are ensuring business continuity without compromising on the health and safety of its staff against Covid-19. Although it is early days to predict a near accurate impact, it is important to not only survive but continue to grow by adapting, adopting, and reshaping, transforming businesses through product and process innovations.

The Government of India has extended the lockdown upto May 17 with some relaxations. It has demarcated districts within states and union territories into red, orange and green zones. India presently has 130 red zones, 284 orange zones and 319 green zones and the good news is that government is allowing industrial activities to restart their operations in green zones with reduced workforce.

It is extremely important for the manufacturing industry, once they begin their operations, to followthe guidelines and spearhead operations in a focused manner. The industry needs to primarily focus on survival and explore opportunities and diversify their business to cater to newer segments.Strategy, planning, resilience and leadership will be put to the test in this mission.

IMTMA is bringing you information on efforts by countries across the world including India to tackle the situation. The e-newsletter gives an insight into news, advisories, and notifications from the central and state governments in India and the best practices that Indian and global industries have adopted to combat this pandemic.
 

News Updates

 
  UAV for Armed Forces: Boost to Make in India initiative, MSMEs can get UAV projects
(Financial Express, May 7, 2020).
  Railways to deploy isolation
coaches at 215 stations

(Mathrubhumi, May 8, 2020).
 
         
  A roadmap for manufacturing:
These five steps can power an industrial
revival in the aftermath of corona
 
(The Times of India, May 7, 2020).
  India Looks to Lure More Than
1,000 U.S. Companies Out of China

(Bloomberg Quint, May 7, 2020)
 
         
  Indian Govt Developing Land Twice Luxembourg’s Size to Lure Companies Looking to Exit China
(Swarajya, May 7, 2020).
  Will consider deferring new standards
for auto industry: Nitin Gadkari

(Economic Times Auto, May 8, 2020).
 
         
  Making a comeback: Automakers,
dealerships open shutters

(Economic Times Auto, May 8, 2020).
  VE Commercial Vehicles
resumes manufacturing operations in India

(Economic Times Auto, May 8, 2020).
 
         
  States to which migrant labourers are returning must use this to attract investment: Vikram Kirloskar
(Economic Times Auto, May 9, 2020).
  Rico Auto Industries resumes
operations at several plants across India

(Economic Times Auto, May 9, 2020).
 
 

Central Government Advisories

 
 

Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India

Clarification on holding Annual General Meeting through video conferencing or other audio-visual means. Read More

     

Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Industries should take positive approach and tap opportunities created after Covid-19 crisis is over. Read More

 
 

State Government Advisories

 
 

Government of Karnataka

SOP for entry of persons from other states for Karnataka 5-May-2020. Read More

     

Government of Andhra Pradesh

Guidelines on disinfection of common public places including offices. Read More

 
 

Central Government Notifications

 
 

Ministry of Finance, Government of India

Seeks to clarify 'issues in respect of challenges faced by the registered persons in implementation of provisions of GST Laws'. Read More

     

Ministry of Finance, Government of India

Seeks to extend the due date for furnishing FORM GSTR-3B, Jan-March, 2020 returns for the taxpayers registered in Ladakh. Read More

 
             
 

Ministry of Finance, Government of India

Seeks to extend the due date for furnishing of FORM GSTR 9/9C for FY 2018-19 till 30th September, 2020. Read More

     

Ministry of Finance, Government of India

Seeks to extend the validity of e-way bills till 31.05.2020 for those e-way bills which expire during the period from 20.03.2020 to 15.04.2020 and generated till 24.03.2020. Read More

 
             
 

Ministry of Finance, Government of India

Seeks to make amendments to special procedure for corporate debtors undergoing the corporate insolvency resolution process under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. Read More

     

Ministry of Finance, Government of India

Seeks to make fifth amendment (2020) to CGST Rules to allow to furnish the return in FORM GSTR3B verified through electronic verification code (EVC),and to file the Nil return through short messaging service. Read More

 
             
 

Ministry of Finance, Government of India

Seeks to amend notification No. 18/2019-Customs dated 6th July, 2019 so as to increase effective rate of Road and Infrastructure Cess (RIC) collected as additional duty of customs on petrol and diesel by Rs. 8 per litre. Read More

     

Ministry of Finance, Government of India

Seeks to amend notification No. 04/2019-Central Excise dated 6th July, 2019 so as to increase effective rate of Road and Infrastructure Cess (RIC) collected as additional duty of excise on petrol and diesel by Rs. 8 per litre. Read More

 
             
 

Ministry of Finance, Government of India

Seeks to amend notification No. 05/2019-Central Excise dated 6th July, 2019 so as to increase effective rate of Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) on petrol by Rs. 2 per lire and on diesel by Rs. 5 per litre. Read More

 
 

National Best Practices

 
 

Greaves Cotton

With a clear focus on getting the rural economy back on track, the company has geared up with a host of initiatives under its new program called “Engine Of Growth”. The engine mentioned here is metaphorical, indicating progress, protecting lives, providing livelihoods, supporting communities & ultimately driving prosperity supporting economic wellbeing of millions. Read More

     

Jindal Stainless

Jindal has restarted partial operations in a phased manner at its Hisar plant in Haryana. The company has implemented all necessary guidelines set by the central government and local authorities to ensure safety and well-being of all the employees and other stakeholders involved in the manufacturing operations. Read More

 
 

 

     

 

 
 

Nippon Paint (India)

Nippon Paint (India) (Decorative Division) has begun undertaking sanitizations efforts at all its depots and facilities across India, in an effort to mitigate the spread of the Covid-19. With this new measure, the company hopes to ensure all its paint products leave the depots free of any contamination, which could possibly affect the dealers or painters when handling them. All the paint products are dispatched affixing the sticker ‘Sanitised for your safety’. Read More

     

Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India

The National Council for Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC), Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, in association with the Gujarat Council of Science & Technology (GUJCOST), will be organizing a Citizen’s Science Webinar Series on ‘Science Communication in the Time of Covid-19’ during 10-16 May 2020 everyday between 10-11 a.m. The webinar would be accessible online through internet. Read More

 
             
 

Ashok Leyland

Ashok Leyland, flagship company of the Hinduja Group and India’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer, has recently announced a slew of initiatives in the Ventilator Making and Distribution efforts. Read More

     

Anatomiz3D

Anatomiz3D, one of the industry leaders in 3D Modelling and 3D printing for healthcare in India, has developed state-of-the-art 3D printed face shields to offer end-to-end protection to essential workers. Read More

 
             
 

Mahindra

In keeping with auto industry trends of going digital, SUV major, Mahindra & Mahindra has announced the launch of its end-to-end online car owning solution called Own-Online. The company’s network of 270 plus dealers & 900 plus touchpoints have been integrated into ‘Own-Online’ for real-time assistance, hygienic home test-drives & vehicle delivery. Read More

     

Toyota Kirloskar Motors

In a bid to support the authorities in their battle against Covid-19, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has undertaken a several measures in the areas of health, safety and food in support of Karnataka Government and local administration to safeguard the health and well-being of the care givers.TKM has pledged to support the authorities with 45 thermal scanners (20 to the Bangalore police and 25 to quarantine hospitals) to enable quicker detection and proactive support to affected individuals. Read More

 
 

Global Best Practices

 
 

Chevron

Chevron is committed to protecting its customers and supporting its workforce while helping those affected and supporting healthcare workers on the frontlines of the pandemic. Read More

     

Nestle

Nestle has joined forces with with the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to provide immediate help to strengthen health care systems, where the need is greatest. Read More

 
             
 

International Chamber of Commerce

ICC has partnered with International SOS, the world’s largest medical and security services firm, to launch the new ICC AOKpass mobile app, to provide trusted recognition of individuals’ Covid-19 compliance status. Read More

     

GBBN

GBBN is currently fabricating and distributing 650 3D printed face shields to healthcare institutions and non-profits at the frontline of battling the COVID-19 crisis within Ohio and Kentucky. Read More

 
 
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  IMTMA Covid-19 Policy Advocacy       IMTMA Covid-19 Help Desk  
             
 

IMTMA has set up a section on Covid-19 Policy Advocacy, relevant Notifications, Press notes, Orders and Circulars issued by the Central and State governments, and the Reserve Bank of India are published on the page

     

IMTMA is pleased to announce formation of “COVID-19 IMTMA Help Desk” for proactively addressing the concerns of Members, specifically related to COVID-19 Government Policies, Financial and Regulatory issues. Members may send their queries by clicking on “COVID-19 IMTMA Help Desk” button in IMTMA homepage www.imtma.in and filling-up the query form

 
 

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