EPCES MEPZ Region, in collaboration with Knowledge Partner KPMG in India, organized a high-impact webinar on April 24, 2026, titled “IGCR Compliance for EOUs and Supplies to DTA by SEZ Units at Concessional Rate of Duty.” Attended by over 135 members, the session provided a deep dive into the practicalities of the IGCR Rules, 2022, focusing on digital compliance through ICEGATE and the mandatory filing of IGCR-1, 2, and 3/3A forms. Key leaders, including Shri Sunil Rallan (Vice Chairman, EPCES) and Shri Alok V. Chaturvedi (Director General, EPCES), opened the event by emphasizing the critical need for industry preparedness under evolving customs frameworks. Expert speakers from KPMG, led by Shri P. S. Krishnan, highlighted that seamless alignment between internal ERP systems and IGCR reporting is essential to avoid audit objections and heavy penalties.

The technical discussion specifically addressed the complexities of SEZ to DTA supplies, noting that concessional duty rates—recently rationalized under Notification 11/2026—are strictly subject to conditions such as a 20% value addition and a 30% DTA sale cap. Participants were advised to maintain rigorous Bill of Entry (BoE)-wise tracking to overcome common operational hurdles like lack of traceability and job work tracking issues. The session concluded with a special address from Shri Kota Rajasekar (Regional Vice Chairman, EPCES MEPZ SEZ), who called for proactive internal controls and single-point ownership of compliance data. This collaborative initiative underscores EPCES's commitment to guiding its members through technical regulatory challenges to ensure uninterrupted and compliant trade operations.