Specialist Practice Division
A to Z in Expertise in Government Schemes & FTAs
Foreign Trade Policy (FTP 2023), Free Trade Agreements (FTAs/CEPAs), PLI Incentives & Export Remissions
Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992, Customs Act, 1962 & Foreign Trade Policy 2023
Institutional Practice Overview
A to Z in Expertise in Government Schemes & FTAs
Strategic advisory and execution across India's Foreign Trade Policy, multilateral Free Trade Agreements (FTAs/CEPAs/ECTAs), and central/state manufacturing incentive schemes. We assist corporate enterprises with Production Linked Incentive (PLI) compliance, RoDTEP scrip management, Advance Authorisation, EPCG duty-free capital imports, MOOWR bonded manufacturing, Preferential Rules of Origin (CoO) certifications, and Maharashtra PSI industrial subsidies.
At R.D. Kundalia & Co., our senior partners and qualified associates deliver disciplined, proactive guidance to ensure full statutory compliance, protect client rights during regulatory scrutiny, and optimize financial outcomes.
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Practice Inception
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Governing Statutes & Provisions
Our advisory and attest functions are benchmarked against key legislative mandates:
- Foreign Trade Policy 2023 & Handbook of Procedures (DGFT)
- Customs Tariff (Determination of Origin) Rules under FTAs / CEPAs
- Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Guidelines (MeitY, MoCI, DHI, MoP)
- Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme
- Section 65, Customs Act, 1962 (MOOWR Bonded Manufacturing Scheme)
- Maharashtra Package Scheme of Incentives (PSI 2019) & State Industrial Subsidies
Statutory Forms & Schedules
Disciplined Statutory Oversight • 40+ Years Practice Continuity
Statutory Certainty in a Digitally Monitored Regulatory Era
“India's expanding FTA network (CEPA/ECTA) and PLI incentive schemes offer monumental tariff advantages, but stringent Rules of Origin (CAROTAR 2020) and audit trails demand uncompromising compliance precision.”
— Partner, Foreign Trade & Industrial Policy
Specialist execution across Preferential Rules of Origin (e-CoO), Advance Authorisation, EPCG redemptions, RoDTEP scrips, and Maharashtra PSI subsidies.
Core Competency Matrix
Four Pillars of Practice Mastery
Structured into specialized sub-disciplines to provide end-to-end statutory depth.
Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) & Preferential Tariffs
- India-UAE CEPA, India-Australia ECTA, ASEAN-India FTA & India-Japan CEPA analysis
- Determination of Preferential Rules of Origin (Wholly Obtained, Value Addition, CTH/CTSH)
- Electronic Certificate of Origin (e-CoO) procurement via DGFT trade portal
- Customs CAROTAR 2020 verification, audit defense & dispute resolution for preferential claims
Export Promotion & Duty Exemption Schemes
- Advance Authorisation scheme management for duty-free raw material imports
- Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) scheme for zero-duty capital asset acquisition
- Export obligation (EO) monitoring, annual reporting, and redemption / EODC closure
- MOOWR (Manufacture and Other Operations in Warehouse Regulations) duty deferment setup
Export Rebates & Remissions (RoDTEP & RoSCTL)
- Product-wise HS Code eligibility assessment and RoDTEP rebate rate optimization
- ICEGATE electronic ledger management, e-scrip generation, and secondary transfer/sale
- Annual RoDTEP Return compliance (mandatory for claims exceeding ₹1 Crore)
- Duty Drawback (DBK) all-industry and brand-rate determination with Customs
Production Linked Incentives (PLI) & State Subsidies
- PLI application drafting, capex milestone tracking, and quarterly incentive claims
- Maharashtra Package Scheme of Incentives (PSI 2019) eligibility (IPS, electricity duty waiver, interest subsidy)
- CA Statutory Certifications for invested capital, incremental turnover, and value addition
- Liaison representation before DGFT, Zonal Customs, EPCs, and Directorate of Industries
Comprehensive Scope of Services
Every engagement under Government Schemes & FTAs is executed with meticulous documentation, statutory accuracy, and accountable reporting.
Preferential Certificate of Origin (e-CoO) Procurement under FTAs/CEPAs
Compliant with Foreign Trade (Development guidelines and ICAI audit standards.
CAROTAR 2020 Compliance & Origin Verification Defense
Compliant with Foreign Trade (Development guidelines and ICAI audit standards.
Advance Authorisation License Setup & EODC Redemption
Compliant with Foreign Trade (Development guidelines and ICAI audit standards.
EPCG License Procurement & Export Obligation Discharge
Compliant with Foreign Trade (Development guidelines and ICAI audit standards.
RoDTEP & RoSCTL Scrip Generation, Monetization & Ledger Reconciliation
Compliant with Foreign Trade (Development guidelines and ICAI audit standards.
Mandatory Annual RoDTEP Return Filing on DGFT Portal
Compliant with Foreign Trade (Development guidelines and ICAI audit standards.
MOOWR Section 65 Bonded Warehouse Licensing & Duty Deferral
Compliant with Foreign Trade (Development guidelines and ICAI audit standards.
PLI Scheme Application, Milestone Audit & Quarterly Subsidy Claim
Compliant with Foreign Trade (Development guidelines and ICAI audit standards.
Maharashtra PSI 2019 Industrial Promotion Subsidy (IPS) Sanction
Compliant with Foreign Trade (Development guidelines and ICAI audit standards.
Customs Duty Drawback (DBK) Brand Rate Fixation & Filing
Compliant with Foreign Trade (Development guidelines and ICAI audit standards.
Who We Advise & Represent
Structured Engagement Lifecycle
Statutory Diagnosis & Records Review
We analyze your transactional records, existing filings, and identify applicable provisions, exemptions, and compliance risks.
Reconciliation & Algorithmic Audit
Our team runs exhaustive multi-source reconciliations (ledgers, bank statements, government portal logs, statutory schedules).
Partner Review & Quality Attestation
Every filing and certification is vetted by a partner in accordance with ICAI Auditing Standards (SA) and relevant statutory rules.
Filing, Representation & Ongoing Support
We handle electronic filing with authorities, secure acknowledgements, and provide defense representation during departmental queries.
Consult a Specialist in Government Schemes & FTAs
Whether you have an upcoming statutory filing deadline, need audit attestation, require registration with authorities, or face scrutiny notices, connect directly with our partner team in Kandivali, Mumbai.
Direct Partner Access
09323588800
rashmikantkundalia@yahoo.co.in
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