Food and agro-processing

₹5 crore duty position on an expanding product line

A food and agro-processing manufacturer.

Background

An established Indian food processor adding a new product line, needing high-value imported capital goods, selling into both domestic and export markets.

The problem

Export volumes were uncertain, which ruled out EPCG and its export obligation.

What they did

Imported capital goods under MOOWR, began production, imported raw materials under the same licence, and paid duty on the imported content of goods sold domestically.

What happened

Project cost down 12–15%, payback period shortened, and a significant export order secured within the first year.

Why it matters

They could not commit to an export obligation, and MOOWR did not ask them to.


The figures

~₹3 crore
Duty deferred on capital goods
12–15%
Project cost reduction
~₹2 crore
Duty deferred on raw materials
₹10.8 crore
Capital goods imported

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