India trade talks on dual-use goods, software, and tech set for January 30

Key international speakers, including the Chair of the 1540 Committee of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and the Chair of Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), as well as senior government officials including the Commerce Secretary, Member (Customs) of CBIC, DGFT, and over 500 industry representatives, are expected to participate.

The conference aims to focus on outreach to the industry, especially those dealing in sectors regulated under India’s SCOMET list, including special materials and high-tech equipment, chemicals, biotechnology, defense, aerospace (comprising Drones/UAVs), electronics and semiconductors, telecommunications, information security, etc., along with related software and technology.

Several industry representatives are scheduled to share their experiences related to the export of dual-use goods and technologies.

Sessions planned during the day-long conference will concentrate on various aspects of India’s Strategic Trade Control system, including the legal and regulatory framework, steps taken to streamline the SCOMET policy and licensing processes, the enforcement mechanism, and supply chain compliance programs.

As part of its Strategic Trade Control system and in accordance with the relevant control lists, guidelines, and provisions of international conventions, mechanisms, and regimes, India regulates the exports of dual-use items, nuclear-related items, and military items, including software and technology under the SCOMET list, which is notified by DGFT under the Foreign Trade Policy.