Andhra Pradesh Automobile & Auto Components Policy 2015

GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AUTOMOBILE & AUTO COMPONENTS POLICY 2015-20Government of Andhra Pradesh has identified automobiles as a key thrust sector for industrial development. The Sector has tremendous potential to generate employment opportunities and foster innovation and growth. Automobile & Auto Components Policy 2015-20 aims to generate new employment opportunities for at least 2 lakh people and attract new investments of at least ` 20,000 crore in this sector by 2020. Development of Automobile sector in Andhra Pradesh is predicated on robust infrastructure such as excellent port logistics, industrial corridors, large land bank, 24X7 power and conducive environment for business and enterprise. Government of Andhra Pradesh seeks to build upon strong presence of automotive component manufacturers and large pool of highly trained manpower in setting up dedicated Suppliers’ Manufacturing Centers and Auto Clusters to leverage econo- CONTENTS mies of scale and produce world-class product quality. Cognizant of the need to expand talent pool and deepen industry-specific skills, 1 Introduction to Andhra Pradesh 06 Automobile & Auto Components Policy 2015-20 focuses on industry-academia part- 2 Introduction to the sector 09 nerships promoting apprentice-model and scalable for-profit vocational training. Automobile & Auto Components Policy 2015-20 encompasses a holistic package of 2.1 Market Overview 09 incentives on infrastructural support, subsidizing common infrastructure development 2.2 Export Potential / Domestic Consumption 11 and aiding marketing, patenting and quality certification. To develop a healthy eco- system, special incentives are formulated for associated ancillary units in mega inte- 3 Why Andhra Pradesh 14 grated projects. 3.1 Andhra Pradesh's position as a manufacturing hub 14 I am certain that the Automobile & Auto Components Policy 2015-20 would provide a fillip to skill development and technology upgradation and make the Sector globally 3.2 Tactical advantages that Andhra Pradesh offers 14 competitive. 4 Policy Targets and Objectives 18 I look forward to welcoming investment in automobile industry, and promise a condu- cive environment for innovation, research & development and business to flourish. 5 Policy Validity 19 Join us as we embark on the growth trajectory of Sunrise Andhra Pradesh. 6 Supersession 19 Nara Chandrababu Naidu Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra PradeshCONTENTS LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS 7 Definition of Project 21 24X7 24 hours a day; 7 days a week ACCIF Andhra Chamber of Commerce and Industry Federation 7.1 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) 21 ACMA Automotive Components Manufacturers Association of India 7.2 Large Industrial Project 21 AP Andhra Pradesh 7.3 Mega Project 21 APSSDC AP State Skill Development Corporation 7.4 Mega Integrated Project 21 ASC Automotive Support Center 8 Ease of Doing Business 23 ASMC Automotive Suppliers Manufacturing Center 9 Skill Development initiatives 24 FDI Foreign Direct Investment GDP Gross Domestic Product 10 Automotive Suppliers Manufacturing Centers (ASMC) 26 GoAP Government of Andhra Pradesh 11 Auto Cluster 28 GoI Government of India 12 Infrastructural Support 30 GSDP Gross State Domestic Product 13 Fiscal Incentives 32 IBEF India Brand Equity Foundation 14 Special incentives for Mega integrated automobile projects 34 ₹ Indian Rupee ISO International Organization for Standardization 14.1 Expectations from Mega Integrated 35 automobile project proponent MSME Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise MW Megawatt NATRiP National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project NSDC National Skill Development Corporation OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer PPP Public Private Partnership SC/ST Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe USD United States Dollar YoY Year on year01 Srikakulam Vizianagaram Visakhapatnam INTRODUCTION TO East Godavari ANDHRA PRADESH West Godavari Guntur Krishna Andhra Pradesh is strategically located on the Southeast coast of India and is a natural gateway to East & Southeast Asia. The State has a population of 4.93 crore Kurnool Prakasam (as per population census - 2011), accounting for 4% of country’s population, residing in 4.9% of country’s geographical area. Andhra Pradesh has abundant natural Anantapuram Kadapa Nellore resources (barytes, limestone, bauxite, and a number of minor minerals), fertile land and river basins, water resources, extensive canal system and conducive agro-climatic Chittoor conditions. The State has the second longest coastline in India and is also one of the largest producers of marine products. At current prices, the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Andhra Pradesh was ₹ 4,75,859 crore in 2013-14. Between 2004-05 and 2012-13, the average annual GSDP growth rate of Andhra Pradesh was 7.25% while the average per capita income at (current prices) increased from ₹ 46,345 in 2008-09 to ₹ 88,876 in 2013-14. 06 | Automobile & Auto Components Policy 2015-20 Automobile & Auto Components Policy 2015-20 | 0702 INTRODUCTION TO THE SECTOR 2.1 Market Overview The Indian Automotive Industry has been growing at an appreciable pace with an expanding domestic and export market during the past decade. By 2020, India is expected to become a major automobile manufacturing hub and one of the largest market for automobiles. India’s capabilities in frugal engineering have lent it the nickname of being the world’s “small car capital” i. The Indian automobile industry accounts for 22% of the Country's manufacturing GDP and is one of the biggest job creators, both directly and indirectly ii. With an average annual production of 17.5 Million vehicles, India is currently the 7th Largest automobile producer in the world. By 2016, India is expected to become the fourth largest automotive market by INDIA volume iii. Indian auto components industry accounts for around 7% of India’s GDP and provides employment opportunities to about 19 million people iv. Turnover of the Indian auto component industry in 2012-13 was USD 39.7 billion and is expected to reach USD 115 billion by 2020-21 MAKING as per estimates by Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) v. India is the world’s largest manufacturer of Motorcycles, the second largest manufacturer, and the fifth largest commercial vehicle manufacturer in the world INROADS Cont... 08 | Automobile & Auto Components Policy 2015-20 Automobile & Auto Components Policy 2015-20 | 09vi. The cumulative Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflow into the Indian automobile 2.2 Export Potential / Domestic Consumption industry from April 2000 to August 2014 was USD 10.11 billion Demographically and economically, India’s automotive industry is well-positioned for growth, servicing both domestic demand and vii. The Indian automobiles sector is categorized into four different sub sectors: increasingly, export opportunities. Two Wheelers, Passenger Vehicles, Commercial Vehicles and Three Wheelers 4% 9% 4% 2.2.1 Export Potential 31% 15% 17% i. India is set to emerge as the destination of choice for design and manufacture of automobile and auto components with its annual output reaching USD 145 billion by 2016. This would then account for more than 10% of India’s GDP and would provide 25 million additional employment opportunities ii. The exports of auto components registered a YoY growth of 16.7% to 12% ` 61,487 crore (USD 10.04 billion) in 2013-14 and are projected to reach USD 12 billion by FY 15-16 and to USD 30 billion by FY 20-21. Majority of 77% 19% Indian auto component exports are to countries in Europe, which account for 12% 38.11% of total exports, followed by countries in Asia with 25% share Two Wheelers Passenger Vehicles Engine Parts Drive Transmission & Steering Parts Commercial Vehicles Three Wheelers Body & Chassis Suspension & Breaking Parts Equipment Electric Parts & Others Market share of Indian automobile Industry by volume Market share of Indian automobile component industry bu volume (Source: IBEF - 2013 - 14) (Source: ACMA - 2013 -14) INDUSTRIAL CORRIDORS 10 | Automobile & Auto Components Policy 2015-20 Automobile & Auto Components Policy 2015-20 | 11Drivers of growth 2.2.2 Domestic Consumption Low per capita ownership of cars, rising prosperity and the increasing a) Central Government Initiatives: affordability of vehicles offers a healthy outlook for the Indian i. The Government of India allows automotive industry. The growth of Indian automobile industry in 2014 100% FDI under the automatic route rode primarily on the two-wheeler segment. ii. The Government has set up National Automotive Testing and R&D Drivers of Growth: Infrastructure Project (NATRiP) at a a) Expanding Road Network: total cost of USD 388.5 million to enable the industry to be i. India has the second largest road network in the world at technologically at par with global 4.7 million km. Road development activity has gradually standards increased over the years with an improvement in connectivity between cities, towns and villages in the country. The Govern- b) Investments: ment of India has set aside 20% of the investment of USD 1 i. To meet the burgeoning domestic trillion reserved for infrastructure during the 12th Five-Year demand, many auto makers have Plan (2012–17) to develop country's roads. This is projected to begun to invest in various segments give a fillip to the demand for cars and other vehicles in the industry in the last few years. b) Rising Disposable Income: The industry has attracted FDI worth USD 11.35 billion during the period i. There has been a steady increase in the disposable income April 2000 to November 2014 in India. India’s share-of-wallet is shifting from basic necessities to discretionary items. India is also projected c) Skilled Local Workers: to add over 68 million households to its already significant i. The country has over 1900 middle class by 2030, which would drive an ever increasing polytechnics and over 10,000 demand for automobiles engineering colleges that feed the c) Significant headroom for growth: industry’s requirement for skilled manpower. India has one of the i. India is home to the second largest population in the world. highest number of qualified The estimated population in 2014 is 1.25 billion people living graduate engineers in the world in over 206 million households d) Rich resource base of steel: ii. Currently, there are only 16 passenger vehicles per’000 population, 5 commercial vehicles per’000 population i. India is the 4th largest producer of and 85 two wheelers per’000 population steel in the world and is slated to become the 2nd largest steel iii. Projected increase in India’s working-age population is likely producer by end of 2015. The cost to help stimulate the burgeoning market for private vehicles of making steel is also significantly iv. It is estimated that by 2020, migration on account of lower than other countries urbanization / suburbanization shall be over 140 million 12 | Automobile & Auto Components Policy 2015-20 Automobile & Auto Components Policy 2015-20 | 1303 WHY ANDHRA PRADESH 3.1 Andhra Pradesh's position as a manufacturing hub The Automobile and Auto Components Industry has a strong presence in the State of Andhra Pradesh owing to a broad base of automotive component manufacturers and a large pool of highly trained and skilled manpower. i. The automobile sector in Andhra Pradesh has a potential for USD 2 billion investment and USD 3.50 billion output, according to a recent analysis by Automotive Components Manufacturers’ Association of India (ACMA) ii. Andhra Pradesh has to its credit, more than a 100 automotive component manufacturers (including first-tier suppliers and OEMs) which specialize in various auto components such as gears, pistons and axles iii. Over half the cylinder liners and clutch plates in India are being produced in Andhra Pradesh 3.2 Tactical advantages that Andhra Pradesh offers a) Excellent Port Logistics: i. Andhra Pradesh has 1 major (Visakhapatnam) and over 14 notified minor, deep water ports. This infrastructure provides ample opportunities to industries to develop export trade relations with various countries across the globe ii. The State is actively encouraging the private sector to improve the THRIVING port infrastructure and 6 ports are under various stages of development in the PPP mode. Additionally, Andhra Pradesh has prepared a perspective development of ports according to which MANUFACTURING a cargo of 200 Metric Ton would be handled by 2019-20 which is almost 4X the current figure of 58 Metric Ton HUB 14 | Automobile & Auto Components Policy 2015-20 Automobile & Auto Components Policy 2015-20 | 15b) Industrial Corridors (VCIC/ CBIC): i. Andhra Pradesh has the unique distinction of being the only state in India being part of two of the three major industrial corridors presently under implementation in the country ii. GoAP is in advanced stages of securing funding from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for developing infrastructure in the Visakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor (VCIC) which shall stretch from Visakhapatnam to Nellore. Four important nodes have been identified along the corridor and intra/inter node connectivity and infrastructure projects are under advanced stages of planning iii. Krishnapatnam has been identified as one of the three nodes in the JICA supported Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC) c) Large Land Bank: i. The State of Andhra Pradesh has an identified land bank of 3 lakh acres and is further in the process of consolidating an additional industrial land bank of approximately 7 lakh acres. This consolidated land bank of 10 lakh acres would give the State a strategic edge in attracting investments. This land would be administered in accordance with the New Industrial Policy 2015-20 ii. It is proposed to set up at least 2 auto clusters in the State d) Reliable Infrastructure: i. The GoAP is committed to supplying 24X7 reliable, quality power to industry. While the State is currently power surplus, it has embarked on an ambitious plan to add another 16,484 MW of power generation capacity by 2019-20 ii. The State is also committed to invest in and ensure adequate and world-class infrastructure and common facilities across industrial parks, manufacturing zones, Industrial corridor nodes etc. PROGRESSIVE. e) Abundant availability of skilled manpower: i. Andhra Pradesh provides highly skilled resources which affirms its comparative lead with reference to skill sets SUPPORTIVE. required in the automobile sector ii. The State has over 200 polytechnics and 225 engineering colleges that feed the industry’s requirement for skilled manpower 16 | Automobile & Auto Components Policy 2015-20 Automobile & Auto Components Policy 2015-20 | 17ON THE RIGHT TRACK 04 05 POLICY TARGETS AND POLICY VALIDITY OBJECTIVES The policy will be valid for 5 years from the date of notification. The proposed Policy targets and objectives are as follows: a) To make Andhra Pradesh one of the most preferred destinations for automobile and auto component investments b) Attract new investments worth atleast ` 20,000 crore in the sector by 2020 06 c) Create additional employment opportunities for 200,000 personnel in the sector by 2020 d) Attract mega automobile projects in the State and promote the establishment of new auto clusters SUPERSESSION e) Identify and address the existing infrastructure gaps affecting the automobile and auto components industry This policy supersedes any previous policy on f) Promote innovation, research and development in the industry Automobile and Auto Components sector by the State. and ensure continuous technology upgradation g) Encourage skill development in the automobile domain with the help of PPP and Industry-Institution partnerships 18 | Automobile & Auto Components Policy 2015-20 Automobile & Auto Components Policy 2015-20 | 1907 DEFINITION OF PROJECT 7.1 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) GoAP will follow the MSME definition laid out by Government of India for MSME as per MSME Act 2006. The definition for MSMEs will be revised automatically as per the guidelines of GoI from time to time. 7.2 Large Industrial Project Large Project is an industry unit in which the investment on plant and machinery is less than ` 500 crore and more than the investment threshold for Medium enterprises decided by the MSME Act 2006 of GoI. 7.3 Mega Project Project with capital investment of over ` 500 crore or creating employment for over 2000 people will be accorded mega project status and tailor-made incentives will be offered based on factors such as investment and technology. 7.4 Mega Integrated Project The mega integrated automobile project will mean automobile projects that will have engine plant, press shop, body shop, transmission line, assembly line, paint shop etc. either on its own or in consortium or joint venture mode in the same location with investments over and above ` 1500 crore which will bring ancillary units of a minimum of ` 500 crore investment within 3 years. This investment will include the investment made in land, building and plant and machinery only. 20 | Automobile & Auto Components Policy 2015-20 Automobile & Auto Components Policy 2015-20 | 2108 EASE OF DOING BUSINESS The Government shall introduce a set of initiatives that will ease the compliance procedures for new and existing automobile and auto component companies. a) Labor Concessions: Subject to applicable laws, the Government will give permission to the automobile and auto components industry for 24x7 (three shifts) operations, employment of women in the night shifts, flexibility in employment conditions including working hours for women and shorter or longer shift timings and hiring of contract workers. The automobile industry will be declared to be a ‘Public Utility’ under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 in order to prevent flash strikes. b) Single Desk Clearance: GoAP shall create an e-platform for facilitating all industrial clearances in 21 working days. This platform shall integrate requisite pre/post commencement services and clearances provided by multiple state agencies/ departments through the investment lifecycle. Other similar initiatives as per the New Industrial Policy 2015-20 would be applicable CONDUCIVE to the Automotive / Auto Components Sector. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT 22 | Automobile & Auto Components Policy 2015-20 Automobile & Auto Components Policy 2015-20 | 2309 SKILL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES a) Impetus would be given to establish industry-academia partnerships (with state universities, IIT, IIIT and IIM) to promote apprenticeship model and R&D related to the industry b) GoAP shall also strive to set up quality testing-cum-R&D laboratories in collaboration with leading global institutions. These facilities would be accessible to all manufacturers in the sector (having manufacturing units in Andhra Pradesh) and would be set up on a PPP basis c) GoAP has set up APSSDC on lines of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), a not-for-profit company under the Companies Act, 2013 d) APSSDC will provide funding to build scalable, for-profit vocational training initiatives. It will also enable support systems such as quality assurance, information systems and train the trainer academies either directly or through partnerships e) State will identify required quantum of skilled manpower, map industry specific skill sets and provide courses at different levels of education – matriculation and above NURTURING TALENT 24 | Automobile & Auto Components Policy 2015-20 Automobile & Auto Components Policy 2015-20 | 2510 AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIERS MANUFACTURING CENTERS (ASMC) a) GoAP will strive to set up multiple world-class Automotive Suppliers’ Manufacturing Centers (ASMC). These centers shall be industrial parks dedicated to Auto Component manufacturers and suppliers which shall help them meet the expectations of Auto OEMs in terms of product quality, reliability and cost competitiveness. Units which propose to engage in manufacturing of cutting edge products and innovative manufacturing practices, shall be given preference for allotment of facilities in the ASMC b) This center shall offer space, area development, shared business services and optimized logistics services in order to enable a “Plug and Play” business environment. GoAP shall, preferably in a PPP mode, develop the following common infrastructure: i. Common design and technology facilities for use by all automotive and auto component units PLUG ii. Facilities like laser cutting center, prototype production facility center, rubber testing lab, polymer testing lab, environmental and endurance testing lab etc. iii. State-of-art training facilities, boardroom, and exhibition AND center for trade fairs iv. Common infrastructure such as Drainage/ Effluent Treatment/ Solid Waste management & utilities including Power, Gas and Water PLAY v. Social infrastructure such as housing, primary healthcare, dormitories, schools etc. 26 | Automobile & Auto Components Policy 2015-20 Automobile & Auto Components Policy 2015-20 | 2711 AUTO CLUSTER a) GoAP plans to set up 2 major auto clusters (apart from the ASMCs mentioned above) which will cater to Automobile companies, in the PPP mode in districts of Nellore and Chittoor. These clusters shall have similar common infrastructure (like that of ASMCs) albeit on a larger scale. These clusters shall have integrated townships with schools, hospitals, housing etc. (to be developed on a PPP basis) b) The proposed Auto Clusters shall also house dedicated Skill Development centers which shall be set up by ASSDC in conjunction with industry associations for Automobile & Auto Components. This shall enable on-the-job training of labour and lowering of costs related to training for companies CLUSTER BASED GROWTH 28 | Automobile & Auto Components Policy 2015-20 Automobile & Auto Components Policy 2015-20 | 2912 INFRASTRUCTURAL SUPPORT a) Land: GoAP is committed to speed up the process of making land available to d) Export Oriented Units: For export focused units, the incentives as per the Export investors. Auto Components industry which follows its principals to new locations, policy of the State shall be applicable, over and above what is made available collectively pool in similar kind of investments as the OEM who brings in mega under this policy. projects. Considering this, in case of Mega Integrated automobile projects, e) Rail & Road Connectivity: The GoAP shall strive to construct elevated the Government will offer land to dependent ancillary units at the same rates as expressways to decongest roads to the industrial areas and will also look to offered to respective OEM (wherever Government allocates land to OEM and ensuring better road access to ports as this would enhance competitiveness upto a maximum of 50% of the land allocated to OEM) of the State and the industry, providing conducive logistical infrastructural b) Quality Power: Automobile and Auto Components industry is quality power support for industrial development. Visakhapatnam-Chennai industrial corridor intensive and power sensitive. The GoAP is committed to supplying 24X7 reliable, and Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor that are being developed with financial quality power to industry. Power Subsidy as envisaged under the New Industrial assistance from Asian Development Bank and Japan International Cooperation Policy 2015-20 shall be made available to the Automotive/ Auto Components units Agency respectively, will also provide excellent road and rail connectivity for freight movement to and from ports and logistic hubs. c) Water: Industrial water is one of the essential requirements of automobile and auto components industry. The GoAP shall support set up of water treatment plants in private public partnerships in/around major auto hubs in order to meet this requirement MOST PREFERRED DESTINATION 30 | Automobile & Auto Components Policy 2015-20 Automobile & Auto Components Policy 2015-20 | 3113 FISCAL INCENTIVES a) Capital Subsidy for common infrastructure in c) Marketing incentives: Auto Clusters and ASMC Developers 50% of cost of participa- Developers of Auto Clusters and Automotive tion with a maximum Suppliers Manufacturing Centers (ASMC) shall be amount of ` 5 lakh to be provided financial assistance of 50% for fixed capital reimbursed to investments in building and common infrastructure, maximum of 10 MSME up to a maximum of ` 20 crore units per year for participating in interna- b) Patent Cost & Quality Certification cost tional trade fairs reimbursement GoAP proposes to provide financial assistance towards expenses incurred for patent registration and for quality certifications. The financial assistance will be limited to 75% of the cost, subject to a maximum of ` 25 lakh for obtaining patent registration and 50% of all charges, subject to a maximum of ` 5 lakh paid for obtaining quality certification. This would be applicable only to MSME units BEST IN CLASS INCENTIVES 32 | Automobile & Auto Components Policy 2015-20 Automobile & Auto Components Policy 2015-20 | 33MEGA INCENTIVES FOR MEGA PROJECTS 14 SPECIAL INCENTIVES vi. Reimbursement of stamp duty and 14.1. Expectations from Mega Integrated transfer duty on the lands meant automobile project proponent FOR MEGA INTEGRATED for industrial use a) The project (mother plant) should be fully vii. Water Supply will be made at 50% established within 3 years AUTOMOBILE PROJECTS of the price of existing industrial b) The project proponent should make supply tariff for the initial 5 years investment in training either by creating its from the date of commencement Mega Integrated Automobile Projects c) State Fiscal Incentives: own training facility or by supporting and of commercial production shall additionally be eligible for the collaborating with local technical i. 100% CST reimbursement for 10 years following incentives: d) Ancillary units of Mega Integrated institutions by way of provision of or GST regime whichever is earlier Projects hardware, software, faculty etc. and a) Land: Government Land, where ii. Gross VAT/SGST reimbursement on sale thus create high quality trained manpower Ancillaries with minimum sale of available, at a concessional rate of finished goods for 20 years or 150% in the region to support the automobile 50% of their product to the mother on a case to case basis. of capex spent in first 7 years, industry unit for 5 years from the date of whichever is earlier b) Other industrial commencement of production, c) To undertake CSR in an effective manner iii. Concessional VAT/SGST rates on infrastructural facilities: shall be eligible to avail 75% inputs/raw materials & capital goods Note: Incentives mentioned in the reimbursement of Gross VAT/C- i. Uninterrupted 24 hours power Automobile & Auto Components Policy @ 5% for 20 years. ST/SGST for 10 years from the date supply would be provided 2015 - 20 will be extended to industries iv. Reimbursement of State VAT/SGST of of commencement of production or as per guidelines to be notified separately ii. 4 lane road connecting the plant input credit for a period of 20 years 100% of capex spent in first 7 years, to the nearest national highway whichever is earlier. The Input Tax v. No entry tax and no Octroi duties on or state highway will be provided of these ancillaries shall be equated any items procured by the investors to the input tax of mother plant. 34 | Automobile & Auto Components Policy 2015-20 Automobile & Auto Components Policy 2015-20 | 35GOVERNMENT OF ANDHRA PRADESH