Government of India
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Department of Industry Policy & Promotion
Udyog Bhavan, New Delhi,
Press Note No. 5 (2015 series), Dated 27th April, 2015
STREAMLINING THE PROCEDURE FOR GRANT OF INDUSTRIAL LICENSES
The initial validity of Industrial License for Defence Sector, as per Press Note 5 (2014 series) and Press Note 9 (2014 series), is presently three years, extendable upto seven years.
2. In partial modification of the above mentioned Press Notes, the initial validity of Industrial License for Defence Sector is being revised to seven years, further extendable upto three years for existing as well as future Licenses. This is being done as a measure to further promote ease of doing business, in view of the long gestation period of Defence Contracts to mature.
(Shubhra Singh)
Joint Secretary to the Govern ent of India
DIPP File No. 9(8)/2014-IL(IP) Dated the 27th April, 2015.
