The Manufacturing and Other Operations in Warehouse Regulations (MOOWR) scheme was designed to empower Indian manufacturers, a strategic initiative that allows duty deferment on imported inputs, creating immediate cash flow relief.
In theory, MOOWR enables liquidity, competitiveness, and flexibility. In reality, most enterprises are trapped in endless spreadsheets, manual duty tracking, and time-consuming monthly reporting that erodes the very benefits the scheme was meant to deliver.
What should accelerate growth has become a compliance bottleneck. That’s where MOOWR Scheme Automation changes everything.The Growing Compliance Burden in MOOWR
For manufacturers operating under MOOWR, compliance involves far more than a few reports. Every stage from duty deferment tracking to consumption reports and ex-bond Bills of Entry demands accuracy, timing, and meticulous reconciliation.
Yet most organizations still rely on manual methods. The results are predictable: slow shipments, data mismatches, and regulatory risk.
Let’s break down what’s really happening
1. Inefficient Processing Slows Shipments
Generating consumption reports and ex-bond BoEs manually can take 2–3 days, sometimes even longer for complex Bills of Material (800+ line items).
The regulation mandates that shipments be cleared within a 2–3 hour window, which makes manual processing nearly impossible.
Business Impact:
When digital-first competitors can generate duty and stock reports in minutes, manual operations put your supply chain and reputation at risk.
2. Error-Prone Stock and Duty Tracking
Maintaining BoE-wise and item-level inventory accuracy across hundreds of SKUs is one of the hardest parts of MOOWR compliance. Without automation, 30% of consumption reports typically need reworking due to mismatches and formula errors.
Business Impact:
In short, every manual entry creates risk. And every rework costs both time and trust.
3. Monthly Reporting Overload That Drains Resources
Each monthly compliance report under MOOWR contains 200+ columns of duty, import, wastage, and consumption data. Preparing, verifying, and reconciling this data manually takes five or more days of high-value manpower.
Business Impact:
When compliance consumes more time than production, something has to change.
COVORO’s Solution: Turning MOOWR from Burden to Advantage
COVORO eliminates the manual chaos with AI-powered MOOWR Scheme Automation, a fully integrated, compliance-ready platform that transforms complex, multi-day tasks into real-time operations.
Instead of managing MOOWR through spreadsheets and manual data entry, manufacturers can now rely on automation for:
The result?
How COVORO Transforms MOOWR Compliance
Let’s look at how automation reshapes each pain point into measurable value
1. Automated MOOWR Compliance (Consumption, Duty, Reporting)
COVORO automates every step from BoE extraction to duty payments and monthly reporting.
Impact:
2. Complex Documentation Simplified
Multiple BoEs, domestic vs. imported inventory segregation, and wastage records are handled automatically
Impact:
3. Real-Time Stock and Triple Duty Bond Tracking
COVORO tracks item-level stock across triple duty bonds (B-1, B-17, and B-18) in real time, ensuring full compliance and accuracy.
Impact:
4. Centralized EXIM Ecosystem with AI Dashboards
MOOWR isn’t an isolated process; it connects with SEZ, EPCG, COO, and other EXIM operations.
COVORO’s unified platform brings all of these under one AI-driven dashboard.
Impact:
5. One-Click Monthly Reporting
The platform auto-generates 200+ column monthly reports accurate, comprehensive, and ready for audit submission.
Impact
Transforming Compliance into Tangible Value
Automation doesn’t just make MOOWR faster; it makes it financially smarter.
Massive Time Savings
Compliance processes that once took days are completed in minutes.Value: Faster dispatches, improved delivery timelines, and more time for business expansion.
Cost Efficiency & Resource Optimization
AI-driven automation reduces manual workload, freeing skilled professionals from repetitive tasks.Value: Lower operating costs, leaner teams, and redeployment to high-value functions.
Compliance Accuracy & Risk Reduction
Automated duty reconciliation and stock tracking ensure 100% accuracy.Value: No penalties, no audit risks, and stronger regulatory confidence.
Working Capital & Profitability Gains
Real-time monitoring ensures every eligible refund (RODTEP, ROSCTL, Drawback) is claimed promptly.Value: Unlocked cash flow, reduced financing costs, and higher profitability.
End-to-End EXIM Ecosystem – Powered by Agentic AI
COVORO’s Agentic AI doesn’t just automate MOOWR; it integrates the entire EXIM value chain.
The result: A connected, intelligent, and compliant ecosystem that drives liquidity, compliance, and competitiveness.
Ready to Simplify MOOWR Compliance?
Manual MOOWR operations waste time, trap cash, and increase risk. With COVORO’s MOOWR Scheme Automation, you can transform compliance from a burden into a strategic advantage fast, accurate, and audit-ready.
Book a Demo today and see how COVORO helps you unlock cash flow, accelerate compliance, and empower your manufacturing growth.