Quality consciousness key to global competitiveness, says consumer affairs secretaryConsumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare urged Indian manufacturers to make quality standards central to operations to strengthen global comp...
12 May, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
The Gold Standard: How a Bootstrapped Company Outlasted Every Funded Rival in India’s Goldtech BoomAugmont Enterprises has quietly established India's most comprehensive gold platform. Unlike well-funded rivals that faltered, Augmont focu...
07 May, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
A 1% problem that can derail India’s factory lines as tiny screws throw big tantrumsA recent analysis highlights that stringent regulations on fasteners, a seemingly minor expense, are leading to significant production hurd...
06 May, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Electric appliance makers to seek GST cut as LPG crisis lifts demandElectric cooking appliance makers are urging the government to reduce GST on products like induction cooktops and air fryers, while also se...
08 Apr, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
Looking for replacement of your old gold jewellery after unprecedented price rise? 6 factors you must check before going for new hallmarked pieceWith gold prices rising, consumers are increasingly exchanging old jewellery for hallmarked pieces to ensure purity and better resale value...
12 Feb, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
Centre asks states to crack down on manufacturers selling sub-standard helmetsThe Centre has directed states to crack down on manufacturers and retailers selling substandard helmets, emphasizing the importance of BIS-...
05 Jul, 2025, 02.20 PM IST
Over 91 pc of toys tested by BIS found compliant with quality normsThe Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) reports high compliance among toys. Most samples meet quality standards since January 2021. BIS is inc...
19 Jun, 2025, 04.37 PM IST
Amid Amazon and Flipkart warehouse raids, spotlight falls on a major originator of non-certified productsBIS has conducted major raids on Amazon and Flipkart warehouses to eliminate non-compliant products from e-commerce platforms. Investigatio...
18 Mar, 2025, 10.21 AM IST
Explained: Why Amazon and Flipkart are under the scanner for non-certified productsThe Bureau of Indian Standards carried out search and seizure operations at several Amazon and Flipkart warehouses in Lucknow, Gurugram, an...
17 Mar, 2025, 04.19 PM IST
Amazon reaffirms commitment to compliance, consumer safety after BIS raids on non-certified productsBIS raids at Amazon and Flipkart warehouses revealed non-certified products, including toys and electronics, violating regulations. Amazon ...
16 Mar, 2025, 01.26 PM IST
No disruptions in copper supplies due to quality control: Mines MinistryThe Mines Ministry has implemented quality control orders for copper, effective December 1st. Eight domestic and international suppliers ar...
06 Dec, 2024, 06.58 PM IST
How to check purity of goldHow to check if the gold that you have purchased is pure or not. For this, the Bureau of Indian Standards, a government body, certifies the...
02 Nov, 2021, 10.16 AM IST
Look for these four signs of purity while buying goldTo certify the purity of gold jewellery, BIS does hallmarking on the gold jewellery. BIS hallmarking consists of four components.
24 Jun, 2021, 01.15 PM IST
Only BIS-certified helmets to be made, sold in India for two-wheelersThis would help in avoiding sale of low-quality two-wheeler helmets in the country, which would help in protecting persons involved in acci...
27 Nov, 2020, 08.39 PM IST
Govt to bring helmets under mandatory BIS regimeThis will enable to have only BIS-certified helmets for two wheelers to be manufactured and sold in India. The ministry has invited suggest...
01 Aug, 2020, 05.21 PM IST
Hallmarking of gold jewellery mandatory now. Here's what you need to knowThe way you buy gold changed from January 15 as hallmarking has now become mandatory. There are four components that you should look for on...
17 Jan, 2020, 01.39 PM IST
Deadline for BIS-certified steel use may be relaxed for carmakersThe steel ministry will take measures to ensure that the mandate to use the BIS-certified steel from March 15 does not hamper automobile pr...
22 Jan, 2016, 11.15 AM IST