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BIS sets norms to protect indigenous seedsThe Bureau of Indian Standards has introduced a new framework for community seed banks. This standard aims to conserve India's traditional ...- RBI highlights strong banking sector health, says lenders can withstand severe shocksIn the fiscal year 2025-26, India's financial landscape demonstrated remarkable stability. Both banks and non-bank entities showcased solid...
- India may soon let consumers choose ethanol-blended petrol based on their cars: ReportConsumers will soon have more choices at petrol pumps across India. New ethanol-blended petrol variants like E20, E22, E25, and E30 will be...
- UK’s steel curbs emerge as an early hurdle for FTA with India ahead of roll-out. Is there a way out?The UK has extended safeguard measures on select steel imports; starting from July 1, 2026, it will reduce tariff-free quotas by 60% and im...
- Speaking diamond: A buyer’s glossary for India’s new disclosure eraIndia's Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) now mandates clear labeling for natural versus laboratory-grown diamonds, enhancing consumer trust...
- India’s desi gaming startups tap culture and storytelling to break China’s grip on toy and board game marketIn the vibrant world of play, Indian board games and toys are experiencing a renaissance. Consumers are leaning towards locally inspired op...
- What India’s new E22 to E30 Petrol variants mean for fuel prices, vehicles and ethanol useIndia has launched new fuel standards for petrol with higher ethanol content, including E22, E25, E27, and E30. This move supports the nati...
- India seeks greater role in global international space normsIndia is actively seeking a greater influence in setting international standards for the burgeoning space sector. As global experts convene...
- Layoffs hit tech, GCCs; Startups rewrite summer rulesHappy Wednesday! Tech and GCC talent are facing more layoffs as they move up the value chain and integrate into global operations. This and...
- Startups spot a cool opening as ACs become everyday needAir-conditioners are becoming an essential purchase in India, attracting startups like Helium and Optimist into a market long dominated by ...
- Govt should cap charges of product testing under quality control order: GTRIHigh testing and certification costs for Quality Control Orders (QCOs) are pushing many MSME importers out of business, according to GTRI. ...
- Draft BIS norms spark debate over cost burden on small sellersExperts flagged mounting costs from duplicate norms, with some reporting severe business losses after sudden BIS enforcement measures.
- Centre may relax quality control compliance window for steel intermediatesThe Steel Ministry is likely to grant a 15-20 day grace period before enforcing quality control orders on intermediate steel materials, add...
- Customs dept closely monitoring toy imports, newer modus operandi adopted to circumvent BIS norms: CBICThe CBIC on Saturday said the customs department is closely monitoring import of toys and continuously tackling newer modus operandi adopte...
- Onus of testing tap water quality is on supplying departments: Bureau of Indian Standards“BIS will not test the water unless these bodies request us to do so. We have drafted the quality norms for tap water and have shared it wi...
- BIS to help developing countries adopt Indian StandardsThe ministry of consumer affairs, which controls BIS, has asked ministry of external affairs to promote indigenous Indian Standards in deve...
- Govt asks BIS to prescribe standards for imported goods to curb non-essential Chinese importsBIS, which deals with marking and certification of goods, is also revamping its website, incorporating quality standards and information ab...
- Govt relaxes manufacturing norms for PPE makersThe norms have been relaxed for filter half masks, surgical face masks and eye protectors by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Earlier,...
- India exporting bulletproof jackets of international standard to over 100 nations: BISA top BIS official said that India is the fourth country after the US, UK and Germany to have its own national standard on bulletproof jack...
- NCDEX re-launches Steel Long FuturesNCDEX, one of the leading commodity exchange re-launched its Steel Long Contract based on the BIS 2830 grade.
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