Small rubber footwear units get 1 yr to comply with quality normsMicro and small enterprises in the non-leather footwear sector have received an extended deadline of July 31, 2027, for mandatory quality c...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
SEZ import relief to fast track chip projectsIndia's semiconductor manufacturing sector is set for a major boost. New rules exempt imports for Special Economic Zones from quality check...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Manufactured monopoly: How industrial policy is structuring monopolies in IndiaIndia's industrial strategies are shaping a landscape where giant corporations thrive while smaller enterprises struggle to keep up. Polici...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
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...
29 May, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
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...
25 May, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
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...
24 May, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
HVR Solar to commission 1.2 GW module manufacturing plant in Sonipat this June 2026HVR Solar is set to launch a 1.2 GW solar module manufacturing facility near Murthal, Sonipat, in June 2026, bolstering India's renewable e...
21 May, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Indian toy brand Legend of Toys raises Rs 21 crore in Pre-Series A roundLegend of Toys, an Indian toy brand, has raised R 21 crore in funding. This capital will drive growth in new play categories, marketing, an...
15 May, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
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
Fastener traders want govt to roll back quality control order amid rising cost, supply disruptionsFastener traders are calling for the withdrawal of a new quality control order. They state the order is increasing costs, reducing supply, ...
10 May, 2026, 03.37 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
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. ...
14 Apr, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Govt not yet issued quality certificate to 160 Chinese cos for selling toys in IndiaConsumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh said the government plans to bring more products under the mandatory quality control order (QC...
06 Jan, 2023, 09.56 PM IST
BIS urges consumers to buy toys with ISI markBIS urged consumers to buy toys bearing 'ISI mark' from the market as such products have mandatory quality certification.
21 Jul, 2022, 06.48 PM IST
India, Slovak Republic ink agreement for standards formulationThe MoU was signed between the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and the Slovak Office of Standards, Metrology and Testing (SOSMT), BIS said...
28 Jul, 2015, 06.29 PM IST
- Govt inches closer to cement import
Nearly two months after it made public its intention to allow import of cement certified by international agencies, the government has set ...
24 Jul, 2007, 04.48 AM IST