Where Zepto stands in q-comm; H-1B relief kicks inHappy Wednesday! Zepto's IPO filing reveals where it really stands against Blinkit and Instamart. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning D...
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...
Engineering exports rise to $122 billion, emerge as India's largest export segmentThis remarkable growth, driven by government support and a diversified product basket, highlights the sector's resilience and global compet...
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...
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...
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...
Induction cooktop makers may be enticed with duty, GST cutsIndia is weighing tax cuts on induction cooktops. This aims to boost local manufacturing and make electric cooking more affordable. The gov...
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. ...
Supply woes spur call for easing quality curbs on critical importsIndian industries are seeking relaxed quality control rules. This move aims to secure vital components from alternative sources like China....
QCOs were also imposed on raw materials and intermediate goods - so a rollback is welcomeIndia is taking a significant step towards economic revitalization by easing a number of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) that have been affec...
Quality control question: India's promise of zero-defect products runs into harsh business realityIndia quality control rules: As the number of products under mandatory quality control jumps to almost 800, Delhi is rolling back some prov...
Industry urges retention of quality control norms to boost local manufacturingIndia's push for local manufacturing is gaining momentum, with industry leaders advocating for the retention of Quality Control Orders (QCO...
Reimagining QCO framework offers the next critical frontier for Indian industriesIndia's Quality Control Orders (QCOs) are currently facing criticism. While designed to safeguard consumers and enhance local manufacturing...
Move to protect against cheap imports hurts Electronics IncIndia's move to protect against substandard imports is creating supply chain risks for electronics manufacturers, potentially hindering exp...
Thailand, Indonesia raise concerns at India’s QCOs on leather, textiles, restrictions on copper, tyresIndonesia and Thailand have raised concerns at the World Trade Organization about India's quality control orders. The orders cover products...
Leather and footwear industry can create 1 crore jobs: Piyush GoyalThe minister also added that the implementation of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) will help prevent substandard, low-cost leather product im...
Quality control of 99 technical textile products in worksIndia's textiles ministry has launched two Quality Control Orders (QCOs) for the technical textiles industry in a bid to ensure standards a...