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....
24 Mar, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
National input cost reduction strategy to check inverted duty structureThe Economic Survey advocates for a national input cost reduction strategy to address the inverted duty structure, proposing a three-tier S...
31 Jan, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
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...
27 Nov, 2025, 11.09 PM IST
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...
23 Nov, 2025, 07.40 AM IST
Govt extends exemption from quality norms compliance for certain steel, stainless steel grades until MarchThe government has extended the deadline for enforcing mandatory quality norms on select steel and stainless-steel imports to March 2026. T...
20 Nov, 2025, 09.40 PM IST
QCO burden: India may ease a key irritant for companiesThe government is re-evaluating its rollout of quality control orders (QCOs) following widespread industry criticism, especially from firms...
10 Nov, 2025, 12.46 PM IST
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...
26 Oct, 2025, 11.02 PM IST
Chinese AC compressor import rules eased for a year to tackle shortageTo address a critical shortage, the Indian government has temporarily waived mandatory BIS certification for air-conditioner compressor imp...
23 Apr, 2025, 10.54 PM IST
New quality control orders for steel parts may lead to factory shutdowns, job losses: GTRIIndia risks widespread factory shutdowns and job losses due to upcoming quality control orders (QCOs) on steel fastener imports. The QCOs, ...
12 Mar, 2025, 10.16 PM IST
Govt push for quality: Industry embraces QCO on plywood, MDF boards after initial resistanceThe plywood and MDF board industry in India has accepted mandatory quality control norms for better standards. Commerce Minister Piyush Goy...
04 Jan, 2025, 05.42 PM IST
Desi cos like 'quality control' for the boost local manufacturing getsThe plywood and MDF board industry, which initially resisted Quality Control Orders (QCO), now supports the implementation scheduled for Fe...
03 Jan, 2025, 01.08 PM IST
Overall assessment of steel industry key before safeguard duty: GTRIThink tank GTRI has urged for a detailed review of the Indian steel industry before implementing the suggested safeguard duty. They argue t...
02 Jan, 2025, 07.28 PM IST
Govt mandates use of fire-resistant upholstery fabrics in non-domestic furnitureThe government has enforced new regulations requiring fire-resistant upholstery fabrics in non-domestic furniture to enhance public safety....
13 Sep, 2024, 04.54 PM IST
India’s FY24 toy exports fall, separate strategies for each group key: GTRIIndia's toy exports declined to $152.34 million in FY24. GTRI advises strategies like inviting international manufacturers, building a dome...
07 May, 2024, 08.09 PM IST
Toy manufacturing: No new PLI sops on cards for now, says DPIIT secyThe Centre is running PLI programmes worth ₹1.97 lakh crore for 14 sectors in which India aims for self-reliance. These sectors include mob...
05 Jan, 2024, 12.16 AM IST
Government rolls out mandatory quality norms for solder wiresThe Indian government has introduced mandatory quality norms for solder wires used in the electronics and engineering industry. The move ai...
19 Sep, 2023, 05.31 PM IST
Government issues order to bring 16 more steel products under quality controlPrior to this, 34 carbon steel products and three stainless steel products were notified by steel ministry
24 Jun, 2018, 03.32 PM IST