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
India tightens safety norms to curb low-quality Chinese appliance imports, boost local manufacturingThe government is set to tighten import regulations on small consumer appliances and electronic lifestyle items, primarily from China, by e...
21 May, 2025, 12.30 AM IST
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...
20 Nov, 2024, 10.08 PM IST
SOP in final stages to facilitate visa for Chinese technicians needed in mfg units: OfficialThe Indian government has finalized a standard operating procedure (SOP) to expedite visa approvals for Chinese professionals needed by man...
16 Jun, 2024, 03.23 PM IST
Imported luxury shoe brands trip on delayed BIS nod for sourcing unitsThe upscale footwear industry, featuring designer labels and high-end sports shoes, faces upheaval as manufacturers warn of potential consu...
19 Dec, 2023, 12.14 AM IST
Why footwear makers and exporters are divided over quality standardsWhile all stakeholders say the quality control order is beneficial for the industry, manufacturers say the implementation is trampling over...
04 Nov, 2023, 09.52 AM IST
Hopeful of finalising certain FTAs in next few months, says Piyush GoyalIndia is hoping to conclude free trade agreements (FTA) with Canada, UK and European Union (EU) in the next few months to revive and promot...
29 Jul, 2023, 08.03 PM IST
Mandatory footwear quality standards to come into force from Jul 1, curb sub-standard imports: BIS DGThe QCO for 24 footwear and related products were notified in October 2020 and thereafter extension was given thrice before making it manda...
19 Jun, 2023, 07.40 PM IST
Footwear quality standards: July 1 deadline stays, MSMEs includedGoyal said these orders would help in increasing production of quality footwear, exports and establishing Indian brands in the global marke...
15 Jun, 2023, 12.38 AM IST
'Extend implementation of quality control norms by 12 months for footwear; industry not ready yet'Footwear in India is mainly imported from China, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Bangladesh. China is the largest supplier, with a 38.2 per cent sh...
30 Apr, 2023, 12.38 PM IST
Quality norms for leather, non-leather footwear to be implemented from July: GoyalHe asked the industry to focus on quality and reduce import dependence to capture a larger share of the international market.
20 Jan, 2023, 10.27 PM IST
Royal Enfield joins hands with Italian riding gear brand AlpinestarsThe partnership aims to provide Indian riders with the essential tools needed to make the best of their adventures, Royal Enfield said in a...
02 May, 2022, 12.58 PM IST
India notifies quality control order on sewing machinesAs per the order, household zig-zag sewing machines, will have to conform to the Indian standard specified by the Bureau of Indian Standard...
18 Mar, 2021, 07.56 PM IST
India notifies quality control order on refrigerators, freezersAs per the order, household refrigerating appliance, freezers, and household frost –free refrigerating appliances will have to conform to t...
11 Dec, 2020, 08.05 PM IST
India issues quality control order for some leather goods to restrict cheap importsThe list of goods also includes canvas shoes rubber sole, safety rubber canvas boots for miners, leather safety footwear having direct moul...
29 Oct, 2020, 01.34 PM IST
Parliament passes bill to raise footwear standard international levelThe Footwear Design and Development Institute Bill, 2017 provides for establising and declaring the Footwear Design and Development Institu...
24 Jul, 2017, 06.33 PM IST
Haryana may emerge country's leading knowledge centre: StudyHaryana may emerge as country's leading knowledge state by promoting centers of excellence and industrial development in several sectors.
28 Jan, 2014, 06.29 PM IST