From axles to rare earth: India draws up list of 100 products it still can't make enough ofIndia is set to boost its manufacturing sector by identifying around 100 products for domestic production. This initiative aims to reduce r...
17 May, 2026, 10.43 AM 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 gives BIS exemption to parts used in medical devices for nowThe steel ministry has temporarily suspended its notification requiring Indian standards compliance for raw materials used in medical devic...
08 Aug, 2025, 11.57 PM IST
Medical device firms sound the alarm over new steel standardsEarlier, foreign suppliers only needed BIS certification for finished steel products. Under the new rule, materials like hot rolled steel, ...
08 Aug, 2025, 12.06 AM IST
Nepal, China steel may face duty evasion probeThe Directorate of Revenue Intelligence may investigate steel imports from Nepal and China. This action aims to shield the Indian steel ind...
03 Aug, 2025, 11.14 PM IST
India tightens steel procurement to favour domestic millsIndia has tightened steel procurement rules to prioritize domestic manufacturing. The new policy mandates government bodies to favor locall...
03 Apr, 2025, 06.03 PM IST
Steel ministry extends deadline to certify steel products as BIS closes laboratoriesSecondary and small scale steel industry bodies supplying and purchasing ferro alloys were seeking clarity from the ministry of steel on th...
22 Apr, 2020, 04.23 PM IST
Automakers staring at production stoppage due to restrictions on steel imports: SIAMThe automobile manufacturers had sought a year's time, expressing their inability to source high grade steel locally soon citing inconsiste...
14 Jan, 2019, 06.52 PM IST
Implement Quality Control Order for consumer interest: ISSDA to MinistryThe QCO covers only 25 grades of stainless steel falling under the three IS standards, namely IS 6911, IS 5522 and IS 15997 all widely manu...
24 Jan, 2017, 05.59 PM IST
MCMA urges government to review proposed steel orderIt enforces mandatory registration with Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and prohibits the manufacture, import, storage, sale and distribut...
11 Jul, 2015, 06.07 PM IST
RSP gets international approval to produce ship-building grade of steelRSP is the only plant in SAIL which is exporting slabs and it has exported slabs to foreign customers to the tune of 2.5 lakh tonnes in the...
26 Feb, 2015, 06.58 PM IST
Steel, steel item imports may go up on easing rulesThe move may benefit auto and consumer durables makers, who use higher amounts of flat steel products that are imported into the country.
15 Mar, 2014, 10.58 AM IST
Steel makers expect surge in importsDomestic steel makers are expecting a surge in import of steel and steel items in the country after the government eased import norms for t...
15 Mar, 2014, 01.07 AM IST
Steel import norms eased to push infrastructure developmentSeeking to push infrastructure development, the government today relaxed the norms for import of steel and its products.
13 Mar, 2014, 10.37 PM IST
Customs hiccups at Raxaul Port, exports to Nepal affectedThe banks have been specifically disallowed from issuing a physical BRC by DGFT.
27 Nov, 2013, 01.03 PM IST
Easier import norms irk steel makersA government notification exempting steel imports from quality control norms has evoked furious opposition from the domestic steel industry.
10 Aug, 2013, 05.26 AM IST
- ISI mark mandatory on steel products from September 12
Steel makers will now have to produce BIS certified steel items as the Centre has made the certification mandatory from September 12.
10 Sep, 2012, 07.08 PM IST