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
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
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
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
Govt imposes mandatory quality orders for stainless steel seamless pipes, tubesThe government has mandated quality orders for stainless steel seamless pipes and tubes effective from August 1 to restrict import of infer...
12 Feb, 2025, 04.42 PM IST
Centre assessing feasibility of mandatory BIS standards on silver: MinisterCurrently BIS hallmarking is mandatory for sale of gold jewellery in the country.
06 Jan, 2025, 06.07 PM IST
Govt imposes mandatory quality norms for screwsThe government has mandated quality norms for certain screws to curb sub-standard imports, boost domestic manufacturing, and ensure consume...
30 Sep, 2024, 04.10 PM IST
Government exempts certain exporting units from quality control orders with conditions"Enabling provisions are made for exempting inputs imported by Advance Authorisation holders and EOUs from mandatory Quality Control Orders...
08 Mar, 2024, 10.13 PM IST
Govt to come up with 65 quality control orders to stop imports of sub-standard goodsGovernment will soon issue 65 quality control orders (QCOs) which will cover over 500 products to contain imports of sub-standard goods and...
04 Jan, 2024, 10.32 PM 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 rolls out mandatory quality norms for solar cables, cast iron productsA notification in this regard was issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on August 25. Items under S...
28 Aug, 2023, 09.43 PM IST
Govt rolls out mandatory quality norms for smart meters, welding rodsSmart meter is an electronic device that records information such as consumption of electric energy, voltage levels, current and power fact...
01 Aug, 2023, 08.53 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
Quality control: Govt to issue measures to stop imports of sub-standard goodsThe government will come up with as many as 58 quality control orders (QCOs) for products such as aluminium, copper items and household ele...
05 Mar, 2023, 11.39 AM IST