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. ...
India Inc seeks export ban on key inputs, QCO relief amid Iran warIran War: Industry is urging the government to consider an export ban on key raw materials like sulphur and helium, alongside temporary rel...
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...
Government rescinds 14 QCOs; removal of quality control orders on polyester fibre, yarn to boost textilesOn Wednesday, the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, issued a notification rescindi...
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...
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...
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...
India open to mutually beneficial arrangements on QCOs with trusted partners: Piyush GoyalIndia is open to mutually beneficial arrangements with trusted trading partners regarding quality standards, according to Commerce and Indu...
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...
QCOs support MSMEs, stop substandard imports, make industry competitive: Piyush GoyalCommerce minister Piyush Goyal announced the government's support for MSMEs via Quality Control Orders (QCOs) at the 10th India Internation...
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...
Working on more than 200 quality control orders: DPIIT SecretarySecretary in the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Anurag Jain said that QCOs have worked successfully for pr...