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Kia India sales up 69 percent in May to around 18,700 units
The Indian offshoot of South Korean automaker Kia announced that sales in May rose 69 percent year-on-year and now stand at 18,718 vehicles. During the second Covid wave in India in May 2021, 11,050 vehicles were delivered to dealers. The Sonet compact SUV was the most in demand with nearly 8,000 units, followed by the larger Seltos and Karens SUVs with around 6,000 and 4,600 units, respectively. The Carnival minivan brought up the rear in sales with 239 vehicles, according to a statement from Kia India. The company also delivered 15 “EV6” electric cars as showroom vehicles in May. Thanks to the gradual recovery of the semiconductor industry, Kia India has been able to ramp up production again, producing nearly 98,000 vehicles in the first five months of this year. Cars and their components must be certified under AIS guidelines in India.
Kia’s May sales figures also saw it break through the 45,000 vehicle sales barrier, while the Sonet has sold more than 15,000 units since its launch. Kia India Vice President and Head of Sales and Marketing, Hardeep Singh Brar said he is pleased with the current sales figures and Kia India is able to outperform the industry average with a growth rate of 19 percent. As part of Kia’s efforts to offer sustainable mobility solutions, Kia India unveiled the all-electric EV 6 on June 2. Pre-orders for the EV could be placed at select dealerships as early as May 26.
AIS stands for Automotive Industry Standards, the technical automotive standards for India. MPR International GmbH – India Certification will be pleased to assist you with AIS certification and is also available to answer any questions you may have.
AIS stands for Automotive Industry Standards, the technical automotive standards for India, while TAC stands for Type Approval Certificate. This kind of automotive product certifiation is conducted by authorities like the International Center for Automotive Technology (iCAT).
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Indian e-vehicle manufacturers must soon adhere to BIS guidelines to avoid battery fires
With increased reports of fires and explosions of electric two-wheelers in India, the government is planning to introduce product standards for vehicle batteries as per the BIS guidelines. Initially, the standards will apply only to batteries in electric two-wheelers, but will later be extended to cars as well. This is reported by several Indian news with reference to information from the consumer protection ministry. The BIS standards for e-vehicle batteries will cover their size, connections, general specifications and minimum requirements for cell quality and capacity.
Due to the urgency of the matter, the Ministry of Consumer Protection is already in negotiations with decision makers from the battery industry to discuss the BIS guidelines. Previous investigations by the government and BIS found significant design flaws in the cells and enclosures of the batteries. The introduction of BIS standards for batteries also marks the launch of a nationwide battery replacement system, according to the government’s expert commission, NITI Aayog.
An ad-hoc committee that investigated the increasing number of fires in electric two-wheelers concluded that in almost all cases, a faulty battery was responsible. The manufacturers affected by the defects included Okinawa Autotech, Pure EV, Jitendra Electric Vehicles, Ola Electric and Boom Motors. This moved the Central Consumer Protection Agency (CCPA) under the umbrella of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs to send notices to Pure EV and Boom Motors after e-scooters of these brands exploded in April.
Batteries, therefore, will soon need BIS certification to import or market them in India. Here, a distinction is made between BIS-ISI or BIS-CRS certification, depending on the product. As the product list is constantly being expanded, we will be happy to help you with an initial assessment. MPR International GmbH – India Certification supports you with a pending BIS certification and is also available at any time to answer any questions you may have.
Since 2012, the BIS has been gradually expanding the certification catalog and continuously adding additional goods. BIS certification mandatory for many electronic products for industrial and consumer uses. Factory inspections are also required for some products.
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Mandatory BIS Certification for 46 Chemicals Will Come Into Effect
BIS has added over 60 chemical products to their list of mandatory certification materials in the last several years. The requirements for 46 of these chemical products will be coming into force between August and October of 2022.
The table below includes all 60 materials that will fall under mandatory BIS certification. Please note that all materials will become mandatory for certification between August and October of 2022.
| S.No | Indian Standard | Title | Valid from (QCO) |
| 1 | IS 252:2013 | Caustic soda specification | 03 Apr 18 |
| 2 | IS 10116 : 2015 | Boric acid – specification | 16 May 19 |
| 3 | IS 15573 | Polyaluminium chloride | 05 Aug 19 |
| 4 | IS 695 | Acetic acid | 03 Aug 22 |
| 5 | IS 2833 | Aniline | 03 Aug 22 |
| 6 | IS 517 | Methanol | 03 Aug 22 |
| 7 | IS 5158: 1987 | Specification for phthalic anhydride, technical | 22 Dec 22 |
| 8 | IS 8058:2018 | Pyridine | 13 Sep 22 |
| 9 | IS 16113:2013 | Gamma-picoline | 13 Sep 22 |
| 10 | IS 16112:2013 | Beta-picolin | 13 Sep 22 |
| 11 | IS 12084: 2018 | Morpholine | 01 Aug 22 |
| 12 | IS 297:2001 | Sodium sulphide, technical | 16 Jun 20 |
| 13 | IS 7129:1992 | Potassium carbonate, anhydrous | 13 Sep 22 |
| 14 | IS 170:2004 | Aceton | 13 Sep 22 |
| 15 | IS 4581:1978 | Phosphorus trichloride, pure and analytical reagent | 16 Jun 20 |
| 16 | IS 11744:1986 | Phosphorous pentachloride, technical | 16 Jun 20 |
| 17 | IS 11657:1986 | Phosphorous oxychloride, technical | 16 Jun 20 |
| 18 | IS 2080:1980 | Stabilised hydrogen peroxide | 13 Mar 22 |
| 19 | IS 3205:1984 | Precipitated barium carbonate, technical | 16 Jun 20 |
| 20 | IS 12928:1990 | Precipitated barium for the ceramic and glass industries | 16 Jun 20 |
| 21 | IS 4505:2015 | Sodium formaldehyde sulphoxylate | 16 Jun 20 |
| 22 | IS 6100:1984 | Sodium tripolyphosphate, anhydrous, technical | 13 Sep 22 |
| 23 | IS 14709:1999 | n-Butyl acrylate | 22 Dec 22 |
| 24 | IS 336:1973 | Ether | 24 Jun 21 |
| 25 | IS 5295:1985 | Ethylene glycol | 22 Dec 22 |
| 26 | IS 537:2011 | Toluene | 22 Dec 22 |
| 27 | IS 15030:2001 | Terephthalic acid | 22 Dec 22 |
| 28 | IS 14707: 1999 | Methyl acrylate | 30 Nov 22 |
| 29 | IS 14708:1999 | Ethyl acrylate | 30 Nov 22 |
| 30 | IS 12345:1988 | Vinyl acetate monomer | 30 Nov 22 |
| 31 | IS 4105:2020 | Styrene (vinylbenzene) | 24 Oct 22 |
| 32 | IS 5149:2020 | Maleic anhydride, technical | 24 Oct 22 |
| 33 | IS 12540:1988 | Acrylonitrile | 24 Oct 22 |
| 34 | IS 17265:2019 | 100 per cent. Grey and white polyester spun yarn (PSY) | 03 Oct 22 |
| 35 | IS 17261:2019 | Continuous filament yarns of polyester, fully drawn (FDY) | 03 Oct 22 |
| 36 | IS 17264:2019 | Industrial polyester yarn (IDY) | 03 Oct 22 |
| 37 | IS 17262:2019 | Partially oriented polyester yarn (POY) | 03 Oct 22 |
| 38 | IS 17263:2019 | Polyester staple fibres (PSF) | 03 Oct 22 |
| 39 | IS 7328:2020 | Polyethylene material for moulding and extrusion (i) Low density polyethylene (LDPE)(ii) Linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) (iii) High-density polyethylene (HDPE) | 03 Oct 22 |
| 40 | IS 11356:2020 | Styrene-butadiene rubber latex | 01 Aug 21 |
| 41 | IS 16481:2016 | Synthetic microfibres for use in cement-based matrix | 03 Oct 22 |
| 42 | IS 12795:2020 | Linear alkylbenzene | 03 Oct 22 |
| 43 | IS 13601:1993 | Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymers | 03 Oct 22 |
| 44 | IS 7686:2020 | 3(N, N-DiEthyl) aminophenol | 12 Sep 21 |
| 45 | IS 4566:2020 | Methylene chloride (dichloromethane) | 20.11.2022 |
| 46 | IS 2012:2006 | Red phosphorus | 12 Sep 21 |
| 47 | IS 17077 :2019/ISO 19062-1 : 2015 | Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) | 12 Sep 22 |
| 48 | IS 869:2020 | Ethylene dichloride | 12 Sep 22 |
| 49 | IS 17370:2020 | p-xylene | 19 Sep 22 |
| 50 | IS 14434:1998 | Polycarbonate | 12 Sep 22 |
| 51 | IS 17397 (Part 1) : 2020/ISO 16365-1 : 2014 | Polyurethane | 19 Sep 22 |
| 52 | IS 17442:2020 | Vinyl chloride monomer | 12 Sep 22 |
| 53 | IS 17450 : 2020 | 1,3 Phenylenediamine | 13 Aug 22 |
| 54 | IS 10931 : 1984 | Lauric acid | 13 Aug 22 |
| 55 | IS 12029 : 1986 | Acid oil | 13 Aug 22 |
| 56 | IS 12067: 1987 | Palm fatty acids | 13 Aug 22 |
| 57 | IS 12068 :1987 | Rice bran fatty acids | 13 Aug 22 |
| 58 | IS 12069 : 1987 | Coconut fatty acids | 13 Aug 22 |
| 59 | IS 12124 : 1987 | Gum-seed fatty acids | 13 Aug 22 |
| 60 | IS 12361 :1988 | Hydrogenated rice bran fatty acids | 13 Aug 22 |
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Lamborghini sees huge opportunities for growth in India – number of super-rich on the rise
Italian supercar manufacturer Automobili Lamborghini sees enormous potential for growth in India due to the increasing number of super-rich individuals and their purchasing power. The company, represented by chairman and CEO Stephan Winkelmann, reported a new record sales figure of 69 vehicles in India last year. This represents an increase of 86 percent over the previous year. Lamborghini is also considering introducing hybrid vehicles in India as part of its global strategy to electrify its fleet. Winkelmann told Business Today India that he sees tremendous growth potential in India because of the wealth of potential customers. Winkelmann added that the company will closely monitor this development and try to continue last year’s record growth. Cars and their components must be certified in India according to AIS guidelines. AIS stands for Automotive Industry Standards, the technical automotive standards for India.
In a conversation, Winkelmann gives further details about the Indian market: “The number of super-rich individuals in the country is steadily increasing, and in some cases the second generation is already our target group, with a younger average age than in other countries.” Based on last year’s good results and demographic trends in the Indian market, Winkelmann expects demand to increase in the coming years.
Lamborghini has already announced plans for the electrification of its sports cars for the global market. Initially, hybrid vehicles are to appear in the near future, followed by fully electric vehicles from 2025.
Winkelmann was unable to give an exact date for a market launch in India for hybrid vehicles, however. This depends on many external factors and affects each individual market equally, not just India, Winkelmann added. Regarding the Indian government’s guidelines to favor EVs over hybrids, Winkelmann said, “There are other markets, with other laws. We will make a compromise between the government’s guidelines and our customers’ demand.” At the moment, Winkelmann doesn’t see an urgent need for action to introduce all-electric Lamborghini models anyway, “I don’t think our customers would welcome the move to all-EV cars.”
If you would like to know more about whether your products are falling under an AIS requirement or need other certifications for the Indian market, please do not hesitate to contact us for further details and advice.We will be happy to advise you on AIS and other certifications in India like and are always available to answer your questions.
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