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Mandatory certification for certain power supplies in India
lunedì, Luglio 1, 2019
By the end of 2016, the Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology had already published the corresponding order. The certification applies to power supplies for […]
Changes in India for market surveillance of registered products
mercoledì, Maggio 1, 2019
It has recently been announced that the Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), responsible for monitoring the BIS standards, has introduced a new procedure […]
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Indian cabinet approves subsidy program for manufacturers of photovoltaic systems
giovedì, Giugno 17, 2021
The cabinet approved the subsidies amounting to the equivalent of 607 million US dollars in November 2020. The Ministry of Renewable and New Energy (MRNE), whose […]
Financial technology in India could reach a market value of up to 160 billion US dollars
giovedì, Giugno 10, 2021
Indian financial technology companies could more than triple in value over the next five years. With that, experts predict a valuation of between $150 billion and […]
IMF sees India as fastest growing economy in fiscal 2022
giovedì, Giugno 3, 2021
The Indian economy is expected to grow by 11.5 percent in the coming fiscal year, according to IMF forecasts. With this, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) […]
BMW launches new M340i on the Indian market
giovedì, Maggio 27, 2021
BMW unveils another new variant of its 3 Series model lineup, the M340i. Sales of the sporty compact sedan began in India on March 10, 2021. […]
The Indian market for smartwatches and other wearables is growing in the triple digits
giovedì, Maggio 20, 2021
Analysts at IDC, a market intelligence provider, recently released these figures in a report. For example, the market for smartwatches, wristbands, earphones and other wearable electronics, […]
Car sales in India rise sharply
giovedì, Maggio 13, 2021
Due to rising consumer confidence as well as an increased need for a personal mode of transportation in light of the Covid 19 pandemic, passenger car […]
Automotive sector suppliers demand long-term planning certainty for legislative changes
giovedì, Maggio 6, 2021
In India, suppliers in the automotive sector are demanding a short-term pause in the introduction of new laws and regulations. They are also demanding long-term planning […]
Home entertainment steadily on the rise
giovedì, Aprile 29, 2021
Amazon’s Fire TV streaming device reported a doubling of media consumption by Indian customers during the past year. Main content in demand was movies, cricket, online […]
Motorcycle sales up 8 percent in January
giovedì, Aprile 22, 2021
In January 2021, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) reported an 8 percent increase in their sales figures to a total of 437,183 units. In the […]
ICAT, India & MPR International, Germany signed cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
martedì, Aprile 13, 2021
The “International Centre for Automotive Technology”, also known as ICAT, is the leading Indian Testing & Certification Agency for CMVR certification (AIS/TAC) in the Automotive Sector […]
Certification for Helmets will now be Mandatory
giovedì, Aprile 8, 2021
The Indian Standard IS4151:2015 applying to Helmets for riders of two-wheel motor vehicles has been changed to compulsory certification status. Until now, the respective helmets could […]
Reduction in import duties for steel products cheers steel industry and importers
giovedì, Aprile 1, 2021
The Indian Ministry of Finance announced in February that it would reduce customs duties on imports of certain steel products from 12.5 percent to 7.5 percent, […]
Fertilizer sales up 12 percent year-on-year due to favorable weather
giovedì, Marzo 25, 2021
According to the ICRA rating agency, fertilizer sales in India increased by 12 percent year-on-year. Further growth in sales volume is expected as the area of […]
New requirements for BIS-certification chemicals in India starting in 2021
giovedì, Marzo 18, 2021
As of April 11 and November 11, 2021, Acrylonitrile and 29 other chemicals will fall under the mandatory BIS-CRS certification of India. These include, next to […]
Certification requirement for Automotive Glass is moved from AIS to BIS
giovedì, Marzo 11, 2021
IS2553 used to be under the responsibility of the individual Automotive certification agencies such as ARAI or iCAT, but starting August 2021 BIS (Bureau of Indian […]
Indian market for electric vehicles to become more attractive through new regulations
giovedì, Marzo 4, 2021
Ahead of upcoming deliberations on the Indian state government’s annual budget, the Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV) has urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to […]
India implemented several measures to facilitate trade
giovedì, Febbraio 25, 2021
According to a recent WTO report, since 2015 India has implemented several measures to facilitate trade such as simplification of trading procedures and the customs clearance […]
Mercedes-Benz expects considerable growth in India this year
giovedì, Febbraio 18, 2021
German luxury vehicle manufacturer Mercedes-Benz expects considerable growth in India this year, underpinned by the launch of 15 new models and rising demand in the fourth […]
Luxury car manufacturers expect growth of 25 to 40 % this year
giovedì, Febbraio 11, 2021
2021 could be a good year for the Indian automotive industry. According to a recent press report, luxury car manufacturers are expecting a v-shaped recovery in […]
SAIL steel production grew by 9 percent from October to December 2020
giovedì, Febbraio 4, 2021
State-owned Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) announced in early January 2021 that it was able to increase crude steel production by 9 percent to 4.37 […]
New Product Groups for ISI and CRS Certifications from Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in India
giovedì, Gennaio 28, 2021
In 2020, extensive additions were made to the product lists for ISI and CRS certification by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). A total of 269 […]
Indian telecommunications industry set to develop further
giovedì, Gennaio 21, 2021
Telecom executives are dissatisfied with the implementation of announced goals, according to a global survey by EY Research. About half, 46 percent, believe the lack of […]
Indian auto industry invests in the future
giovedì, Gennaio 14, 2021
The Indian automotive industry, which contributes about 2.3 percent to the gross domestic product, is suffering from the aftermath of the Covid-19 situation, such as difficulties […]
New scheme allows Indian Customs to conduct random sampling for LED products
giovedì, Gennaio 7, 2021
For LED products and DC or AC supplied control gear for LED modules, a new regulation has been in effect since last fall according to the […]
New statement makes BIS Mark mandatory for protective leather footwear and others
giovedì, Dicembre 31, 2020
Applicable from October 27, 2020, a list of footwear covering such categories like leather safety boots and shoes, canvas shoes with rubber sole, antiriot shoes, sports […]
New version of IS standard for plugs and sockets
mercoledì, Dicembre 23, 2020
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has updated the Indian Standard (IS) 1293: “Plugs and Socket Outlets for Household and Similar Purposes of Rated Voltage up […]
Indian government wants to reduce road construction costs without compromising construction quality
giovedì, Dicembre 17, 2020
India’s Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Gadkari, said at a virtual conference for the road construction industry that the government will introduce certain guidelines for […]
India introduces quality control for steel products
giovedì, Dicembre 10, 2020
The Indian Ministry of Steel has established a technical commission consisting of representatives of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and experts from the industry. The […]
India plans to introduce international emission and safety standards for vehicles
giovedì, Dicembre 3, 2020
In India, numerous new, internationally recognized standards for vehicle emissions and safety are to be introduced in the future. The government agreed on a gradual introduction […]
India is dependent on imports of certain agricultural products
giovedì, Novembre 26, 2020
The most frequently imported agricultural products into India are vegetable oils, pulses, fresh fruit, raw cashew nuts, raw sugar, raw cotton and spices. Together, the value […]
India hosts research summit for solar technology
giovedì, Novembre 19, 2020
The World Solar Technology Summit (WSTS) was organized by the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and […]
India founds space agency INSPACe to promote investment from industry
giovedì, Novembre 12, 2020
Recently, the government established the Indian National Space, Promotion & Authorization Centre (INSPACe) to promote and coordinate private and industrial investment in space. The new coordination […]
TEC has released new Security Requirements for Telecom Products
giovedì, Novembre 5, 2020
On October 13, 2020 the Department of Telecommunications in India has finally issued the long awaited regulations that were needed for the TEC certification of telecommunications […]
Stakeholders of the Indian steel and automotive industry meet with Minister
giovedì, Ottobre 29, 2020
On October 2, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Steel and Petroleum, met with representatives of the Indian steel and automotive industry. The topic of discussion was […]
Indian authority BIS to establish new quality standards for 371 products by March 2021
giovedì, Ottobre 22, 2020
In order to restrict imports of inferior and non-essential goods, including those from China, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has submitted a draft for mandatory […]
Indian government calls on BIS to set binding quality standards for imports
giovedì, Ottobre 15, 2020
The Indian government has asked the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to set binding standards in accordance with international norms for the import of goods. The […]
Extension of mandatory BIS certification scheme for electronic products
giovedì, Ottobre 8, 2020
Last week, on October 01, 2020, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) announced the implementation of the 5th phase of the Compulsory Registration Scheme […]
Tightened customs controls delay import of courier shipments
giovedì, Ottobre 1, 2020
Postal and courier shipments from abroad and declared as gifts have long been suspected by the authorities of using this method to avoid customs duties and […]
Indian automotive market could recover faster than other markets
giovedì, Settembre 24, 2020
The Indian automotive market continues to be robust and could recover faster than other markets, said SS Kim, managing director of Hyundai Motor India in an […]
Nissan plans to launch 8 new models in Africa, the Middle East and India
giovedì, Settembre 17, 2020
Car manufacturer Nissan recently unveiled its plans to launch eight new models in Africa, the Middle East and India. This is part of a four-year strategy, […]
Indian government extends period for duty-free import of diamonds
giovedì, Settembre 10, 2020
The Indian government allows the duty-free re-importation of cut diamonds, which are currently abroad for valuation and evaluation, for another three months. The measure is intended […]
India: Mandatory BIS certification for vehicle rims planned
mercoledì, Settembre 2, 2020
The Indian government has drawn up appropriate quality standards for vehicle rims in order to restrict inferior imports and promote the local industry. The draft, entitled […]
Indian Government will Introduce New Standards for “Non-Essential Imports”
giovedì, Agosto 27, 2020
In a move to curb imports of cheaper products such as electrical products, plastics and toys, coming mostly from China, the Indian government has asked its […]
Food safety in India highlighted on World Certification Day on 9 June
mercoledì, Agosto 26, 2020
World Certification Day is celebrated every year on 9 June to highlight and promote the importance of certification in business and trade. The theme this year […]
Mandatory marking for vehicles according to new BS VI directive
mercoledì, Agosto 19, 2020
Vehicles that comply with the new BS VI are to be given an additional marking, following an announcement by the Ministry of Transport and Roads. An […]
India wants to establish itself as a preferred manufacturing base
mercoledì, Agosto 12, 2020
India’s Foreign Minister Shringla said that his country’s democratic society could be a very attractive destination for foreign investment, and the comparatively high rate of education […]
Imports from foreign companies in India are growing faster than exports
mercoledì, Agosto 5, 2020
Despite the assumption that foreign companies in India would increase exports, their imports are growing faster. According to figures from the Reserve Bank of India and […]
India introduces stricter guidelines for the import of palm oil
mercoledì, Luglio 29, 2020
New, stricter guidelines will apply to deliveries of palm oil to India from January. This was announced by the Director General for Foreign Trade (DGTF), who […]
Indian companies in the telecommunications sector demand a faster approval process from the WPC authority
mercoledì, Luglio 22, 2020
Mobile phone providers as well as manufacturers of infrastructure and end-user devices are demanding intervention by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to speed up the process […]
New requirements for satellite receivers and set-top boxes to be expected
mercoledì, Luglio 15, 2020
The Indian Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRAI) recommends that all satellite receivers and set-top boxes for cable TV must be compatible with each other and requested the […]
India to be under threat of a World Trade Organization (WTO) committee of inquiry
mercoledì, Luglio 8, 2020
Taiwan requested the World Trade Organization (WTO) in September last year to set up a committee of inquiry into India’s import duties on IT goods such […]
India plans to extend certification scheme for chemical products such as phenol
mercoledì, Luglio 1, 2020
India plans to further expand the certification requirements for certain chemicals and petrochemicals, such as phenol and melamine. So far, there are very few domestic producers […]
The Indian PESO has presented guidelines for the formulation of environmentally friendly fireworks to the industry
mercoledì, Giugno 24, 2020
The Indian Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) presented the new guidelines for the formulation of environmentally friendly fireworks to the Supreme Court in early March […]
India plans close cooperation with South Korea, Germany and China on trade in medical devices
mercoledì, Giugno 17, 2020
The measure was taken by Prime Minister Modi in view of the sharp rise in the number of coronavirus infections in India in recent days. India […]
India allows urgent certification of plant products during the coronavirus crisis
mercoledì, Giugno 10, 2020
Even during the restrictions in view of the coronavirus crisis, plant products such as fruits, vegetables, flowers, cuttings and seeds can be imported or exported to […]
India will press ahead with the expansion of the mobile satellite network
mercoledì, Giugno 3, 2020
The Indian Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRAI) has issued a position paper recommending the use of satellites for the provision of mobile communications in rural areas. The […]
Always online: In India, an average of 11 GB per month is consumed on mobile phones
mercoledì, Maggio 27, 2020
Cheap data volumes, affordable smartphones and the growing popularity of video streaming services and 4G network have helped to increase the average usage of mobile data […]
New version of IS standard for safety glass
mercoledì, Maggio 20, 2020
The Indian standard IS 2553 (Part 2) describes the certification of safety glazing of glass used for road transport such as windscreens and window panes. On […]
Indian authorities extend deadline for certification of steel products by another 3 months
mercoledì, Maggio 13, 2020
The Indian Ministry of Steel has extended the deadline for certification of steel products on 23 April 2020 by three months. The decision was taken due […]
India becomes significantly more attractive as a business location
mercoledì, Maggio 6, 2020
The Indian Finance Minister Sitharaman informed Parliament at the end of January of the results of an analysis of the domestic economy last year. The country […]
Planned special tax for the import of pharmaceutical raw materials to India fuels fears of a possible shortage
mercoledì, Aprile 29, 2020
A government committee has proposed to introduce a special tax on pharmaceutical raw materials imported into India. Experts, on the other hand, fear that this would […]
Indian companies are increasingly working in cloud environments
mercoledì, Aprile 22, 2020
Half of all Indian companies will be working in so-called hybrid multi-cloud environments by 2021. This is the result of a study by market researchers from […]
In India, new BIS standards to restrict the uncontrolled import of goods
mercoledì, Aprile 15, 2020
The Indian government is planning new regulations to limit the increasing number of imports. This mammoth task employs numerous ministries such as steel, chemicals, telecommunications, heavy […]
Volkswagen demands reliable decisions from the Indian government for the automobile market
mercoledì, Aprile 8, 2020
At the beginning of February, the Volkswagen Group proposed to the Indian government to create a reliable framework for new product launches. For the Group, which […]
BIS is about to implement phase 4 of certification scheme
lunedì, Aprile 6, 2020
As published in the Gazette of India on April 1, 2020 the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) will implement phase 4 of their certification scheme effective […]
New Standard for Pashmina Wool in India
mercoledì, Aprile 1, 2020
Pashmina scarfs can be purchased almost everywhere now. In the past the Pashmina title stood for high quality, but recently this term has been used for […]
India sets new quality standards in the global potato trade
mercoledì, Marzo 25, 2020
The Indian representative led the new standard for potatoes at a joint meeting of international organisations in Mexico. The Commission for the Codex Alimentarius Guidelines (a […]
Proposals for new products requiring BIS certification
mercoledì, Marzo 18, 2020
The lists of products that fall under the mandatory certification of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) have been published in phases since 2012. The lists […]
Unification of certification standards in India
mercoledì, Marzo 11, 2020
If you have dealt with product certification in India, you probably noticed that there are a lot of different certifications and for some products there are […]
Deadline for BIS Certification of Steel Products in India is getting closer
martedì, Marzo 3, 2020
As published in our news from December 2019, the Indian government strengthened the regulations of steel imports into the country. The BIS certification scheme, published July […]
MPR International GmbH will Present Lectures about BIS Certification at Workshop Export BRIC + SA
lunedì, Marzo 2, 2020
The Exportwirtschaft ICS GmbH – International Compliance Support – is a company that has set itself the task of developing customer solutions to reduce the complexity […]
Lecture about WPC Certification on Technical Forum for the Export of Machines and Components
venerdì, Febbraio 28, 2020
As part of the annual “CE Practice Days” conference, an “International Machine Safety Day” will take place for the first time in 2020, which will focus […]
Better environment in India for the import of mobile phone components
mercoledì, Febbraio 26, 2020
Between 2016 and 2019, the number of imported smartphones fell by 83 percent from 70.9 to 12.2 million. In the same period, the number of devices […]
India plans its own standards for air purification systems
mercoledì, Febbraio 19, 2020
Despite all the efforts of the Indian government in recent years, air pollution in India, especially in the greater New Delhi area, remains very high. Nevertheless, […]
Lecture on BIS Certification at German-Indian Round Table in Osnabrueck
lunedì, Febbraio 17, 2020
The German-Indian Round Table in Osnabrueck, Germany will take place on March 27, 2020. MPR International GmbH participates in this with a specialized lecture on BIS […]
“In Compliance Magazine” Publishes an Article About Automotive Product Certifications in India
mercoledì, Febbraio 12, 2020
“In Compliance Magazine” published an English-language article on January 31, 2020 about the necessary certifications for Automotive products to be imported into India. The article was […]
The Indian market for gemstones and jewelry could soon grow to 75 billion US$
mercoledì, Febbraio 5, 2020
At the presentation of the 46th Indian Gold and Jewellery Awards in New Delhi in December 2019, Trade and Industry Minister Goyal praised the industry’s efforts, […]
India introduces mandatory labelling of gold jewellery
mercoledì, Gennaio 29, 2020
A marking, called a hallmark in technical jargon, for the authenticity and purity of gold jewellery and gold artifacts will be obligatory in India from January […]
New System for Regulating Organic Products in India
mercoledì, Gennaio 22, 2020
The demand for organic products is increasing worldwide, including in India. A large number of small farmers in India manage about 3.6 million hectares of organic […]
Indian government to facilitate the regulatory environment for telecommunications
mercoledì, Gennaio 15, 2020
During the India Mobile Congress held in October 2019, Vodafone Idea CEO Birla encouraged the Indian government to modernise existing telecommunications regulations and laws. In India, […]
Public auction of Radio Frequencies in India
mercoledì, Gennaio 8, 2020
In India many radio frequencies are still restricted by the government, but more frequency bands are being made available for commercial usage. Among the newly available […]
New opportunities for automotive suppliers in India
mercoledì, Gennaio 1, 2020
The new production plant went into operation in April and has already delivered 7,000 new cars. The plant has an area of 700,000 m² and at […]
Steel imports to India must now be registered
mercoledì, Dicembre 25, 2019
The import of steel and iron has been subject to a new control mechanism since 5 September 2019. The Indian government introduced the so-called “Steel Import […]
BASF launches its largest investment to date in India with partners
mercoledì, Dicembre 18, 2019
The chemical company BASF’s project to build a new production facility in India is making progress. In addition to the Indian conglomerate Adani, the oil company […]
The Indian standards authority BIS publishes a series of new standards in the food sector
mercoledì, Dicembre 11, 2019
On the occasion of World Food Day on 16 October, the Indian standards authority BIS drew attention to the existing mandatory approval for products such as […]
Current legislation on drones in India
mercoledì, Dicembre 4, 2019
The previous law concerning a complete ban on drones was repealed last year. Since 01.12.2018, the general ban has been softened and strict conditions imposed. Drone […]
India reforms tax system to boost investment
mercoledì, Novembre 27, 2019
While the trade dispute between the US and China continues to weaken the global economy and investors are reluctant to react, India has created facts with […]
Indian Ministry of Telecommunications works on permitted frequencies for 5G network
mercoledì, Novembre 20, 2019
The Ministry of Telecommunications is currently working on the spectrum of permitted frequencies and the corresponding 5G devices will soon be available on the Indian market. […]
A Range of New Products will be BIS Mandatory Soon
mercoledì, Novembre 13, 2019
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) recently published a notice explaining which products will require a mandatory BIS certification soon. The BIS is responsible for a […]
New product list for mandatory BIS certification
martedì, Novembre 5, 2019
The mandatory BIS certification is now mandatory for a further 13 products. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the equivalent of the German Institute for […]
Trends in the Indian automotive market
mercoledì, Ottobre 30, 2019
In 2018, the Indian automotive market and the local automotive industry achieved one of the best results in history. A total of 29 million vehicles were […]
Good prospects for the Indian automotive industry
mercoledì, Ottobre 23, 2019
According to analyses by experts, there are good prospects for the Indian automotive industry in the period 2020 to 2026. In the scenario, the industry’s turnover […]
New Amendment of Central Motor Vehicles Rules Published October 1, 2019
mercoledì, Ottobre 2, 2019
In 1989 India’s first Central Motor Vehicle Rule (CMVR) was introduced. The CMVR are the rules which include regulations regarding to driver’s license, registration of motorized […]
India has rising demand for imported automotive components
martedì, Ottobre 1, 2019
Numerous renowned automobile manufacturers are stepping up their activities in India and the demand for components is growing as a result. Nissan plans to expand the […]
The Indian market for passenger cars 2018 at a glance
domenica, Settembre 1, 2019
India’s largest automobile manufacturer Maruti Suzuki was able to maintain its leading position in 2018. With a market share of just under 50 percent and over […]
Tata Motors is market leader for commercial vehicles in India
giovedì, Agosto 1, 2019
India-based Tata Group, with its commercial vehicle division of Tata Motors, has further increased its market share compared to 2017. Sales figures rose by 23 percent […]
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