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India.com
13-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
iPhone, Smart TV, Microwave...: India beating China in every sector, it is happening because...
iPhone, Smart TV, Microwave...: India beating China in every sector, it is happening because… Mumbai: After dominating China in iPhone manufacturing, India is gearing up to dominate China in electronic household items, mainly in Smart TVs and microwave ovens. Along with this, some special electronic items are also being made in India. Earlier, electronic items such as robot vacuum cleaners, coffee makers, built-in refrigerators, and air fryers were completely imported from China. People familiar with the industry stated that it is happening because the government has increased the list of electronic items. As per the government's new guidelines, factories making these items will have to get a certificate from BIS. BIS's Quality Control Order (QCO) means that the goods coming from China and other places can be controlled and production in India can be promoted. In the past eight to nine months, the Quality Control Order (QCO) has overseen a significant increase in the regulation of specialized goods. Previously, many companies claimed the domestic market for these products was too limited to justify profitable Indian manufacturing. Previously, many companies claimed the domestic market for these products was too limited to justify profitable Indian manufacturing. What Are The Changes Made In The Rules? According to Atul Lala, who is the managing director of Dixon technologies, stated that the BIS regulations have brought a big change. Premium brands are now planning to manufacture small appliances in India, irrespective of small market. Dixon has recently joined hands with Eureka Forbes to make robot vacuum cleaners. German-Swiss multinational equipment manufacturer Liebherr has established a plant in Aurangabad to manufacture built-in refrigerators. The production started in April. BIS Certification Major contract manufacturer PG Electroplast initially stopped small appliance production due to limited market opportunities. But BIS QCO certification for various appliances, with increased inquiries from brands, has motivated the company to restart the production of small home appliances. The government's recent mandate that has impacted products like ACs, refrigerators, and electrical components has created a major barrier for foreign manufacturers who lacks BIS certification. This has boosted the domestic production.
The Hindu
10-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
T.N. textile industry seeks withdrawal of QCO on viscose fibre and yarn
The textile industry in Coimbatore, Tiruppur, and Erode regions have appealed to the Union government to withdraw Quality Control Order (QCO) on viscose staple fibre and viscose spun yarn. The industry said viscose-based fibres are one of the most significant input materials in the textile sector, next only to cotton. Over 70% of viscose yarn produced by more than 80 spinning mills in India are woven on powerlooms in Tamil Nadu. Since March 2023, imposition of QCO on imported VSF has restricted access to competitively-priced imported VSF from Indonesia, Thailand, and China due to delays in BIS licensing. Hence, Indian spinners are compelled to procure from a single domestic monopoly supplier, leading to increased input costs and limited supply terms. Imported VSF under FTA is cheaper by ₹25 a kg compared to domestic VSF, but the QCO nullifies this cost advantage. This has severely hurt the cost structure of spinners and weavers, leading to a slowdown in production, closure of units, and sale of machinery as scrap. A notification dated September 26, 2024 proposing to bring VSY under QCO is a further blow to the struggling sector. Imposing QCOs on VSY, especially amid existing raw material challenges, will result in supply disruptions, higher costs, and further job losses, the industry said. The government should ensure raw material availability to boost textile exports, create jobs, and revive MSMEs in the textile sector. 'The weaving sector, especially in Tamil Nadu, is at a breaking point. We urge your ministry to act with urgency and empathy to protect millions of livelihoods dependent on this value chain,' the industry said.
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Business Standard
08-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Steel ministry defers quality rules on imports amid importer concerns
Steel ministry defers quality rules on imports amid importer concerns The Union Ministry of Steel has postponed the enforcement of its June 13 Quality Control Order (QCO) on finished steel imports by four months, according to a report by LiveMint. The decision comes after small importers expressed concerns about steel shipments that are already on their way to India. According to a letter reviewed by LiveMint, the ministry held discussions with industry stakeholders on July 7 and decided to ease the upcoming rules. It will temporarily allow steel imports without the required Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS-) certification. As per the 13 June notification, importers would have been required to get BIS certification for all incoming finished steel products. The move was part of the government's effort to tighten quality checks on steel imports.
The Hindu
07-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Implementation of QCO for cotton bales postponed to August 2026
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has postponed the implementation of Quality Control Order on cotton bales to August 2026 from August this year. The Cotton Bales (Quality Control) Order, 2023 has been amended to implement the order from August 27, 2026. Industry sources said the textile industry, which is the main consumer of cotton, has welcomed the decision of the Central government to postpone implementation of Quality Control Order on cotton bales. However, it should withdraw the Quality Control Order for cotton as the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) specifications for cotton bales do not have norms for contamination levels permitted for cotton. The contamination levels are high in Indian cotton and the industry imports high quality cotton that is contamination free. The cotton growers in other countries will not go in for BIS certification. Further, overseas garment brands are nominating the raw material suppliers now and the Indian textile industry sources substantial quantity of cotton or yarn from the nominated suppliers. They will miss the orders as these suppliers will not have BIS registration. Since there are several practical challenges in implementing the order, the government should withdraw it, they said.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Delhi: Over 2,500 sub-standard helmets seized from 9 manufacturers, another 500 from roadside 2024-25
New Delhi: More than 2,500 non-compliant two-wheeler helmets were seized from nine manufacturers and another 500 from 17 roadside and retail locations in Delhi in 2024-25, the Union consumer affairs department said on Saturday, as it continues its crackdown on the menace of sale of sub-standard driving headgear in the national capital. The department has asked states, UTs and local authorities to take strict action against manufacturers and sellers of sub-standard helmets, even as the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has intensified confiscation of non-certified protective headgears. It said across the country, BIS has conducted over 30 search-and-seizure operations and has tested more than 500 helmet samples in FY 25. "With over 21 crore two-wheelers on Indian roads, rider safety is paramount. While wearing a helmet is mandatory under the Motor Vehicles Act, its effectiveness depends on quality. Sub-standard helmets compromise protection and defeat their purpose," it said. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi Though a Quality Control Order in force since 2021, mandating manufacturing, storage and selling of only ISI-marked helmets, several helmets sold on roadsides lack the mandatory BIS certification, posing significant risks to consumers. There are 176 manufacturers in India with valid BIS licences, as of June 2025. The department said the results of its campaign against non-standard helmets were "encouraging, particularly in Delhi-NCR, and the campaign is spreading to other regions too". Delhi and NCR have a high share of two-wheelers. "The actions in Delhi and its neighbouring cities have a greater impact across the country. BIS has been directed to carry out more inspection of factories and retail outlets in the NCR," said an official.
