BIS REGULATIONS
War-led cost surge, price curbs push beer industry into 'major trouble': United Breweries CEO & MD
The Indian beer industry is in significant trouble. Rising costs from the war, supply chain issues, and government pricing controls are impacting businesses. United Breweries CEO Vivek Gupta highlights the need for government support to prevent growth and innovation from stalling. Consumers are also shifting to cheaper options and smaller pack sizes due to financial pressures.
Akshaya Tritiya 2026 date and time: Check city-wise muhurat timings for gold buying
Akshaya Tritiya, a festival believed to bring wealth, sees a surge in gold purchases, with demand often rising a week prior. This year, the auspicious day falls on Sunday, April 19, 2026, with specific muhurat timings varying by city. Consumers are increasingly opting for investment-grade gold like coins and bars, alongside digital gold, while traditional jewellery remains popular.
Understand private credit: It may be a word you will soon hear more often in the stock markets
It is called “shadow banking” for a reason. Private credit serves a purpose as it caters to borrowers who fall between bank underwriting standards and public market requirements. But it also carries structural weaknesses such as poor borrower quality, limited transparency, and subjective valuations. Despite all this, private credit is only growing. Is it a miracle market or a disguised catastrophe? The answer will be revealed only in times of stress.
Supply woes spur call for easing quality curbs on critical imports
Indian industries are seeking relaxed quality control rules. This move aims to secure vital components from alternative sources like China. Supply chain disruptions due to the West Asia conflict are impacting sectors such as automotive and electronics. The government is considering these requests to ease the current supply squeeze. A decision is expected soon.
NCL, a central lab, proposes use of DME as indigenous substitute for LPG
India's National Chemical Laboratory is developing dimethyl ether, or DME, as a domestic cooking fuel alternative to LPG. This move aims to reduce reliance on imported fuel and save foreign exchange. DME can be used with existing LPG infrastructure. Scientists have developed a new catalyst and burner technology.
Indigenous alternative to LPG? Central lab looks to scale up DME pilot
Scientists said substituting LPG with DME would not require changes to existing infrastructure, including cylinders, gaskets, regulators, hoses or burners. DME can also be used independently with stoves specifically designed for it.
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AI-controlled toys serious threat for safety of children, action being taken: Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
During the Question Hour in the Lok Sabha, the minister said that the government has made provisions under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 to ensure children's safety.
As many as 6,789 recognised startups categorised as 'closed': Minister Jitin Prasada
Over 6,700 recognised startups have been closed. The IT services sector saw the most closures. Business model viability and market demand influence these closures. In January, smartphone exports reached USD 2.56 billion. Maharashtra contributed USD 594 million to exports during April-December 2025. India has notified 142 Quality Control Orders covering 721 products.
AI-generated traffic challans planned for Delhi: Your Rs 5,000 challan for driving without licence can soon be AI-issued
Delhi is set to introduce an AI-powered Integrated Traffic Management System. This system will feature smart traffic lights and automatic number plate recognition cameras. These cameras will detect traffic violations and generate automated challans. The initiative aims to improve traffic flow, reduce pollution, and enhance the commuter experience in the city.
Looking for replacement of your old gold jewellery after unprecedented price rise? 6 factors you must check before going for new hallmarked piece
With gold prices rising, consumers are increasingly exchanging old jewellery for hallmarked pieces to ensure purity and better resale value. Mandatory hallmarking in India, regulated by BIS, certifies gold's karat and fineness, reducing fraud risk and enabling fair valuation. Buyers should verify BIS logo, HUID, and purity marks for authenticity.
Draft BIS norms spark debate over cost burden on small sellers
Experts flagged mounting costs from duplicate norms, with some reporting severe business losses after sudden BIS enforcement measures.
Govt brings 9 karat gold under mandatory hallmarking
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has mandated hallmarking for 9 Karat gold, effective July 2025, under BIS Amendment No. 2. This inclusion expands the hallmarking grades to eight, ensuring transparency in purity standards for consumers. The revised standard also updates definitions, excluding gold watches and pens from artefacts, and defines specific criteria for gold coins.
Certification agency raids Amazon, Flipkart warehouses, seizes thousands of products
This operation is part of a broader nationwide drive by BIS to enforce quality standards. In the past month, similar raids were conducted in multiple locations, including Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Lucknow, and Sriperumbudur.
No disruptions in copper supplies due to quality control: Mines Ministry
The Mines Ministry has implemented quality control orders for copper, effective December 1st. Eight domestic and international suppliers are currently BIS-certified, with two more expected by mid-December 2024. The Ministry assures there will be no supply disruptions or price manipulation, despite concerns from the domestic industry. Non-compliant sales are now prohibited under the BIS Act.
Is hallmarking mandatory for silver jewellery, coins?
The government has made hallmarking mandatory for gold jewelley. Further, jewellers can only sell hallmarked gold jewellery irrespective of its purtiy from June 1, 2022 in the notified districts. However, is hallmarking mandatory for silver jewellery and coins as well? Read on to know hallmarking rules for silver and what are other things to keep in mind.
Crypto a 'flawed system': BIS
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has voiced its support for centralised alternatives to cryptocurrencies, calling them a "flawed system". Instead, the BIS supported the idea of "tokenisation", or the conversion of other assets and money into digital tokens that can be traded on platforms. The decentralised nature of cryptocurrencies, often praised for its anonymity and trading freedom, makes it organisationally unstable, according to the BIS. The BIS stated that tokenisation offers the promise of a "major leap" in the financial system, and called it the next logical step in the digital transfer and record keeping of assets.
Crypto is a 'flawed system': Bank for International Settlements
The BIS, regarded as the central bank of central banks, backed "tokenisation" or the conversion of money and other assets into digital tokens that can be traded on programmable platforms, saying it offers the promise of a "major leap" in the financial system.
Over 30,000 substandard toys seized so far this fiscal: Piyush Goyal in Rajya Sabha
The minister said that safety of toys is under compulsory Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification from January 1, 2021 as per the Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020 issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under Section 16 of the BIS Act, 2016.
FSSAI makes BIS certification mandatory for packaged drinking water companies
FSSAI said that as per Section 31 of FSS Act 2008, all Food Business Operators (FBOs) have to obtain license/ registration before commencement of any food business. It will come into effect from April 1, 2021.
DPIIT releases quality control norms for refrigerating appliances
The move comes at a time when the government is working to formulate technical regulations, which include safety and quality standards, for over 350 products with a view to cut imports of those non-essential items.
Key ministries, BIS move to rein in surging imports
The PMO has set up a committee of secretaries, which has been given six months to differentiate between imports necessary for domestic industry for value add and production, and other non-critical imports. India’s exports in November touched $25.98 billion while imports were at $38.11billion, leaving a trade deficit of $12.12 billion.
Banks from non-BIS countries now eligible for an FPI licence
Indian regulators have been wary of indirect investment routes.
Allow only accredited gold refiners to make bars: IBJA
There are more than 30 regulated NABL/BIS approved gold refineries.
Government plans to make BIS hallmarking mandatory for gold jewellery
The Centre plans to notify the new regulation in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in a week’s time, said Anantha Padmanabhan, chairman, All India Gems & Jewellery Domestic Council.
Government's new regulation to make helmets safer
A new regulation under consideration could soon mandate that quality of these ‘protective headgear’ be finally brought under the BIS Act.
Companies need to comply with BIS norms on after-sales support
BIS, which lays down norms with regards to quality and safety of goods sold in the country, has formed a panel, called Services Sector Divisional Council, to frame regulations in this regard.
FSSAI wants action against unlicensed water packaging units
Out of total 5,842 registered water packaging units, 1,495 units have both BIS and FSSAI licences, while 4,347 units have only BIS certification.
TUV Rheinland gears up to certify electronic products in India
German safety certification firm TUV Rheinland today said it is ready to serve electronics and IT clients in India.
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