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India Gazette
4 hours ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Piyush Goyal outlines top highlights of Commerce and Industry Ministry in last 10 days
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday outlined the key highlights pertaining to his ministry in the last 10 days. In a post on X, the minister said that the productive visit to the UK marked with negotiation meetings and discussions focused on implementing the comprehensive and mutually beneficial FTA aimed at boosting bilateral trade, creating jobs, and further strengthening economic ties. He said Vanijya Bhawan celebrated its third anniversary.'The complex is rapidly becoming a hub for innovation, boosting commerce, and enhancing transparency, driving us closer to Viksit Bharat 2047,' the minister said. The Commerce and Industry Ministry held a crucial stakeholder meeting with the MSME sector on Quality Control Orders. Feedback was gathered to ensure a more collaborative and inclusive standard-setting process, emphasizing a quality mindset for global competitiveness. A key review meeting on the PLI scheme highlighted the need for quality skilled manpower and resolving infrastructure bottlenecks. The scheme is progressing across 14 key sectors, enhancing self-reliance in manufacturing.'Aimed at empowering 1 million entrepreneurs across Tier II, Tier III, and rural India, an MoU has been signed with a private digital platform. Bharat Project will leverage AI-powered tools, venture launchpads, and regional language storytelling to help scale the next generation of entrepreneurs,' the Minister said. Goyal said import restrictions have been issued on certain precious metal alloys containing gold. These are alloys of palladium, rhodium, and iridium containing more than 1 per cent gold by weight. This has been done to regulate the import of gold in the garb of chemical compounds, the minister said.'For the first time, fresh jamuns have been exported from India to the UK. The consignment has been sent from Karnataka to London, marking yet another milestone in empowering our farmers,' he added. (ANI)
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Standards for success: BIS workshop at IIT-K empowers startups
Lucknow/Kanpur: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) at IIT-Kanpur hosted a workshop bringing together innovators, startups and BIS leaders to discuss the crucial role of standards in India's innovation journey. The workshop-- 'From Innovation to Impact: BIS Standards Serving the Startups'-- aimed at highlighting how Indian standards can accelerate commercialization, enhance quality assurance and support global market access for startups. BIS plays a vital role in developing national standards, with over 400 technical committees and over 25,000 standards across 17 sectors. Standards are essential across all sectors, and BIS supports the Government of India and startups in using them as tools for impactful growth. The workshop provided actionable insights on managing post-launch quality, meeting Quality Control Orders (QCOs), and addressing sustainability and regulatory challenges. Dean of research and development at IIT-K Prof Tarun Gupta emphasised the importance of innovation and quality going hand in hand. Professor-in-charge of SIIC IIT-K Prof Deepu Philip highlighted the role of BIS in enabling startups to view standards as launchpads rather than constraints. "BIS is helping make standards a springboard rather than a speed bump, empowering the innovation ecosystem. We have always emphasized the need for innovative, high-quality, market-ready products that can thrive both nationally and on the global stage," Gupta said. Deputy director general (standardization-I), BIS, Reena Garg said: "BIS plays a vital role in developing national standards, with over 400 technical committees and 25,000+ standards across 17 sectors. Standards are essential across all sectors, and BIS supports the Government of India and startups in using them as tools for impactful growth." The workshop provided an overview of BIS's key functions, including standard formulation, product certification, and system certification. BIS reiterated its commitment to co-developing future-ready, inclusive standards by engaging with India's entrepreneurial community.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
BIS & IIT-K organize workshop on standards for startups
Kanpur:The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in collaboration with the Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC), IIT Kanpur, organised a workshop titled 'From Innovation to Impact: BIS Standards Serving the Startups' at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-Kanpur) on Friday. The workshop brought together deep-tech innovators, early-stage and growth-stage startups, and the BIS leadership for dialogue on the critical role of standards in shaping India's innovation journey. It aimed to highlight how Indian Standards can accelerate commercialisation, enhance quality assurance, and support global market access for startups. Startups participating in the event engaged directly with senior BIS officials and explored standardisation frameworks across diverse sectors—including electronics, IT, healthcare, agritech, AI-ML, defence & aerospace, and cleantech. The sessions offered actionable insights on managing post-launch quality, meeting Quality Control Orders (QCOs), and addressing sustainability and regulatory challenges. Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Director General (Standardization-I), BIS, Reena Garg said, "BIS plays a vital role in developing national standards, with over 400 technical committees and 25,000+ standards across 17 sectors. Standards are essential across all sectors, and BIS supports the Govt of India and startups in using them as tools for impactful growth." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Doutor: Reverter encolhimento muscular após os 50 depende deste hábito noturno Revista do Homem Saiba Mais Undo Dean of Research & Development at IIT Kanpur, Prof. Tarun Gupta said, " BIS is helping make standards a springboard rather than a speed bump, empowering the innovation ecosystem. We have always emphasised the need for innovative, high-quality, market-ready products that can thrive both nationally and on the global stage." The knowledge-sharing session provided an overview of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), highlighting its key functions such as standard formulation, product certification, hallmarking, and system certification. The session emphasised BIS's international presence, laboratory testing, consumer protection, and the importance of standards education. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the National Standards Body of India, responsible for the harmonious development of standardisation, marking, and quality certification. BIS actively supports innovation, ensures consumer safety, and promotes industry best practices across sectors through the development of Indian Standards.
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Union Minister Piyush Goyal meets MSME stakeholders for implementation of Quality Control Orders
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal held a stakeholder consultation meeting with representatives from the MSME sector to discuss the implementation of Quality Control Orders (QCOs). The meeting focused on making the standard-setting process more inclusive, collaborative, and easier for small businesses to comply with. In a social media post, the Minister shared that he appreciated the valuable feedback received from the MSME stakeholders. He stated, 'Held a stakeholder consultation meeting with the MSME sector to discuss the implementation of Quality Control Orders (QCOs). Appreciated their feedback on making the standard setting process more collaborative, inclusive & easier to comply with.' The Minister also noted that MSMEs acknowledged the benefits of QCOs in their sector. According to him, the stakeholders shared that QCOs have played a significant role in improving product quality and enhancing consumer satisfaction. By setting clear standards, QCOs have helped MSMEs align their offerings with market expectations and improve trust in their products. He said, 'MSMEs acknowledged how the QCOs have benefited their sector by enhancing product quality & consumer satisfaction'. Minister Goyal further reiterated the government's commitment to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Zero Defect, Zero Effect', which encourages manufacturing high-quality products without harming the environment. Goyal said, 'Aligned with PM @NarendraModiji's vision of 'Zero Defect, Zero Effect', reiterated the importance of a 'quality mindset' to boost domestic capabilities and elevate the country's global competitiveness'. He stressed the need for building a 'quality mindset' among businesses to boost domestic manufacturing capabilities and enhance India's global competitiveness. The discussion highlighted how maintaining high product standards can help MSMEs grow, expand into new markets, and contribute more effectively to the national economy. The government is aiming to ensure that compliance with QCOs is not a burden but an opportunity for growth for small and medium enterprises. (ANI)
Business Upturn
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
ERCS Emerges as India's Leading BIS Certification Partner for Copper & Steel Product Manufacturers
By Business Wire India Published on June 26, 2025, 10:53 IST New Delhi, Delhi, India: The growing demand for quality infrastructure and electrical products has increased focus on certified raw materials, particularly copper and steel products, integral to sectors such as power, telecom, and electronics. The new Quality Control Orders (QCOs) mandate BIS certification for a broad range of copper and steel items, for both Indian and foreign manufacturers. ERCS Private Limited is a reputed name in the field of compliance and certification, now established as a leading consultancy for BIS Certification. With a deep knowledge o f BIS and a history of over 1,000 manufacturers globally, ERCS continues to help manufacturers remain compliant and competitive in the Indian market. Copper & Steel Certification: One Step Closer to Atma Nirbharta The Indian government has now made BIS Certification mandatory for Steel products, Copper products (IS 191), Tin Ingots, Primary Lead, Refined Zinc, and Refined Nickel. The standards set out to improve reliability in terms of chemical composition and mechanical properties between batches. BIS certification for copper and steel products requires proper documentation, testing in a BIS-recognized laboratory, and factory inspection. While all of these things are quite important for a consistent level of public safety and product quality, they are difficult to work with if you have not been through the regulatory transition in India over the last couple of years. ERCS Private Limited is a well-known name in the field of BIS Certification for both steel and copper across the globe. ERCS, with its extensive experience in handling BIS certifications and other forms of regulatory authorisations, is enabling international manufacturers to tap into the potential of the Indian market, in anticipation of opportunities and challenges. Focused Compliance Approach According to Vipin Shukla, Director, ERCS, 'Compliance in India is a multi-level action. Our position is not just to merely document – we educate, guide, and simplify the process, which allows the manufacturers to continue with the production and market strategy while obtaining the certifications.' As directed by Vipin Shukla, he states: India is leading global standards for product compliance. For instance, copper and steel, important components used in high-conductivity applications such as transformers, motors, and wiring, will now be subject to focused regulation as the market becomes regulated, but not from scrutiny. ERCS acts as a bridge between copper and steel product manufacturers globally and which are then certified in India. Strategic Advantage Vipin Shukla further says, 'What we're looking at is a very precise and proactive advantage. Our clients depend on us not only to manage their certifications but also to keep them informed on new QCOs, amendments to BIS standards, and policy changes that could impact their business. If you want to know what makes us different, it is our role as a knowledge partner.' Trusted by Global Customers with a Global Footprint Today, ERCS operates across several countries and assists both Indian and foreign brands with BIS certification for copper and steel products. ERCS is a preferred certification partner for exporters to India, with multilingual team members, 24/7 documentation support, and country-specific compliance support. The ERCS website is also a compliance knowledge portal providing templates, timelines, checklists, and guidance on QCO updates. The Road Ahead: Fast, Inexpensive, and Compliant In addition to materials like copper, steel, tin, lead, zinc, and nickel, ERCS Private Limited also offers further compliance services, such as WPC ETA Certification, CRS Registration, BEE Star Labeling, and EPR Authorization. By specializing in these certifications and helping to simplify complicated regulatory processes, ERCS enables manufacturers to speed up their entry into the market, reducing risk and allowing them to focus on doing what they do best, making world-class products. Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Business Wire India, established in 2002, India's premier media distribution company ensures guaranteed media coverage through its network of 30+ cities and top news agencies.
