Tag: Bureau of Indian Standards
Govt to extend quality certification fee concessions for small firms by 3 years
New Delhi: The government is set to extend quality certification fee concessions by three years beyond the current mid-2026 deadline to support small and medium…
India defines a ‘diamond’ amid lab-grown surge, US tariff woes| Business News
India has defined a “diamond” amid a surge in lab-grown alternatives, even as 50% US tariff weighs on the wider gems & jewellery industry. India…
Govt exempts 14 copper products from QCO for one year
New Delhi: The government has exempt 14 copper products from the Copper Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024 dated April 26, 2024, for a period of…
Govt eyes bullion hallmarking, framework for lab-grown diamonds to protect consumers
After introducing voluntary hallmarking for silver jewellery and artefacts, the government is now considering extending it to bullion to ensure that jewellery manufacturers get authentic…
Govt to allocate gold quota under trade pact with UAE through bidding process
The government on Wednesday said the allocations of tariff rate quota (TRQ) for gold under the free trade agreement between India and the UAE will…
Govt grants exemption to certain steel imports from QCOs
The government has granted certain steel imports, such as square tins for ghee, edible oils, steel tubes for structural purposes, and stainless steel utensils, an…