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GTRI urges DPIIT to issue detailed guidelines for new quality certification

The DPIIT should issue detailed operational guidelines specifying the eligibility criteria, documentation requirements, and timelines for processing applications for companies seeking product quality certification under the new transition facilitation mechanism, think tank GTRI said on Saturday. On June 25, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) notified the Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026. As per the orders, the department has created an alternative compliance pathway under selected ten Quality Control Orders (QCOs), including toys, personal protective equipment, air conditioners and compressors, footwear, furniture, hinges, domestic electrical appliances and household electrical safety products. The applications will be examined by an Implementation Committee chaired by DPIIT and comprising representatives from BIS, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Consumer Affairs, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade and other .

Govt eases quality control order hurdles for toys, ACs and furniture

Government eases QCO compliance with a transition scheme, offering manufacturers temporary relief while maintaining quality standards

Govt focusing on automation of explosive units for safety: DPIIT official

The Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is focusing on moving towards 'automation' in processes involved in manufacturing explosives to make operations safer, a senior government official has said. The department, which functions under the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has undertaken major regulatory reforms to strengthen safety and ease of doing business, DPIIT Joint Secretary Dr Kajal said on Thursday. Talking to PTI in Nagpur on the sidelines of 'Awareness workshop on reforms undertaken by the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO)', she asserted DPIIT is making concerted efforts to prevent accidental blasts at explosives manufacturing factories. Asked what safety precautions DPIIT and PESO, which comes under the department, are taking to prevent blasts at explosives manufacturing units, the official said both agencies are making their best efforts to prevent such tragedies in the future. She was asked specifically in the contex

Govt forms 6 sector-specific groups to identify 100 products to boost mfg

The government has constituted six sector-specific working groups to identify as many as 100 products for promoting their domestic manufacturing and reducing import dependence, an official said. "The aim is to promote indigenisation of those products," the official said. The groups will discuss the list of items for the purpose, and the final list prepared by them will be submitted to the cabinet secretariat within three weeks. The six groups are on pharmaceuticals, biotech and medical devices; chemicals and petrochemicals, textiles and footwear; capital goods, automotive and electric vehicles, advanced capital goods; energy; construction equipment and infrastructure; and defence and aerospace (only for items with civilian applicability) and electronics. The members of these groups are from different ministries and departments, including commerce, DPIIT, Niti Aayog, pharmaceuticals, economic affairs, science and technology, chemicals, textiles, heavy industry, ports and shipping, .

DPIIT set to unveil new WPI series, launch Producer Price Index

The revised wholesale price index will adopt 2022-23 as the base year, while the Producer Price Index is set to be introduced as a new inflation measure

Govt to launch 'Made In India' branding scheme soon, says DPIIT secretary

DPIIT Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia said the government is ready to roll out a broader "Made in India" branding framework after a successful pilot in steel

Identifying 100 products to boost domestic manufacturing: DPIIT Secy

The government is working with industry to identify about 100 products -- including those from the auto sector -- that are either not produced or manufactured inadequately in India, as part of efforts to boost domestic production, according to a top official. Secretary in the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Amardeep Singh Bhatia, said a set of "unique and interesting" products has already been identified, including items from the auto sector such as axles and motorcycle components. Talking about a series of steps taken by government to make manufacturing competitive in India, he said the "another area where we have been working is to bring in another 100 products which are either not getting manufactured in India as of now or which are not sufficiently being manufactured at the moment". The objective is to expand manufacturing for both domestic and global markets. "We are working closely with the industry (on that)," he said adding "lot of things no

FDI in India may cross $90 billion in FY26 on strong inflows: DPIIT Secy

The total foreign direct investment (FDI) in India has crossed USD 88 billion during April-February FY26, and it is likely to reach USD 90 billion in the last fiscal, a top government official said on Thursday. DPIIT Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia said that the government has taken a series of measures to attract FDI. He said that during April-February 2025-26, inflows have crossed USD 88 billion and "hopefully crossing USD 90 billion" in the full fiscal 2025-26. Reform measures, free trade agreements and fast-growing economic growth are helping the country to attract healthy investments, he said.

MNC medtech firms seek changes in local content norms for procurement

Multinational medtech firms have urged the Centre to revise local content calculations under PPOs, proposing inclusion of R&D and maintenance costs to widen eligibility in tenders

India's ₹10,000 crore startup FoF 2.0 expands scope, targets deep tech

The Rs 10,000 crore Fund of Funds 2.0 for startups will have an expanded scope, with the corpus divided into four segments, including dedicated support for deep-tech and manufacturing startups, according to a DPIIT notification. The second tranche of Fund of Funds was approved by the Cabinet in February. It is aimed at mobilising venture capital (VC) and support deep tech, tech-driven innovative manufacturing startups, and early-growth stage enterprises. The FoF 2.0 has been designed to continue the momentum of investments in startups, with an expanded scope over Fund of Funds Scheme (FFS 1.0). "Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 will have an expanded scope with segmented approach to target key segments for real innovation," the notification by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) said. The scheme will contribute to the corpus of SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) for investing in equity and equity-linked instruments of entities recognised a

PLI schemes: Ministries, departments to identify local value-addition gaps

Government reviews DVA violations under PLI schemes as firms struggle with localisation targets, highlighting gaps in supply chains and innovation capacity

Expedite WPI base year revision, says Parliamentary panel report

Committee asks DPIIT to align WPI with revised GDP, CPI and IIP series, and roll out producer price indices to improve price measurement and data accuracy

DPIIT amends 'Press Note 3' to ease FDI norms for border countries

The government has amended Press Note 3 under the FDI policy, allowing investors from countries sharing land borders with India to hold up to 10 per cent non controlling stakes via the automatic route

Govt sets 60-day deadline for select FDI proposals from border nations

Select FDI proposals from land-border countries in sectors such as batteries, rare earths and electronics will be processed within 60 days under revised Press Note 3 rules

DPIIT notifies 100% FDI in insurance companies under automatic route

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Commerce and Industry Ministry has notified 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in the insurance sector following the enactment of legislation in this regard. The Government of India has reviewed the extant FDO policy on insurance sector and has made the amendments under the Consolidated FDI Policy of 2020, as amended from time to time, the DPIIT said in a notification. As per the Press Note No. 1 (2026 Series), 100 per cent FDI is allowed in the insurance companies under automatic route. In case of Life Insurance Corporation of India, only 20 per cent is permitted through automatic route. In an Indian insurance company having foreign investment, at least one among the chairperson of its board, its managing director and its chief executive officer, shall be resident Indian citizens, it said while specifying other conditions. Parliament passed Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (amendment of insurance laws)

Govt rolls out startup status for deeptechs, extends recognition to 20 yrs

The government has formally recognised deeptech startups, extending Startup India benefits to 20 years and raising the turnover limit to Rs 300 crore

Govt extends aluminium can certification timeline, industry welcomes move

The government has extended the timeline for the rollout of mandatory quality control norms for aluminium cans used in the food processing and beverages industry, providing relief to alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage makers, from cola makers to beer brewers. The move is hailed by the alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage makers, who have stated that the extension order will help to bridge the gap between demand and supply before the arrival of the peak summer season. The Cookware, Utensils and Cans for Foods and Beverages (Quality Control) Order, 2026, will be implemented for large arms from October 2026, for small units from January next year, and for micro enterprises from April 2027. As per the order, these goods will have to conform to the respective Indian standards and shall bear the Standard Mark under a licence from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). It was issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on January 15. DPIIT is an arm of th

Guj, Arunachal, Goa top states in ecosystem for startups: DPIIT ranking

Gujarat, Arunachal Pradesh and Goa ranked as the 'best performers' in developing a startup ecosystem for budding entrepreneurs, according to the ranking of states and Union territories by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade released on Friday. Gujarat has been ranked as the best performer for the fifth time in a row. Karnataka, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh are categorised as the top performers. The ranking is a yearly exercise under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) that evaluates all states and Union territories on their efforts to build an ecosystem conducive to startup growth. A total of 34 states and Union territories (UTs) participated in the exercise. They are ranked under five categories -- best performers, top performers, leaders, aspiring leaders and emerging startup ecosystems. The states and Union Territories were broadly divided into two sections based on their population size -- those

Maharashtra tops DPIIT-recognised startups; nearly 100,000 led by women

As Startup India completes 10 years, DPIIT data shows over 2.07 lakh recognised startups, rising women leadership and Maharashtra leading India's fast-growing startup ecosystem

Govt nudging companies to step up engagement with startups, says DPIIT secy

The government is urging corporates to work more closely with startups to support entrepreneurship, cut manufacturing costs and strengthen domestic supply chains, DPIIT secretary said