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India's Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) has opened public consultations on two draft Generic Requirements: TEC 22160:2026 for 5G Core and TEC 36060:2026 for Millimeter Wave (E-Band) Microwave Equipment operating in the 71–76 GHz and 81–86 GHz bands. Released on September 25, 2026, both drafts accept stakeholder comments until November 24, 2026. Manufacturers of core network and backhaul equipment should review the technical requirements now and submit feedback befo

India's Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) issued new guidelines on 5 August 2026 for BIS Scheme X certification of machinery. Following the rescission of the Omnibus Technical Regulation Order in January 2026, machinery safety certification is now voluntary. The guidelines define the technical file, Product Compliance Report, desk and site audit process, eligible machinery categories, and obligations for foreign manufacturers seeking the BIS Standard Mark.

India's Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) has opened two public consultations affecting network equipment manufacturers: a revision of the Essential Requirements (ER) for Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) Equipment under MTCTE, and Draft Test Guide TEC 86091:2026 for Multi-Service OTN platforms with DWDM bearer transport. Comments are due November 10 and November 20, 2026. Here is what changes, who is affected, and how to prepare.

India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has made BIS registration for screen protectors mandatory. Notification S.O. 5190(E), dated 21 September 2026, adds smartphone screen protectors as S. No. 66 to the Compulsory Registration Order, 2021, requiring conformity with IS 19348:2025. From 1 April 2027, products that are manufactured, imported, stored, sold or distributed in India must be tested and BIS-registered.

India's Department of Telecommunications has confirmed the India C-V2X 5.9 GHz de-licensing, exempting Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything On Board Units in the 5875–5905 MHz band from spectrum licensing under G.S.R. 466(E), effective 10 June 2026. Auto manufacturers, Tier 1 suppliers, and V2X module vendors can deploy V2V and V2I safety systems without individual spectrum licences — but equipment type approval and BIS or international standards conformity still apply before marke

On 11 June 2026, India's Department of Telecommunications notified G.S.R. 468(E), the Use of Short-Range Automotive Radar System in the 77-81 GHz Band (Exemption from Licensing Requirements) Rules, 2026. Effective immediately on publication, the rules remove spectrum-licensing obligations for 77-81 GHz automotive radar used in ADAS. Manufacturers still need DoT portal equipment type approval and must conform to defined technical parameters and BIS or international standard

India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has published series guidelines under IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 for Extended Reality products. AR, VR and MR devices must form separate series, and up to 10 models may be grouped into a single series — covered by one lead-model test report — if they share the same energy source, construction class, enclosure, PCB layout, display type and IP rating. Battery devices must have the lead model tested at the highest batte

On 5 May 2026, India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) published Gazette notification S.O. 2204(E), amending the CRO 2021 to bring standalone hard disk drives explicitly under BIS Compulsory Registration (CRS / Scheme-II). Covered drives must comply with IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010 and hold a valid BIS registration before the rule takes effect on 5 November 2026. Here's what manufacturers and importers need to do.

India's Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has revised the Star Labelling requirements for stationary storage type electric water heaters (electric geysers) under its Standards & Labelling Programme. The update introduces a revised star rating table and a new label validity period, raising the minimum energy-performance bar for each star band. Manufacturers, importers and permit holders must re-register affected models under the new norms to keep products labelled and on the I

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has revised the validity and continuation rules for licences under Scheme-II. Initial licences and renewals are now granted for five years instead of two, but fees must be paid annually in advance alongside production details. Miss a deadline and the licence can be suspended, deferred, cancelled, or allowed to expire. Here is what manufacturers, importers, and regulatory teams need to do to stay compliant.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has extended the mandatory implementation deadline for IS 302 (Part 1): 2024 / IEC 60335-1:2020 — the safety standard covering Adapters for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances — to 23 February 2027. The one-year extension lets existing licensees and new applicants keep running the 2008 and 2024 standards concurrently while they re-test lead models, update documentation, and meet the revised battery, cybersecurity, and moisture-res

India's Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) has launched two public consultations covering Software Defined Wide Area Network (SDWAN) and Trunk Media Gateway technologies. The draft Test Guide TEC 49161:2026 for SDWAN is open for comments until June 23, 2026, while the Interface Requirements TEC 59062:2023 for Trunk Media Gateway accepts comments until July 3, 2026. Manufacturers and stakeholders are invited to submit inputs that will shape future MTCTE certification s

India's MeitY published S.O. 2204(E) on 5 May 2026, amending the CRO 2021 to explicitly bring standalone hard disk drives under mandatory BIS registration. The requirement takes effect on 5 November 2026. Manufacturers and importers selling or importing standalone HDDs into India must secure a valid BIS CRS registration before that date or face market access disruption.

India has strengthened compliance requirements for vehicle-integrated devices under IS 16833. The certification, regulated by BIS and supported by BACL testing, applies to telematics, GNSS, V2X, and connected vehicle systems. Manufacturers must ensure compliance to access the Indian market and avoid regulatory delays.

India’s Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) has launched a public consultation on the use of 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, along with fixed wireless phones. The initiative aims to modernize technical standards, align with global frameworks, and clarify certification requirements for wireless devices operating in India.

India has introduced new rules under the India BIS XR devices regulation, requiring AR, VR, and mixed reality devices to comply with updated safety standards. With the adoption of IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 and a strict May 2026 deadline, manufacturers and importers must act quickly to ensure compliance and maintain access to the Indian market.

The India ITSAR software changes NCCS update allows manufacturers to make controlled software modifications during security testing. This reduces the need to restart testing when issues are found, helping speed up certification and lower costs while maintaining compliance with telecom security requirements.

The India BIS battery regulations introduce mandatory verification of lithium battery capacity to prevent misdeclaration and enhance compliance. With strict testing standards, defined timelines, and updated certification requirements, the regulation strengthens product reliability and transparency in India’s battery market.

BIS introduces new guidelines for BIS CRS certification, requiring migration to IS/IEC 62368-1:2023. Learn about key deadlines, compliance requirements, and how manufacturers can ensure uninterrupted product certification in India.

India has opened the 5925–6425 MHz band for unlicensed use, expanding available spectrum for wireless connectivity. This regulatory update reduces congestion in existing bands and supports faster, more reliable networks. It marks a significant step toward enabling next-generation connectivity and improving overall digital infrastructure.