The move is part of the phased implementation of mandatory hallmarking being carried out by the Bureau of Indian Standards to ensure the purity of gold jewellery and protect consumer interests.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 24: The All India Agarbathi Manufacturers Association (AIAMA) has announced a significant initiative to implement Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification across the incense stick industry. As the representative body for this traditional yet econ
Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford on Saturday (as per the Indian Standard Time), according to the Premier League website. With the draw, Arsenal's lead at the top of the tournament's table stands at just four points.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 10: Vlite Furnitech, a leading modular office and institutional furniture manufacturer in India, today announced that it has received the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification under IS 17634 for storage units, becoming only the second furniture
Singapore, February 2: Gstar announced that its 183N, 210RN series photovoltaic (PV) modules have achieved certification under India's latest Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) requirements, including IS14286:2023. The certification marks an important milestone in Gstar's ongoing commitment to
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday (Indian Standard Time) announced the development of a state-of-the-art "innovation city" situated near the Mumbai airport to help new businesses grow. The Chief Minister revealed that the Tata Group will invest $ 11 billion in the p
Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Wednesday (Indian Standard Time) that the state has emerged as the fastest-growing economy in India, with a 13% growth rate. Highlighting the state's new economic confidence, Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "India is going to be the third largest economy under t
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 19: The Indian gem and jewellery industry has long faced challenges due to the use of multiple, inconsistent, and often confusing terms to describe diamonds and their alternatives--particularly across digital and e-commerce platforms. In the absence of a
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday participated in a programme organised at the Chief Sevak Sadan, located at the Chief Minister's Camp Office, on the occasion of the 79th Foundation Day of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
"Quality is not a choice, it is a responsibility we owe to our citizens, industry and the market," Joshi said while addressing the 79th BIS Foundation Day celebrations event held in New Delhi.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi released a new Indian Standard for incense sticks to make them safer for people to use at home. This new rule, "IS 19412:2025 - Incense Sticks (Agarbatti)", was created by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). It aims to improve the quality of products and protec