The Economic Times

India wants global factories, but its own quality checks may be putting investors off: GTRI

Concerns have surfaced among Japanese enterprises regarding India's compulsory BIS certification rules. A newly released study proposes a significant revamp of the QCO framework. The existing regulations are leading to considerable delays and inflated compliance costs for manufacturers, adversely impacting smaller businesses in India and disrupting supply chains. Experts recommend implementing a risk-based regulatory framework to modernize and simplify quality control processes.