New Delhi, Aug 25: India is preparing a new framework to make Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification easier for high-tech companies looking to manufacture in the country. The move is aimed at reducing regulatory hurdles and creating a more supportive environment for advanced manufacturing and investment.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced the proposal during a semiconductor and artificial intelligence roundtable in Tokyo. He said the government is examining ways to provide exemptions from certain certification requirements for specialised equipment and components used by high-tech manufacturers.
The proposed framework could allow exemptions at different levels, including for an entire sector, a company, a specific product or an individual project. The Commerce Ministry and BIS have been asked to work out the details of the mechanism.
The initiative is particularly relevant for industries such as semiconductors, electronics and artificial intelligence, where companies often require specialised machinery, components and technology from global suppliers. Easing unnecessary certification-related delays could help manufacturers bring such equipment into India more efficiently.
The government is also seeking to attract greater participation from international technology companies as India expands its domestic electronics and semiconductor ecosystem. Goyal told Japanese companies that both the Central and state governments would support investment proposals and help businesses identify potential Indian partners and investors.
The proposed changes reflect India’s broader effort to improve the ease of doing business while encouraging investment, technology transfer and domestic manufacturing. The government has separately indicated that regulations affecting semiconductor and automotive-component manufacturers will also be reviewed to address industry concerns.
For high-tech manufacturers, a more flexible certification framework could make project planning and equipment sourcing smoother. For India, the move could strengthen its appeal as a destination for advanced manufacturing and help deepen its role in global technology supply chains.