Kia India sales up 69 percent in May to around 18,700 units

The Indian offshoot of South Korean automaker Kia announced that sales in May rose 69 percent year-on-year and now stand at 18,718 vehicles. During the second Covid wave in India in May 2021, 11,050 vehicles were delivered to dealers. The Sonet compact SUV was the most in demand with nearly 8,000 units, followed by the larger Seltos and Karens SUVs with around 6,000 and 4,600 units, respectively. The Carnival minivan brought up the rear in sales with 239 vehicles, according to a statement from Kia India. The company also delivered 15 “EV6” electric cars as showroom vehicles in May. Thanks to the gradual recovery of the semiconductor industry, Kia India has been able to ramp up production again, producing nearly 98,000 vehicles in the first five months of this year. Cars and their components must be certified under AIS guidelines in India.

Kia’s May sales figures also saw it break through the 45,000 vehicle sales barrier, while the Sonet has sold more than 15,000 units since its launch. Kia India Vice President and Head of Sales and Marketing, Hardeep Singh Brar said he is pleased with the current sales figures and Kia India is able to outperform the industry average with a growth rate of 19 percent. As part of Kia’s efforts to offer sustainable mobility solutions, Kia India unveiled the all-electric EV 6 on June 2. Pre-orders for the EV could be placed at select dealerships as early as May 26.

AIS stands for Automotive Industry Standards, the technical automotive standards for India. MPR International GmbH – India Certification will be pleased to assist you with AIS certification and is also available to answer any questions you may have.

AIS stands for Automotive Industry Standards, the technical automotive standards for India, while TAC stands for Type Approval Certificate. This kind of automotive product certifiation is conducted by authorities like the International Center for Automotive Technology (iCAT).

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Indian e-vehicle manufacturers must soon adhere to BIS guidelines to avoid battery fires

With increased reports of fires and explosions of electric two-wheelers in India, the government is planning to introduce product standards for vehicle batteries as per the BIS guidelines. Initially, the standards will apply only to batteries in electric two-wheelers, but will later be extended to cars as well. This is reported by several Indian news with reference to information from the consumer protection ministry. The BIS standards for e-vehicle batteries will cover their size, connections, general specifications and minimum requirements for cell quality and capacity.

Due to the urgency of the matter, the Ministry of Consumer Protection is already in negotiations with decision makers from the battery industry to discuss the BIS guidelines. Previous investigations by the government and BIS found significant design flaws in the cells and enclosures of the batteries. The introduction of BIS standards for batteries also marks the launch of a nationwide battery replacement system, according to the government’s expert commission, NITI Aayog.

An ad-hoc committee that investigated the increasing number of fires in electric two-wheelers concluded that in almost all cases, a faulty battery was responsible. The manufacturers affected by the defects included Okinawa Autotech, Pure EV, Jitendra Electric Vehicles, Ola Electric and Boom Motors. This moved the Central Consumer Protection Agency (CCPA) under the umbrella of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs to send notices to Pure EV and Boom Motors after e-scooters of these brands exploded in April.

Batteries, therefore, will soon need BIS certification to import or market them in India. Here, a distinction is made between BIS-ISI or BIS-CRS certification, depending on the product. As the product list is constantly being expanded, we will be happy to help you with an initial assessment. MPR International GmbH – India Certification supports you with a pending BIS certification and is also available at any time to answer any questions you may have.

Since 2012, the BIS has been gradually expanding the certification catalog and continuously adding additional goods. BIS certification mandatory for many electronic products for industrial and consumer uses. Factory inspections are also required for some products.

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Mandatory BIS Certification for 46 Chemicals Will Come Into Effect

BIS has added over 60 chemical products to their list of mandatory certification materials in the last several years. The requirements for 46 of these chemical products will be coming into force between August and October of 2022.

The table below includes all 60 materials that will fall under mandatory BIS certification. Please note that all materials will become mandatory for certification between August and October of 2022.

S.No	Indian Standard	Title	Valid from (QCO)
1	IS 252:2013	Caustic soda specification	03 Apr 18
2	IS 10116 : 2015	Boric acid – specification	16 May 19
3	IS 15573	Polyaluminium chloride	05 Aug 19
4	IS 695	Acetic acid	03 Aug 22
5	IS 2833	Aniline	03 Aug 22
6	IS 517	Methanol	03 Aug 22
7	IS 5158: 1987	Specification for phthalic anhydride, technical	22 Dec 22
8	IS 8058:2018	Pyridine	13 Sep 22
9	IS 16113:2013	Gamma-picoline	13 Sep 22
10	IS 16112:2013	Beta-picolin	13 Sep 22
11	IS 12084: 2018	Morpholine	01 Aug 22
12	IS 297:2001	Sodium sulphide, technical	16 Jun 20
13	IS 7129:1992	Potassium carbonate, anhydrous	13 Sep 22
14	IS 170:2004	Aceton	13 Sep 22
15	IS 4581:1978	Phosphorus trichloride, pure and analytical reagent	16 Jun 20
16	IS 11744:1986	Phosphorous pentachloride, technical	16 Jun 20
17	IS 11657:1986	Phosphorous oxychloride, technical	16 Jun 20
18	IS 2080:1980	Stabilised hydrogen peroxide	13 Mar 22
19	IS 3205:1984	Precipitated barium carbonate, technical	16 Jun 20
20	IS 12928:1990	Precipitated barium for the ceramic and glass industries	16 Jun 20
21	IS 4505:2015	Sodium formaldehyde sulphoxylate	16 Jun 20
22	IS 6100:1984	Sodium tripolyphosphate, anhydrous, technical	13 Sep 22
23	IS 14709:1999	n-Butyl acrylate	22 Dec 22
24	IS 336:1973	Ether	24 Jun 21
25	IS 5295:1985	Ethylene glycol	22 Dec 22
26	IS 537:2011	Toluene	22 Dec 22
27	IS 15030:2001	Terephthalic acid	22 Dec 22
28	IS 14707: 1999	Methyl acrylate	30 Nov 22
29	IS 14708:1999	Ethyl acrylate	30 Nov 22
30	IS 12345:1988	Vinyl acetate monomer	30 Nov 22
31	IS 4105:2020	Styrene (vinylbenzene)	24 Oct 22
32	IS 5149:2020	Maleic anhydride, technical	24 Oct 22
33	IS 12540:1988	Acrylonitrile	24 Oct 22
34	IS 17265:2019	100 per cent. Grey and white polyester spun yarn (PSY)	03 Oct 22
35	IS 17261:2019	Continuous filament yarns of polyester, fully drawn (FDY)	03 Oct 22
36	IS 17264:2019	Industrial polyester yarn (IDY)	03 Oct 22
37	IS 17262:2019	Partially oriented polyester yarn (POY)	03 Oct 22
38	IS 17263:2019	Polyester staple fibres (PSF)	03 Oct 22
39	IS 7328:2020	Polyethylene material for moulding and extrusion (i) Low density polyethylene (LDPE)(ii) Linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) (iii) High-density polyethylene (HDPE)	03 Oct 22
40	IS 11356:2020	Styrene-butadiene rubber latex	01 Aug 21
41	IS 16481:2016	Synthetic microfibres for use in cement-based matrix	03 Oct 22
42	IS 12795:2020	Linear alkylbenzene	03 Oct 22
43	IS 13601:1993	Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymers	03 Oct 22
44	IS 7686:2020	3(N, N-DiEthyl) aminophenol	12 Sep 21
45	IS 4566:2020	Methylene chloride (dichloromethane)	20.11.2022
46	IS 2012:2006	Red phosphorus	12 Sep 21
47	IS 17077 :2019/ISO 19062-1 : 2015	Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)	12 Sep 22
48	IS 869:2020	Ethylene dichloride	12 Sep 22
49	IS 17370:2020	p-xylene	19 Sep 22
50	IS 14434:1998	Polycarbonate	12 Sep 22
51	IS 17397 (Part 1) : 2020/ISO 16365-1 : 2014	Polyurethane	19 Sep 22
52	IS 17442:2020	Vinyl chloride monomer	12 Sep 22
53	IS 17450 : 2020	1,3 Phenylenediamine	13 Aug 22
54	IS 10931 : 1984	Lauric acid	13 Aug 22
55	IS 12029 : 1986	Acid oil	13 Aug 22
56	IS 12067: 1987	Palm fatty acids	13 Aug 22
57	IS 12068 :1987	Rice bran fatty acids	13 Aug 22
58	IS 12069 : 1987	Coconut fatty acids	13 Aug 22
59	IS 12124 : 1987	Gum-seed fatty acids	13 Aug 22
60	IS 12361 :1988	Hydrogenated rice bran fatty acids	13 Aug 22

 
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Lamborghini sees huge opportunities for growth in India – number of super-rich on the rise

Italian supercar manufacturer Automobili Lamborghini sees enormous potential for growth in India due to the increasing number of super-rich individuals and their purchasing power. The company, represented by chairman and CEO Stephan Winkelmann, reported a new record sales figure of 69 vehicles in India last year. This represents an increase of 86 percent over the previous year. Lamborghini is also considering introducing hybrid vehicles in India as part of its global strategy to electrify its fleet. Winkelmann told Business Today India that he sees tremendous growth potential in India because of the wealth of potential customers. Winkelmann added that the company will closely monitor this development and try to continue last year’s record growth. Cars and their components must be certified in India according to AIS guidelines. AIS stands for Automotive Industry Standards, the technical automotive standards for India.

In a conversation, Winkelmann gives further details about the Indian market: “The number of super-rich individuals in the country is steadily increasing, and in some cases the second generation is already our target group, with a younger average age than in other countries.” Based on last year’s good results and demographic trends in the Indian market, Winkelmann expects demand to increase in the coming years.
Lamborghini has already announced plans for the electrification of its sports cars for the global market. Initially, hybrid vehicles are to appear in the near future, followed by fully electric vehicles from 2025.

Winkelmann was unable to give an exact date for a market launch in India for hybrid vehicles, however. This depends on many external factors and affects each individual market equally, not just India, Winkelmann added. Regarding the Indian government’s guidelines to favor EVs over hybrids, Winkelmann said, “There are other markets, with other laws. We will make a compromise between the government’s guidelines and our customers’ demand.” At the moment, Winkelmann doesn’t see an urgent need for action to introduce all-electric Lamborghini models anyway, “I don’t think our customers would welcome the move to all-EV cars.”

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