India’s Tablet Market Soars in Q2 2024 with Samsung Leading

India’s tablet PC market, which includes both detachable and slate models, saw a significant year-on-year growth in the second quarter of 2024, reaching over 1.80 million units. This represents a remarkable increase of more than 127% compared to the same period in 2023, when 808,000 units were shipped. The surge is attributed to the fulfillment of the Uttar Pradesh education manifesto deal and unusually low shipments in the commercial segment in the second quarter of 2023. Samsung dominated the market with a 48% share, leading both the commercial and consumer segments, driven by strong participation in public sector education projects and a focused push on online sales. Electronics usually require BIS certification in order to be approved for import and sale in India.

Acer followed Samsung with a 23% market share, reporting the highest year-on-year growth as its shipments jumped to over 435,000 units in the June 2024 quarter from around 25,000 units a year earlier. Apple held a 9% share, with shipments increasing to 176,000 units, while Lenovo and Xiaomi had shares of 6% and 4%, respectively. Notably, the slate tablet market grew by 178% year-on-year, while the detachable tablet segment saw a 23% increase.

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Mahindra & Mahindra to launch five-door ‘Thar ROXX’ SUV

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. is set to launch its highly anticipated five-door SUV, the ‘Thar ROXX,’ on August 15. This new model is expected to build upon the established Thar brand, offering customers a blend of luxury and adventure, aligning with the ‘Thar lifestyle.’ Automotive products like the Thar ROXX typically require AIS Certification to be approved for import and sale in India.

Veejay Nakra, President of the Automotive Sector at M&M Ltd., emphasized that the ‘Thar ROXX’ combines distinctive design, premium features, advanced technology, enhanced performance, and a high level of sophistication and safety. Retaining the core attributes of the iconic Thar, the new model is designed to embody the personality of a rockstar, potentially disrupting the SUV category. The ‘Thar ROXX,’ expected to include more features than the existing three-door version, will likely be available in both petrol and diesel variants.

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India Issues Updated Hinges Quality Control Order 2024

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India has released the Hinges Quality Control Order 2024, which sets out standards for various types of hinges under Indian Standards. The standards include IS 12817:2020 for stainless steel butt hinges, IS 1341:2018 for steel butt hinges, and IS 18297:2023 for cabinet hinges, among others. This new order replaces the previous 2023 Hinges Quality Control Order, which was issued on December 8, 2023, and took effect on June 8, 2024. Hinges typically require BIS certification in order to be approved for import and sale in India.

The updated order, published on July 26, 2024, outlines new implementation deadlines for different categories of enterprises: January 1, 2025, for general enterprises, April 1, 2025, for small enterprises, and July 1, 2025, for micro enterprises. Failure to comply with this order will lead to penalties under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016.If you are interested in understanding what requirements are needed for your product to be imported into India, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or phone (Europe: +49-69-271 37 69 261, US: +1 773 654-2673). There is no cost or obligation for us to check for you. If a certification need is discovered we can provide a quotation to make sure that all your certification needs are covered.

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New BIS Standard mandates Certification for Cold Formed Welded Carbon Steel Sections

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced a new standard, IS 18573:2024, which mandates certification for cold formed welded carbon steel square and rectangular hollow sections. This certification, essential for mechanical, general engineering, and decorative purposes, ensures products meet rigorous quality and safety standards. Steel products require BIS certification to be approved for import and sale in India.

IS 18573:2024 outlines comprehensive requirements for cold-formed square and rectangular welded hollow sections, including specifications related to materials, mechanical properties, dimensions, tolerances, and surface protection. It classifies sections into grades such as YSt 160, YSt 210, YSt 240, YSt 310, and YSt 355. The timeline to obtain BIS certification is approximately 30 days for Indian manufacturers and 180 days for foreign manufacturers.

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MTCTE Certification Issued for Virtualized 5G Core Nodes in India

The Ministry of Telecommunications and Telecommunication Engineering Centre have announced the MTCTE Certification of 5G Core Nodes. The authority has approved the issuance of provisional MTCTE certificates, which will be valid for two years. This applies specifically to fully virtualized or software-based 5G core nodes. Typically, telecommunication technology requires TEC certification to be approved for import and sale in India.

Applicants must upload a Self-Declaration for Conformity against the applicable parameters of the essential requirement (ER) according to the authority. These parameters will be treated as exempted. Additionally, applicants must note in the remarks column of the bill of materials (BoM) that these are completely virtualized or software-based applications/products.

The TEC certification has been mandatory since April 2019. Every year the Telecommunication Engineering Center (TEC) expands the certification catalog and adds more telecom products. See the list of TEC standards here.

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