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Shipments of smartphones to increase in second quarter of 2022

Smartphone and car availability will improve as semiconductor shortages decline in the second quarter of 2022, according to chipmakers. While semiconductors for smartphones are expected to ease as early as the coming months, it will take until the end of the year for the automotive sector to have enough components. “The pandemic impressively showed us how important connectivity is for workplaces,” Rajen Vagadia, president of Qualcomm India, told the Economic Times of India. He relates his statement to the high demand of cameras, audio devices, smartphones and laptops, which have troubled the industry. Smartphones and components in most cases require BIS certification as well as TEC approval to be approved for the Indian market.

As chipmakers are currently revising their production schedules, optimizing capacity and investing in new equipment, semiconductor availability will improve this year. This applies to electronic devices and automotive manufacturers. Nevertheless, rating agency ICRA expects Indian automakers to lose 500,000 vehicles in fiscal year 2022 due to a lack of computer chips. The improved supply situation will allow automakers to equip vehicles with new features of the 5G network, which will be launched in India in fiscal 2023. “With the launch of 4G in the past, audio streaming became possible and vehicles had identical features as smartphones,” Qualcomm’s Vagadia said. “With the introduction of 5G, the connectivity of vehicles will increase further and the demand for computer chips will increase.”

The Indian semiconductor industry expects chip demand to quadruple to $100 billion by 2025 with the advent of IoT technology and the 5G network. Vagadia spoke positively about the government’s PLI incentive program for semiconductor and display manufacturers. Qualcomm Technologies is extremely optimistic about growth opportunities in India, Vagadia said. In addition to customers in the telecommunications industry, the company’s automotive business also saw growth last year. Qualcomm employs about 12,000 people in India, making it its largest location besides its headquarters in San Diego, California. The company is currently developing intelligent cockpit solutions for vehicles that automakers can benefit from due to customization. In India, Qualcomm supplies electronic components to Mahindra for its XUV700 and two-wheeler manufacturer Ola Electric.

If you are interested in understanding if BIS certification, TEC certification or other 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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For more information about TEC certification, please refer to our free brochure “TEC Certification Made Easy“.

More information on BIS certification can also be found in the free brochure “BIS Certification Made Easy“.

India sees around 75 percent growth in TWS headphone market segment

The market for TWS headphones and earphones has seen above-average growth in India in recent years. For example, 2021 sales increased 74.7 percent year-over-year to a total of more than 20 million units. Reasons for the increase included stronger demand due to the pandemic, as well as new launches and discounts from manufacturers. Affordability, availability and appealing design are key criteria for consumers to purchase TWS headphones, according to Ekta Mittal, market analyst at IDC India. She added that consumers are increasingly switching from wired to cordless headphones as they now offer better sound, longer battery life and greater convenience. WPC certification is necessary for wireless products in order to be used and sold in India.

According to IDC market researchers, Indian companies have a market share of over 65 percent in TWS headphones. The “Boat” brand leads the way with a 40 percent market share. The average price of TWS headphones fell to $33, while about 90 percent of the models on offer can be had for under $47. In addition to the market leader Boat, customers are also interested in new brands such as “Nothing” and Google’s devices.

The national broadcasting authority WPC (Wireless Planning & Coordination) is responsible for this certification, in order to regulate the issuing of issuing of amateur radio licenses and the allocation and monitoring of the frequency spectrum.

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.
For more information about WPC certification, please refer to our free brochure “WPC Certification Made Easy“.

India’s demand for oil to rise 8 percent this year

India’s demand for crude oil is expected to increase by 8.2 percent to 5.15 million barrels per day in 2022. This was the estimate of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in its latest monthly report. Due to the recovery of the Indian economy, oil demand from the world’s third-largest energy consumer could increase by 0.39 million barrels per day this year, OPEC said. India’s oil consumption increased by 5.61 percent from 4.51 million barrels per day to 4.76 million barrels per day in 2020 – 2021. However, these figures are still lower than before the outbreak of the corona pandemic. In 2018, oil demand was reported at 4.98 million barrels per day, rising to 4.99 million barrels in the following year, 2019. Most equipment, plants and facilities used in oil processing, transport, etc. must undergo mandatory PESO certification.

According to the OPEC report, oil demand in India will stabilize in 2022 due to economic growth of 7.2 percent. Traffic in India and average traffic activity is increasing due to Corona restrictions being removed. Gasoline and diesel will benefit the most from the increase in GDP, the report said. Increasing industrial activity will also demand diesel, liquefied petroleum gas and naphtha, it said. Kerosene demand, on the other hand, will increase only slightly as business travel remains subdued. Nevertheless, OPEC projects a year-on-year increase of 0.4 million barrels per day in 2022.

OPEC’s estimate is broadly in line with the Indian government’s forecast for this year’s oil demand. The Oil Ministry’s Planning and Analysis Unit projects a 5.5 percent increase in the current fiscal year, which began April 1. About 85 percent of India’s crude oil is imported. Iraq remains the largest trading partner at 27 percent, followed by Saudi Arabia at 17 percent and the United Arab Emirates at 13 percent. Imports of crude oil from the U.S. saw a sharp increase and now rank fourth at nine percent.

With the projected increase in demand for oil to pre-pandemic levels, the demand for imported products from the oil industry is also expected to increase. Therefore, the Indian oil and gas industry offers good opportunities for their company to provide services and products there or to manufacture locally.
Certification relevant product groups or components in the oil and gas industry are, for example, gas and pressure vessels, valves and fittings, or safety equipment. You can find an overview on the page about PESO relevant components.

If you are interested in understanding the PESO certification requirements for your product regarding import 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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For more information about PESO certification, please refer to our free brochure “PESO Certification Made Easy“.

Introduction to “Technical Certifications in China, India, Korea”

In June and July 2022, the Hanover Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) will offer a series of online seminars created and conducted by us, MPR International.
The seminars are aimed at quality management representatives of industrial companies as well as project engineers or project managers responsible for certifications of products for China, India or Korea.

The free introductory event on 18.05.2022, 9:15-10:00 a.m. provides an overview of the certification landscape of the respective countries, which will be covered comprehensively and in depth in the individual seminars and is intended to give an insight into what you can expect in the individual seminars.
Registration is required for the introductory event.
The in-depth seminars will focus on the following countries and industries:

Technical Certifications in China Automotive (2-part): – Part 1: Wed, 22.06.2022, 9:00-12:00 hrs. – Part 2: Fri, 24.06.2022, 9:00-12:00)
Technical Certifications in India (1-part): – Mon, 06/27/2022, 9:00am-12:00pm.
Technical Certifications in South Korea (1-part): – Tue, 06/28/2022, 9:00-12:00 (duration 3 hours)
Technical Certifications of Industrial Products in China (2-part): – Part 1: Tue, 07/12/2022, 9:00am-12:00pm. – Part 2: Wed, 07/13/2022, 9:00am-12:00pm

At MPR International, we have been assisting hundreds of companies worldwide with certifications for the Chinese, Korean and Indian markets since 2005.
If you would like to receive more information about any of the certifications in advance, please visit our website or contact us by email or at +49692713769261.

Volkswagen India plans to double sales in 2022

German automaker Volkswagen plans to more than double its sales in India this year. This is said to be based on high demand for the Taigun and Tiguan SUVs, as well as the soon-to-be-launched Virtus midsize sedan. Over the past two years, Volkswagen India has posted growth of nearly 30 percent despite the Covid 19 pandemic and several lockdowns, according to Ashish Gupta, brand director of Volkswagen Passenger Cars India. “With an all-new product portfolio, we can more than double our sales,” Gupta said. Volkswagen plans to sell more than 60,000 new cars in India this year, according to a report in the Economic Times of India. In comparison, the automaker sold about 26,000 units last year. Cars and their components must be certified in India according to AIS guidelines.

Volkswagen, which is currently transitioning its production to meet the needs of the local market, expects to launch the Virtus sedan around the end of May 2022. The model will appear under the new “Euro 1 Billion India 2.0” strategy of the group’s local subsidiary, Volkswagen India. The Virtus will compete in the market with vehicles such as the Honda City, Maruti-Suzuki Ciaz and Hyundai Verna. While most Indian automakers are focusing on new SUVs, Gupta said Volkswagen also wants to offer customers alternative options. “Sedans have a 12 to 14 percent market share of new passenger cars, which translates to 400,000 units sold annually,” Gupta said. The market segment in which the Virtus is positioned grew 28 percent last year. As a result, Gupta believes there continues to be strong customer interest in this segment, especially for a sedan from a European brand like VW.

Currently, about 100,000 midsize sedans are sold annually in India. Volkswagen expects growth in the segment to reach 50 percent this year. After the launch of the Virtus, Volkswagen is targeting a market share of between 12 and 15 percent for midsize sedans. On a closing note, Gupta had to admit that the global shortage of semiconductors also affected business and operations at Volkswagen India.

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).

Depending on the product category, there are different certification steps. We will be happy to advise you on certification in India like AIS and are always available to answer your questions.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details and consultation. You can contact us via e-mail, or call us (UK: +44 2071931135, Rest of Europe: +49 69 2713769261, US: +1 773 654-2673).
If you have any questions you can also use our chat-window in the bottom right. (Please check your browser settings if you can’t see the window)
You can also check out our free AIS-Brochure, which can be downloaded right here as a PDF file.

Computer shipments in India set new growth record at 44.5 percent

Last year, the Indian market for computers grew at an all-time high. Compared to 2020, a record growth of 44.5 percent was reported. This was mainly due to laptops and desktop PCs, which were in high demand from businesses and consumers, market researchers at International Data Corporation (IDC) report. According to IDC, sales of PCs in India reached 14.8 million units in 2021, and notebooks were the growth drivers here, with sales reaching 11.6 million units. Desktop PCs, which saw a sharp decline in 2020, rebounded by 30 percent last year. Electronic components or finished electronic devices require BIS certification in order to import them into India or place them on the market.

IDC estimates that a total of around four million units were shipped in the fourth quarter alone. Home office work and better availability were partly responsible for the market’s growth, IDC said. Three million notebooks alone were sold for the second quarter in a row. Here, businesses accounted for most of the growth at 81.4 percent, while the home sector was more subdued. “As schools held distance-only classes for the second year in a row, having a computer became even more important for students. Some of the students who were previously attending classes via smartphone or tablet now opted for a PC due to easier usage and a larger screen,” said Bharath Shenoy, senior market researcher for PCs at IDC India. Vendor shares remained virtually unchanged in the Indian PC market, according to IDC. HP remains the market leader with 31.5 percent, followed by Dell Technologies with 23.6 percent. Lenovo is in third place with 18.4 percent market share, Acer in fourth place with 8.2 percent and finally Asus in fifth place with 5.9 percent market share.

Regarding the import to India, depending on the product, a distinction is made between BIS-ISI certification or BIS-CRS registration. TEC is the abbreviation for Telecommunication Engineering Center. TEC is the competent authority in India when it comes to TEC certification for telecommunications products. From 1991 to 2019, TEC certification was still possible as a voluntary product registration, but now it is mandatory for many product groups. As the product list is constantly expanding, we are pleased to help you with a first assessment. MPR International GmbH – India Certification will support you with a pending BIS certification and is also at your disposal for questions at any time.
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.
If you have any questions you can also use our chat-window in the bottom right. (Please check your browser settings if you can’t see the window)
For more information about BIS certification, please refer to our free brochure “BIS Certification Made Easy“.

Indian minister Pandey calls on automotive research association ARAI to be innovative in reducing charging times for EVs

Industry Minister Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey is advising the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) to develop technologies to reduce charging times of EVs. “The automotive sector currently contributes between 14 and 15 percent to GDP and is expected to increase to 25 to 30 percent,” he said at a meeting with various industry associations. According to him, sales of EVs have surged in recent months due to government subsidies. However, there are currently bottlenecks in charging infrastructure as well as ambiguities for the electricity price at charging stations. Cars and their components must be certified in India according to AIS guidelines.

As there is currently the most urgent need to catch up on available charging stations, the government has selected nine expressways where 6,000 charging stations will be tendered, 3,000 of which will be installed in the near future. At present, cell chemical components for the production of electric car batteries are all imported, according to the minister. Since about 30 percent of the cost of an EV is the battery, Pandey suggests local manufacturing of cells and batteries for EVs to save costs. This is possible, he said, because 70 percent of the raw materials for manufacturing lithium-ion batteries are already available in India. Here, the minister points to the recently introduced subsidies under the PLI (production-linked incentive) program for the automotive industry, which includes the electric vehicle sector.

In addition, the Indian government extended the FAME I and II subsidy programs for faster adoption and local manufacturing of hybrid and electric vehicles for another two years until March 2024. According to information from the industry minister, 8 to 13 percent of auto suppliers and 13 to 18 percent of EV manufacturers benefit from these subsidies. It was also announced that ARAI will build a battery testing laboratory at its Chakan site near the city of Pune. The new lab’s facilities will mainly be used for tests regarding the safety of batteries for use in hybrid and EV cars.

Depending on the product category, there are different certification steps. We will be happy to advise you on certification in India like AIS, BIS, WPC, TEC or PESO and are always available to answer your questions.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details and consultation. You can contact us via e-mail, or call us (UK: +44 2071931135, Rest of Europe: +49 69 2713769261, US: +1 773 654-2673).

If you have any questions you can also use our chat-window in the bottom right. (Please check your browser settings if you can’t see the window)

You can also check out our free AIS-Brochure, which can be downloaded right here as a PDF file.

Indian government asks ONGC to name privatization options

The Indian government is asking state giant ONGC to name business areas for privatization. This is to increase oil and gas production, according to Oil Ministry Secretary Tarun Kapoor. Kapoor’s comments came days after his ministry’s second-highest-ranking official announced that the state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) would be asked to sell 60 percent of its shares to foreign companies. In addition, control of India’s largest oil and gas fields, “Mumbai High” and “Bassein,” allegedly will be handed over to foreign operators. Most equipment, plants and facilities used in this area must undergo mandatory PESO certification.

In October 2017, the oil ministry’s technical department had quantified 15 operating oil fields with a total reserve of 791.2 million tons of crude oil and 333.46 billion cubic meters of gas. These were originally to be handed over to private companies in the hope of increasing production volumes and yields. A year later, 149 more small or marginal ONGC fields were to be given to private and foreign companies, while the state-owned company would focus on the large fields.

The plan went to the Cabinet, which decided on Feb. 19, 2019, to put 64 of ONGC’s smaller fields out to tender. However, there was only a lukewarm response to that tender, it said, and ONGC was allowed to keep 49 fields on the condition that their performance be closely monitored for three years. Two years have already passed since the cabinet decision, but so far ONGC has not initiated the process for acquisitions, it said.

India is 85 percent dependent on imported oil, and one way to reduce that dependence is to increase domestic production. Kapoor expects that if more foreign experts and private companies are involved in India’s oil production, the overall output and efficiency of the plants will increase. Therefore, he said, ONGC should identify business areas where private and foreign companies and experts can contribute their experience. This could range from technical cooperation to the acquisition of partially developed and undiscovered fields by private companies, he said. The private sector could also be involved in increasing production from fields that have already been developed, Kapoor suggested.

Therefore, the Indian oil and gas industry offers good opportunities for their company to provide services and products there or to produce locally. However, most equipment, plants and facilities must undergo mandatory PESO certification. Relevant product groups or components include gas and pressure vessels, valves and fittings, or safety equipment. A complete list can be found under this link. The experts at MPR International GmbH are available to answer your questions about PESO certification or other India certifications without obligation for an initial assessment.

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.

If you have any questions you can also use our chat-window in the bottom right. (Please check your browser settings if you can’t see the window)

For more information about PESO certification, please refer to our free brochure “PESO Certification Made Easy“.

Minister in charge Piyush Goyal lists five mottos for the growth of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal named the five mottos to grow BIS at the institution’s 75th anniversary celebration. He said the Bureau of Indian Standarsd (BIS) should be a modern service provider and not be perceived as a hindrance by businesses and the public. Maintaining quality standards should not be too expensive and must take into account the profit margin of companies, Goyal added. In his thanking speech, the minister praised the contribution of BIS to India’s national economic performance with the main tasks of “standardization and certification” by BIS. “The Indian nation and BIS will be one hundred years old in 2047. Therefore, it is a great challenge to set a 25-year plan for the BIS. The contents of which should help make India a world power and great nation,” Goyal said in his speech.

The Bureau of Indian Standards, or BIS, was established in 1947 as the Indian Standards Institution (ISI) and celebrated its 75th anniversary on Jan. 6. On the five mottos of BIS’s future growth, Goyal said the following: First, he said, BIS must work as a facilitator, not an “obstructor.” Second, the BIS should become a global organization by learning and integrating global standards. Third, BIS needs to conduct a gap analysis of its laboratory capabilities and establish modern QA laboratories throughout the country. Fourth, BIS should achieve a quality or standard “revolution” through the “One Nation One Standard” program. Last and fifth, BIS should ensure that compliance with quality standards does not cost too much, but remains in proportion to the further costs of enterprises.

Goyal also said that standardization and certificates of conformity ensure safe, reliable and high-quality products for consumers, and therefore the importance of BIS will increase in the coming years. BIS must inform and raise awareness among consumers about quality assurance, the minister added at the end of his speech.

A large number of diverse products require BIS certification in order to import them into India or place them on the market. Depending on the product, a distinction is made between BIS-ISI or BIS-CRS certification. Since the product list is constantly being expanded, we will be pleased to help you with an initial assessment.

If you have any questions regarding BIS certification, 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.

If you have any questions you can also use our chat-window in the bottom right. (Please check your browser settings if you can’t see the window)
For more information about BIS certification, please refer to our free brochure “BIS Certification Made Easy“.

Mercedes-Benz asserts itself as market leader in India’s luxury car segment

Mercedes-Benz India, the local subsidiary of the German luxury car maker, has further strengthened its market leadership in the luxury car segment in 2021. With this, Mercedes-Benz has been the market leader in the Indian luxury car segment for the past seven years and owns a comfortable gap in sales figures over its competitors. According to the company’s own figures, it sold a total of 11,242 vehicles, an increase of 42.5 per cent over the previous year and a market share of 41 per cent. Nevertheless, the figures should be treated with caution, as the year 2020 is not considered representative due to the Corona pandemic and relatively low sales figures. Mercedes-Benz sold only 7,893 vehicles in 2020, for example, and not a single vehicle left a dealer in April. In previous years, the average sales figures were close to the 15,000 vehicle mark per year. Cars and their components have to be certified according to the AIS guidelines in India. AIS stands for Automotive Industry Standards, the technical automotive standards for India.

Nevertheless, Mercedes-Benz 2021 managed to position itself ahead of its German rivals BMW and Audi in the Indian market, even though the latter reported good sales figures. BMW reported a 34 per cent year-on-year increase with 8,236 vehicles sold, while Audi reported a 101 per cent increase with 3,293 vehicles sold compared to the particularly difficult year of 2020. Mercedes-Benz India is also very confident about the current year 2022 as they currently have more than 3,000 open orders on the books. Commenting on the highest ever level, Mercedes-Benz India CEO Martin Schwenk said, “This is a clear sign that we are in a healthy market with the Mercedes product portfolio.” Even though the large number of orders suggests high demand, another reason for the long waiting list is the shortage of semiconductors and logistics problems, which, however, also affect other vehicle manufacturers.

There is a certain surprise with the best-selling Mercedes model in India: it is not an entry-level model, but the long-wheelbase version of the E-Class. Other best-sellers were also the SUVs with the Mercedes-Benz GLC in first place. Apart from new models, Mercedes-Benz India also launched a new direct sales model “Retail of the Future” in October 2021, which proved successful with 2,500 orders. Further, 94 dealers and service outlets have been trained in the handling of the new all-electric EQ Series vehicles. According to the company, the Mercedes-Benz production facility in Chakan was equipped with solar cells to generate 3.6 MW of solar power. After the solar panels start operating in January 2022, the plant will now run on 100 per cent green power.
The automotive AIS product certifiation is conducted by authorities like the International Center for Automotive Technology (iCAT).