India Adopts IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 for ICT Product Safety
IS/IEC 62368-1 Adoption Replaces Legacy ICT Standards in India The IS/IEC 62368-1 adoption marks a major regulatory shift in India. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has notified that it will replace safety standards IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010 and IS 616:2017 with IS/IEC 62368-1:2023. This change amended the Electronics and Information Technology […]
India Telecom Cybersecurity Rules Draft Released
Strengthening Security: New Telecom Regulations in India The Government of India has published a draft amendment to the Telecommunications (Telecom Cyber Security) Rules, 2025. This marks a significant step in strengthening the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the telecom sector. These proposed telecom regulations introduce new definitions, processes, and security mechanisms to address evolving threats. […]
India: Telecom Certification Rules Changed in 2025
India: Telecom Certification Rules Changed in 2025 The India telecom certification process underwent a major transformation on May 16, 2025, when the Ministry of Communications introduced a new framework under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. The update, titled the Telecommunications (Framework to Notify Standards, Conformity Assessment and Certification) Rules, 2025, replaces outdated procedures from the Indian […]
India 6GHz Spectrum Delicensing Update
The India 6GHz spectrum may soon be delicensed, as the Indian Ministry of Communication released a draft Gazette proposing unlicensed use of 500 MHz in the 6 GHz band (5925–6425 MHz). This change could transform the landscape for wireless connectivity and regulatory compliance in the country. The draft is now open for public comment until […]
India: Digital Data Rules 2025 Key Updates
On January 3, 2025, India released the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (“the Rules”) in its official Gazette. These Rules aim to operationalize the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, establishing a robust data protection framework for businesses operating in the country. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has initiated a […]
India: TEC announced Acceptance of ILAC Test Reports under MTCTE
The Telecom Engineering Centre (TEC) announced a partial modification with No. 5-2/2024-TC/TEC, published on 01/01/2025. The update addresses the acceptance of ILAC test reports issued by laboratories from non-border sharing countries for certain telecommunication equipment. Here are the following products notified under MTCTE: The test reports issued by ILAC signatories (other than border-sharing countries) should […]
India: New Market Surveillance Measures for Electronics and IT Goods Under Compulsory Registration Order 2021
The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) has announced new market surveillance measures for products covered under the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021. Effective July 5, 2024, the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) will oversee the random sampling and testing of electronic goods to ensure compliance with […]
India: DGFT Amendment of the Foreign Trade Policy and Import Policy
These amendments aim to strengthen control over the importation of electronics and IT goods to ensure compliance with Indian standards and requirements. Type Approval Impacted? YesSpectrum Impacted? NoImports Impacted? Yes
India: Update in the testing and certification procedure TEC 93009: 2024
The Department of Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) released the updated version of TEC 93003. The release 3.0 from 2024 presents the new testing and certification procedure for telecom equipment. The main changes are listed below: 1. Enhancement of validity of Regular MTCTE Certificate from 5 years to 10 years 2. Revision of MTCTE labelling requirement […]
India: Extension of mandatory security testing of WiFi CPE and IP Router under MTCTE from 01.04.2024 to 01.07.2024
The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) of India published a notification extending three months from April 1, 2024 to July 1, 2024. for mandatory security testing (ITSAR) of Wi-Fi CPEs and IP Routers. Type Approval Impacted? YesSpectrum Impacted? NoImports Impacted? No