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manufacturers
Regulations & Compliance Centre eases BIS quality compliance with new risk-based framework for manufacturers
The Government of India has notified the Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026, introducing a risk-based compliance mechanism to ease industry adherence to Quality Control Orders. Eligible manufacturers can now use Scheme II (self-declaration) instead of requiring Scheme I (ISI Mark) certification, subject to criteria like technical capability and past compliance.
Manufacturing TV makers avoid price hikes by shifting to ad revenue, report says
Rising TV component costs have not led to price increases because manufacturers are pivoting to advertising revenue, according to market research firm Omnia. The report, cited by Digitimes, notes that fierce retailer competition, especially in North America, has kept margins thin. TV shipments rose 6% year-on-year, driven by World Cup demand and Chinese firms expanding overseas, according to Omdia.
Manufacturing Manufacturers Boost US Production with $3.6B Investments
US manufacturers are investing over $3.6 billion in new projects, including Toyota's $2 billion expansion in Texas and Walmart's $350 million milk plant. These investments aim to strengthen supply chains and increase production capacity.