India ITSAR Device Hardening Updates
India’s telecom security landscape is evolving with new ITSAR device hardening requirements and updated testing flexibility. These Regulatory Updates introduce structured obligations for OEMs while also enabling controlled software modifications during testing. As a result, manufacturers must align their processes with stricter documentation and compliance expectations to ensure successful certification. Mandatory ITSAR Device Hardening Requirements […]
India Migration to IS/IEC 62368-1:2023 & XR Rules
India BIS 62368 Migration Roadmap for Electronics The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) continues its transition towards the India BIS 62368 update and has now formalized the procedural roadmap for migrating the safety framework of over 38 major electronic and ICT product categories. This shift replaces traditional prescriptive safety standards with Hazard-Based Safety Engineering (HBSE) […]
India 6 GHz Licence Exemption
The latest India 6 GHz exemption Regulatory Updates are reshaping spectrum access for wireless devices. On January 21, 2026, India’s Department of Telecommunications issued an Extraordinary Gazette notification that grants licence exemption for low power and very low power wireless access systems, especially Radio Local Area Networks (RLANs) in the 5925–6425 MHz (lower 6 GHz) band. Consequently, this […]
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 […]