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the Telecommunications (Framework to Notify Standards, Conformity Assessment and Certification) Rules, 2025, replaces outdated procedures from the Indian […]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: BIS Modified Final Guidelines for Parallel Testing for Products
The Bureau of Indian Standards published the modification for Parallel Testing for Products. This guideline will enable parallel testing of electronic products covered under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) of BIS. These guidelines are voluntary and the manufacturers will still have an option for applying sequentially to BIS for registration as per the existing procedure. […]
India: TEC: MTCTE new timeline for implementation of Essential Requirements for Phase III & IV products
In a recent modification to Notification no. 5-2/2021-TC/TEC/131 and no. 5-2/2021-TC/TEC/172, dated 23/06/2023 and 27/09/2023 respectively, key amendments have been introduced for the testing and certification of telecom and networking equipment under MTCTE Phase-III & Phase-IV. Here are the three crucial highlights to note: 1. Deadline Extension for 12 Products (ERs): The mandatory certification date […]
India: Exemption pertaining to parameters of LAN Switch under MTCTE
In July, TEC announced a generic exemption for the test requirements related to ER of LAN switch products. The exemption will be placed until 01/24/23 or until further notice from the regulator. Test requirements exempted: The products, LAN switch variant “MPLS TP CEN Switch”, with the parameters of Ethernet PWE and service identification (Standard RFC4448, […]