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- The government has mandated compulsory Bureau of Indian Standards certification for smartphone screen protectors to ensure product quality.
- Manufacturers must obtain regulatory approval before selling these items in India starting April 1, 2027.
- This move aims to curb the influx of low-quality products while supporting domestic manufacturing efforts.
- The initiative is expected to boost local production, generate employment, and increase tax revenue from the domestic market.
What to watch next
- Start of domestic shipments from Optiemus Infracom in January 2027
- Compliance of existing manufacturers with BIS standards by the April 2027 deadline
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Ashok Gupta
executive chairman
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“The introduction of mandatory BIS standards for screen protectors marks an important milestone for the category and a welcome step towards building a quality-led, Made-in-India ecosystem.”
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…are the 66th item to be notified under the rule. Other items in the list include smartphones, laptops, mobile and laptop chargers, LED televisions, microwave ovens, printers, and set-top boxes, among others. " The introduction of mandatory BIS standards for screen protectors marks an important milestone for the category and a welcome step towards building a quality-led, Made-in-India ecosystem. "At Optiemus Infracom, we are building on our existing screen-protector manufacturing capabilities, with a planned additional capacity of 2 crore units, to meet emerging demand and contribute to the growth of the…
Pankaj Mohindroo
chairman
1 quote · 1 outlet
“With a market of over 500 million units a year, this move will catalyse a Rs 12,000–16,000 crore quality-driven industry, generate around 60,000 direct and indirect jobs and contribute an estimated Rs 2,000 crore in GST revenues.”
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…from April 1, 2027, will protect consumers from sub-standard products while creating a level playing field for domestic manufacturers and global companies alike. Smartphone screen, scritch-scratch no more " With a market of over 500 million units a year, this move will catalyse a Rs 12,000–16,000 crore quality-driven industry, generate around 60,000 direct and indirect jobs and contribute an estimated Rs 2,000 crore in GST revenues. It will also strengthen India’s potential as a global manufacturing and export hub for screen protectors," he said. The domestic market for tempered glass screen protectors is estimated at 400 million pieces with a…
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