Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Government to Extend BIS Fee Concessions for MSMEs
The Indian government is likely to extend the fee reductions for quality certifications for small and medium businesses for another three years.
Currently, micro units get 80% off, small businesses get 50% off, and medium-sized firms get 20% off.
This is to help these businesses meet quality standards and make Indian products more trusted worldwide.
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has already issued many certification licenses, and most businesses are now following quality standards.
However, there are still some challenges, like not enough testing facilities in certain areas.
The government is working to fix these issues and make it easier for businesses to meet quality standards.
Government to extend BIS fee concessions for MSMEs by three years beyond mid-2026.
Concessions include 80% fee reduction for micro units, 50% for small, and 20% for medium enterprises.
India aims to shift from compliance-driven to culture-driven quality standards for manufacturing.
BIS has issued 55,000 certification licenses, with half obtained voluntarily by manufacturers.
Testing infrastructure gaps persist, particularly in sectors without mandatory standards.
- Who
- Indian government and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
- What
- Extension of fee concessions for MSMEs on quality certification
- When
- Beyond mid-2026 for three years
- Where
- India
- Why
- To support small and medium enterprises and push for a quality-first approach to manufacturing
- Fee Concessions
- 80% for micro, 50% for small, 20% for medium enterprises
- Extension Period
- 3 years beyond mid-2026
- BIS Standards
- Over 23,000, 95% aligned with international benchmarks
- Certification Licenses
- 55,000 issued, half voluntary
- Mandatory Certification Products
- Over 700
- Voluntary Certification Products
- Around 900
- BIS Staff
- 1,400 total, 600-700 technical personnel
- Recognized Laboratories
- 700