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BIS formulates standard for EV batteries following spate of fire incidents
The standard was formulated considering real-life scenarios such as EV parked vehicle (battery is not used for an extended period of time), battery running at high and low temperatures
 "BIS formulates standard for EV batteries following spate of fire incidents")
Gold standard of hallmarking purity is now just a click away: Here's how
Download BIS Care app, use 'verify HUID' to check authenticity
 "Gold standard of hallmarking purity is now just a click away: Here's how")
BIS website, FAQs don't reflect key points on hallmarking: GJC to Goyal
This is causing confusion and disruption amongst jewellers, All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) said on Saturday.
 "BIS website, FAQs don't reflect key points on hallmarking: GJC to Goyal")
India's bank credit-to-GDP ratio inches up to 56% in 2020: BIS data
The country's credit-to-GDP ratio improved to 56.075 per cent in 2020 from a low of 52.7 per cent in 2019.
 "India's bank credit-to-GDP ratio inches up to 56% in 2020: BIS data")
New BIS license: Govt announces 50% rebate for start-ups, others
The government on Tuesday slashed the annual marking fee to get a new BIS license and certification
 "New BIS license: Govt announces 50% rebate for start-ups, others")
Demand for BIS certified two-wheeler helmets to hit 100 mn with new norms
The helmet manufacturing industry expects the demand for BIS certified two-wheeler helmets to sky-rocket after the Centre implemented new norms
 "Demand for BIS certified two-wheeler helmets to hit 100 mn with new norms")
Paswan to release gold jewellery, artefact hallmarking notification on Wed
As on 31 December, 892 hallmarking centres have been approved by the BIS
 "Paswan to release gold jewellery, artefact hallmarking notification on Wed")
Mandatory hallmarking of gold jewellery: Lack of awareness remains a hurdle
Estimates regarding the number of jewellers and ornaments being hallmarked at present are varied
 "Mandatory hallmarking of gold jewellery: Lack of awareness remains a hurdle")
Delhi water quality: BIS sticks to sample report amid controversy
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal rejected the report, saying the city's water quality cannot be declared as good or bad with just 11 samples.
 "Delhi water quality: BIS sticks to sample report amid controversy")
Fix first, politicise later
Delhi's poor water quality needs urgent solutions
 "Fix first, politicise later")
Aluminium makers working with Niti Aayog, BIS to check scrap misuse
Imports of aluminium scrap into India are growing unabated, helped by a benign duty of 2.5 per cent and fuelled by US-China trade tensions
 "Aluminium makers working with Niti Aayog, BIS to check scrap misuse")
BIS starts fintech hub as central banks look into crypto currency
The news comes after Facebook Inc. earlier this month unveiled plans to create a cryptocurrency it expects will one day trade much like the dollar
 "BIS starts fintech hub as central banks look into crypto currency")
Photocards for hallmarked jewellery, says BIS
This photo card shall carry all the details of the hallmarked product, including a magnified picture
 "Photocards for hallmarked jewellery, says BIS")
BIS declines plea on mandatory hallmarks for silver articles
Plea has been declined as the hallmarking scheme for silver is voluntary
 "BIS declines plea on mandatory hallmarks for silver articles")
From January 1, only that with gold purity of 22, 18 and 14 carats to be hallmarked
From Jan 1, only that with gold purity of 22, 18 and 14 carats to be hallmarked; to leave out a fourth of normal retail display
 "From January 1, only that with gold purity of 22, 18 and 14 carats to be hallmarked")
