From The Economic Times · PTI · · 1m
India mandates smartphone screen protector BIS certification from April 2027
India requires smartphone screen protectors to get BIS certification by April 2027 to ensure quality and boost domestic manufacturing.
In brief
India requires smartphone screen protectors to get BIS certification by April 2027 to ensure quality and boost domestic manufacturing. Mandatory BIS certification for smartphone screen protectors starts April 2027 to improve quality and support Indian manufacturers. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
New rule for screen protectors
India mandates BIS certification for smartphone screen protectors starting April 2027 to ensure quality standards.
“The provisions of Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021, shall apply to the goods or articles as specified in column 2 (Screen Protectors for smartphones), added to the schedule of the said order by virtue of this notification, for conforming to the corresponding Indian standard as specified in column 3 IS 19348:2025, with effect from 1st April, 2027.”
Domestic production boost
Optiemus Infracom plans to produce 2 crore tempered glass screen protectors in India by 2027 using Corning technology.
“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 domestic ecosystem.”
Market impact
India's tempered glass screen protector market is valued at Rs 20,000 crore with 400 million units sold annually by 2025.
“The domestic market for tempered glass screen protectors is estimated at 400 million pieces with a retail value of rupees 20000 crore in 2025.”
Consumer benefits
Mandatory certification will protect consumers from low-quality products and create fair competition for domestic and global manufacturers.
“Mandatory BIS certification from April 1, 2027, will protect consumers from sub-standard products while creating a level playing field for domestic manufacturers and global companies alike.”
Economic impact
The rule could generate 60,000 jobs and Rs 2,000 crore in GST revenue for India's screen protector industry by 2027.
“It will also strengthen India's potential as a global manufacturing and export hub for screen protectors.”
The essence
Mandatory BIS certification for smartphone screen protectors starts April 2027 to improve quality and support Indian manufacturers.
