Mandatory Indian standards for screen protectors to take effect from April 1, 2027
MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan said India must build domestic technology capacity and stop substandard imports from undercutting local smartphone screen-protector makers. Mandatory compliance with Indian standards will begin on April 1, 2027.
What happened
MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan said India should build domestic technology capacity and prevent substandard imports from undercutting local smartphone
Key facts
- April 1, 2027
- March 31, 2027
What changed
MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan said India should build domestic technology capacity and prevent substandard imports from undercutting local smartphone screen-protector makers. Mandatory Indian Standard compliance for screen protectors begins April 1, 2027.
Why this matters
Retailers should begin auditing screen-protector suppliers and planning compliant inventory transitions well before mandatory Indian Standard enforcement starts on April 1, 2027.
What to watch
- Publication of the final standard, scope definitions, certification process and Bureau of Indian Standards enforcement guidance.
- Whether existing imported inventory receives a sell-through grace period or must be withdrawn after April 1, 2027.
- Certification capacity, testing turnaround times and the number of licensed domestic versus imported suppliers.
- Customs notifications, e-commerce marketplace liability rules and penalties for retailers or distributors.
- Wholesale price movements and shortages in certified tempered-glass and specialized protector categories.