The government has notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, mandating IST as the legally recognised national time reference. Effective 180 days after publication, the rules establish a distributed architecture through CSIR-NPL, ISRO, and RRSLs to ensure reliable dissemination of IST across critical sectors.
New Delhi: Manufacturers will now need to indicate per unit sale price – for instance, cost per kg or per litre – on pre-packed commodities that will allow easier comparison of the prices at the time of purchase for the consumer. This is being done to safeguard the interest of consumers, according to the Department […]
