Dignitaries at the MSME stakeholder conclave in Ranipet on Thursday.
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The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), in collaboration with the District Industries Centre (DIC), organised an MSME Stakeholder Conclave in Ranipet as part of World Standards Day 2026 celebrations.

According to a press release, the conclave brought together representatives of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and officials from BIS, DIC, and the National Test House (NTH) to discuss Indian Standards, BIS certification, testing facilities, and the various support measures available to MSMEs.

The programme aimed to strengthen awareness among MSMEs, particularly those in the leather, footwear, and general engineering sectors, regarding standardization, product quality, certification requirements, and the financial and technical assistance available to facilitate compliance with Indian Standards.

The initiative also sought to encourage greater collaboration among government institutions and industry stakeholders to enhance the quality, productivity, and competitiveness of MSMEs in the region.

Pakki Balu, deputy director, BIS, Chennai, M. Arul Sathya, director, BIS, Southern Regional Laboratory (SRL), Chennai, V. Jagan Raj, general manager, District Industries Centre (DIC), Ranipet, among others spoke at the event, the release said.

Published – October 31, 2026 12:10 am IST