尼泊尔企业获对印出口便利 BIS认证流程显著提速

Core Insights - The process for obtaining Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for Nepali products has significantly improved, facilitating exports to India [1] - This improvement is a result of a consensus reached in January between the Nepal-India Joint Commission, where India agreed to expedite the BIS certification process for Nepali products [1] Industry Impact - The certification delays had previously been a major bottleneck for various industries in Nepal, including plywood, sanitary napkins, diapers, footwear, and cement [1] - The Nepal Plywood Manufacturers Association reported that the industry faced severe delays over the past eight months, but in the last month, companies have been able to receive certificates on time [1] - Currently, all 52 companies that applied for certification are expected to receive it, benefiting from the proactive efforts of Nepal's Finance Minister and Ambassador to India [1] Export Data - In the last fiscal year, Nepal's exports to India included plywood worth 7.09 billion rupees, footwear worth 2.04 billion rupees, cement worth 2.21 billion rupees, and sanitary napkins and diapers worth 356 million rupees [1] - The total bilateral trade between Nepal and India reached 12.9 trillion rupees [1]