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November 2025

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We are pleased to present the November 2025 Edition of the “SESEI Newsletter – Europe”, curated to provide our European stakeholders with clear, concise insights into India’s latest policy developments, standards & regulatory updates, and technology initiatives. The recent set of regulatory reforms, technological initiatives, and international engagements reflect a pivotal phase in India’s economic and digital transformation.

Headlines

Withdrawal of BIS Quality Control Orders: Landmark Step for Industry and Ease of Doing Business

The Centre was set to check proliferation of quality control orders (QCOs) and ease implementation pangs amid widespread criticism by industry, especially from those dependent on imported inputs. Besides, there are multiple complaints of a bunch of "consultants"...

India Launches Four Quantum Tech Products Under National Quantum Mission

India unveiled four indigenous products under the National Quantum Mission (NQM), marking a major step in the country’s efforts to build a domestic ecosystem in quantum technologies. The launches were announced by Founder of HCL and Chairman of the Mission...

India–EU FTA Negotiations Held in New Delhi from 3rd to 7th November 2025

A senior team of negotiators from the European Union (EU) visited New Delhi from 3 to 7 November 2025 for negotiations with Indian counterparts on the proposed India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The week-long discussions were part of ongoing efforts to advance negotiations towards a comprehensive, balanced,...

'India among the strongest global green H2 players': Hydrogen Europe CEO

India is emerging as one of the strongest players in global green hydrogen, backed by a fast-growing domestic market and strong export potential, said Jorgo Chatzimarkakis, chief executive of Hydrogen Europe, an industry body.
Chatzimarkakis said India is "perfectly located" to ship...

IndiaAI launches “AI Governance Guidelines: Enabling Safe and Trusted AI Innovation”

India’s goal is to harness the transformative potential of AI for inclusive development and global competitiveness, while addressing the risks it may pose to individuals and society. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) Released AI Governance Guidelines.

Insights

Government Notifies Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules to Empower Citizens and Protect Privacy

BIS Issues New Standards and Sets Withdrawal Schedule for Older Versions Across Cybersecurity, Audio and Wind Energy Sectors

Tech Industry Groups Urge MEITY Ministry to Refine AI Content Rules to Boost Innovation, for Global Alignment

India To Cross 1 billion 5G Subscriptions By 2031

EU-India Discuss Progress in Shared Digital Priorities

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