The draft Pumps (Quality Control) Order, 2026 would make BIS certification with the ISI mark compulsory for 12 kinds of pumps and pumpsets, including submersible, openwell, monoset, centrifugal, self-priming, regenerative, jet, solar photovoltaic and hand pumps. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) circulated it for stakeholder comments in June 2026. It is not in force: it applies only once published in the Gazette of India, and then from six months after publication for most manufacturers.
The draft at a glance
| Item | What the draft says |
|---|---|
| Issued by | DPIIT, Light Engineering Industry Section, F. No. P-29026/5/2022-LEI |
| Status | Draft; comments were due by 13 June 2026; stakeholder consultation held on 17 June 2026 |
| Products | Pumps, under 12 Indian Standards (table below) |
| Certification | ISI mark under a BIS licence, Scheme-I of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 |
| Date of application | Six months from publication in the e-Gazette; nine months for small and twelve months for micro enterprises |
| Exemptions | Goods made in India for export; up to 200 units a year imported by pump manufacturers for research and development, not for sale |
| Existing stock | Licensed or applicant manufacturers can sell declared stock for up to six months after commencement |
Source: DPIIT request for stakeholder comments on draft Quality Control Orders, June 2026. The same notice covered four other drafts.
The 12 pump standards in the draft
| Indian Standard | Title in the draft |
|---|---|
| IS 8034:2018 | Submersible pumpsets |
| IS 14220:2018 | Openwell submersible pumpsets |
| IS 9079:2018 | Monoset pumps for clear, cold water for agricultural and water supply purposes |
| IS 11501:1986 | Engine monoset pumps for clear, cold, fresh water for agricultural purposes |
| IS 6595 (Part 1):2018 | Horizontal centrifugal pumps for clear, cold water - Agricultural and rural water supply purposes |
| IS 6595 (Part 2):1993 | Horizontal centrifugal pumps for clear, cold water - General purposes other than agricultural and rural water supply |
| IS 8418:1999 | Horizontal centrifugal self-priming pumps |
| IS 8472:2019 | Centrifugal regenerative pumps for clear, cold water |
| IS 12225:1997 | Centrifugal jet pump |
| IS 17018 (Part 1):2018 | Solar photovoltaic water pumping systems - Centrifugal pumps |
| IS 14106:2018 | Direct action hand pumps |
| IS 8035:1999 | Handpump - Shallow well |
The draft’s note says the latest version of each standard, with amendments, applies, so a later edition published by BIS would replace the year shown.
What changes for pump makers and importers
- Each factory needs a licence for each standard. BIS grants Scheme-I licences factory by factory and standard by standard. A maker of both submersible and monoset pumps needs licences under IS 8034 and IS 9079.
- Overseas factories apply under FMCS. Imported pumps would need a licence under the Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme, with testing in India, a BIS factory inspection and an Authorised Indian Representative.
- Unmarked pumps stop at the deadline. After the date of application, the listed pumps cannot be made, imported, sold or stored for sale without the ISI mark.
- Motors and cables are separate. Some components already have their own orders; check the motor, cable and capacitor in each pumpset against the BIS product list.
How to prepare now
- Map every model to the right standard. Submersible, openwell submersible and monoset pumps each have their own standard.
- Gap-test one model of each type at a BIS-recognised laboratory against the current edition of its standard.
- Prepare each factory for a BIS inspection: test bench, calibration and quality records.
- Plan the applications so licences can be granted within six months of notification.
How Aaditech can help
Aaditech tracks draft and notified Quality Control Orders and alerts clients when an order is published in the Gazette. We run gap assessments against the pump standards and handle ISI and FMCS licences, including acting as Authorised Indian Representative for overseas factories. Our team includes former BIS Directors.