BIS Scheme- X Fees Concession for MSMEs, Startups and Women Entrepreneurs

The Bureau of Indian Standards has published a new order regarding the Scheme-X of Schedule-II for BIS Conformity Assessment Regulations, 2018. The order has updated the earlier notification dated 24th May 2023, along with its amendment dated 6th June 2024.

The order highlights the changes related to the fees (charges) for certification. The changes will be effective from the date of notification, 17th March 2026. Through these changes, BIS promotes ease of doing business for MICRO, Small, and Medium Enterprises, Startups, and Women's Enterprises. It makes BIS Certification more affordable and accessible for emerging businesses in the Indian market.

BIS Fee Concession 2026 - Notable Points

BIS has recently updated its fee concession scheme for manufacturers of new and innovative products to help improve the affordability of certification for MSMEs, Startups, and Emerging Businesses. The goal of these new provisions is to provide financial relief to businesses that are seeking to comply with quality standards and to increase compliance with BIS quality standards by MSMEs, Startups, and Emerging Businesses. To assist in understanding the new fee concession scheme, the following is a summary of the key provisions.

• Decreased BIS Certification Fees for Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) and New Ventures
• Women Entrepreneurs Get More Perks 
• Applicable Under BIS Scheme X Certification 
• Is Valid Until 31 May 2029

BIS Scheme X Fee Concessions 2026 for MSMEs, Startups, and Women Entrepreneurs

Below, you can go through the Concession made by the Bureau of Indian Standards for different categories:

1. Concession for Micro Businesses: Micro businesses will receive a fee of only 20% of what large businesses pay, or an 80% discount from the rate of fees normally charged by large businesses.

2. Concession for Small Businesses: Small businesses will receive a fee of only 50% of the fees large businesses pay, or a 50% discount from the rate of fees charged by large businesses.

3. Concession for New Businesses: New businesses will receive a fee of only 20% of the fees paid by large businesses, or an 80% discount from the rate of fees charged by large businesses.

4. Additional Benefits to Women-Owned Businesses: Women-owned businesses will receive an additional 10% discount on fees (in addition to to the benefitting from their current Category discounts, micro, small, or large).

Example: A micro business receiving an 80% discount, owned by a woman, is therefore entitled to receive an additional 10% discount.

Also, read about the BIS Scheme-X Certification documentation in 2026

Impact of Scheme- X Fees Concession on Businesses and Industries

• Lowering the cost of certification allows for ease of access into regulated markets for MSMEs, making it simpler for New Ventures.
• Such a Cost Concession (80%) will accelerate the growth of New Ventures (startups) and Innovation.
• The Additional Benefits to Women Entrepreneurs will encourage promoting more Diversity & Inclusion within the overall ecosystem of Business.
• As a result of lowering costs, More Businesses will opt to obtain a BIS Certification, as More Businesses Will Be Able to achieve BIS Certification.

Conclusion

To sum up, the BIS Scheme X - fee waiver was launched/started in the year 2026 and is a major program to assist smaller businesses, new products/companies, and female entrepreneurial small businesses with getting their business certified. This program will lower financial barriers to obtaining a certificate and will encourage compliance and lead to greater quality standards in all sectors of the economy. Because of all of this, from now until the end of May 2029, businesses that qualify should take advantage of these opportunities to establish their market reputation by being able to obtain their BIS certification; this will give them the edge they need against companies that are in the same industry/business as them.