Introduction BEE Star Rating for Distribution Transformers is India’s energy-efficiency labelling scheme for outdoor oil-immersed distribution transformers, run by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency under the Ministry of Power. Star labelling for this category was made mandatory from January 1, 2026 as part of BEE’s wider 2026 expansion. Unlike appliances [...]
Introduction The WMI registration process is how a vehicle manufacturer obtains a World Manufacturer Identifier — the first three characters of the 17-character VIN. In India, the manufacturer applies to the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), which verifies company and plant details, proposes a code, and forwards it to SAE [...]
Introduction WMI registration documents are the set of proofs the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) needs to verify a vehicle manufacturer before forwarding a World Manufacturer Identifier proposal to SAE International. The core set includes a signed application form, incorporation or partnership proof, GST registration, Udyam/MSME certificate where applicable, manufacturing [...]
Introduction A WMI Registration (World Manufacturer Identifier) is the first three characters of a vehicle’s 17-character VIN, assigned under ISO 3780 and SAE J1044 to identify a manufacturer and its country of production. In the U.S., NHTSA contracts SAE International to assign WMIs at no government charge; outside the U.S., [...]
