India, April 14 -- The Federation of All India IT Associations (FAIITA) has raised alarm over the growing difficulties faced by Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in complying with Standardization, Testing, and Quality Certification (STQC) requirements. According to FAIITA President Mr. Navin Gupta, the stringent compliance norms could force over 1,000 MSME units to shut down if urgent support measures are not taken.

Speaking on the issue, Mr. Gupta said that while the intent behind STQC certification is to bolster data security, the process has become a costly and complex burden for small players in the IT ecosystem. "The added burden of compliance can lead to operational difficulties, and if not addressed promptly, we risk wi...