New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- In a significant development for India's mobile accessories market, Praveen Khandelwal, Member of Parliament and Secretary General of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), unveiled the world's first BIS-certified tempered glass screen protector for smartphones. The product, developed by Optiemus Infracom Limited in collaboration with US-based Corning Incorporated, marks a milestone in India's push for self-reliance in manufacturing.

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has, for the first time, introduced specific quality norms for chemically tempered glass screen protectors, ensuring durability and consumer safety. Each protector carries a 'fog marking' manufacturer branding to help users distinguish genuine...