India mandates Indian Standard Time for all official and commercial activities to improve precision.

The Indian government has introduced the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2024, mandating Indian Standard Time (IST) as the only time reference for all official and commercial activities. This includes sectors like commerce, transport, legal contracts, public administration, and financial operations. The rules aim to improve time precision in critical infrastructure such as telecommunications, banking, and defense. Exceptions will be allowed for specialized fields with prior approval. The draft is open for public feedback until February 14.

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