The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), under the Department of Consumer Affairs, has released a new notification dated April 2, 2025, regarding the establishment of Indian Standards for adjustable speed electrical power drive systems. These new standards aim to update and replace older norms to improve system efficiency and interoperability. The newly established standards, based on international IEC standards, cover various sections related to interface definitions, energy efficiency, and insulation systems.
The summary of the newly established and withdrawn standard Include :
| Sl No. | Indian Standard Established | Date of Establishment | Indian Standard to be Withdrawn | Date of Withdrawal |
| 1 | IS 17123 (Part 7/Sec 1): 2025 | 27 March 2025 | IEC 61800-7-1: 2015 | NA |
| 2 | IS 17123 (Part 7/Sec 202): 2025 | 27 March 2025 | IEC 61800-7-202: 2015 | NA |
| 3 | IS 17123 (Part 7/Sec 203): 2025 | 27 March 2025 | IEC 61800-7-203: 2015 | NA |
| 4 | IS 17123 (Part 7/Sec 204): 2025 | 27 March 2025 | IEC 61800-7-204: 2015 | NA |
| 5 | IS 17123 (Part 7/Sec 301): 2025 | 27 March 2025 | IEC 61800-7-301: 2015 | NA |
| 6 | IS 17123 (Part 7/Sec 302): 2025 | 27 March 2025 | IEC 61800-7-302: 2015 | NA |
| 7 | IS 17123 (Part 7/Sec 303): 2025 | 27 March 2025 | IEC 61800-7-303: 2015 | NA |
| 8 | IS 17123 (Part 7/Sec 304): 2025 | 27 March 2025 | IEC 61800-7-304: 2015 | NA |
| 9 | IS 17123 (Part 8): 2025 | 27 March 2025 | IEC TS 61800-8: 2010 | NA |
| 10 | IS 17123 (Part 9/Sec 1): 2025 | 27 March 2025 | IEC 61800-9-1: 2017 | NA |
| 11 | IS 17123 (Part 9/Sec 2): 2025 | 27 March 2025 | IEC 61800-9-2: 2023 | NA |
| 12 | IS/IEC 60034-18-42: 2017 + AMD 1: 2020 CSV | 27 March 2025 | IS 15999 (Part 18/Sec 42): 2018 | 27 September 2025 |
| 13 | IS/IEC 60071-11: 2022 | 27 March 2025 | NA | NA |
These changes reflect the latest advancements in the industry, aligning India’s standards with global best practices. The updates cover areas like energy efficiency, qualification tests for insulation systems, and the integration of profiles for network technologies, ensuring that power drive systems are more efficient and better suited to modern demands.
The withdrawal of certain outdated standards will be effective in the coming months, ensuring the transition to more robust and standardized guidelines for the industry.
