The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) of India issued two Office Memorandums on September 9, 2024, updating processes for Licensing and Equipment Type Approval (ETA), including:
- Adjusted timelines for issuing Experimental and Demonstration Licenses for devices with radiating modes, with inter-ministerial consultations required where applicable.
- ETA holders must obtain a No Objection Certificate or other clearances from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) before importing equipment, with the holder responsible for compliance; certain devices, such as drones, may be exempt.