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  • National safety standards come into focus as WAE secures BIS certification for drinking water coolers

    A Vikram Joshe, Founder and President of WAE, explains what IS 1475:2024 compliance means for public and institutional hydration systems

    New Delhi, January 15, 2026: National standards governing drinking water infrastructure moved into sharper focus with WAE securing certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards for its complete portfolio of drinking water coolers under IS 1475:2024. The certification reinforces compliance with India’s prescribed benchmarks for safety, hygiene, and performance in institutional and commercial hydration systems.
    The certification applies to all WAE drinking water cooler models with rated capacities ranging from above 10 litres per hour up to 150 litres per hour. IS 1475:2024 is the country’s principal standard for drinking water coolers and evaluates products across parameters including material safety, hygienic water contact surfaces, electrical protection, mechanical integrity, and operational reliability. The scope of the certification is limited strictly to drinking water coolers and excludes units that incorporate hot water dispensing or reverse osmosis functionality.

    The milestone strengthens WAE’s compliance framework at a time when public and institutional buyers are placing increasing emphasis on regulatory alignment for water infrastructure. The certified portfolio is designed for high usage environments such as educational institutions, healthcare facilities, offices, industrial workplaces, public infrastructure, commercial establishments, and residential complexes, where equipment performance has direct implications for user safety and service continuity.
    Commenting on the certification, A Vikram Joshe, Founder and President of WAE, said that standards governing drinking water equipment are foundational to public health protection, institutional trust, and system reliability. He noted that the certification process required embedding compliance at the design and manufacturing stages rather than addressing it after production, including a detailed review of material selection, component traceability, assembly protocols, and validation testing.

    He further added that when institutions deploy drinking water infrastructure, they carry daily responsibility for the health and wellbeing of large user populations. BIS certification, he said, provides independent third party validation that systems conform to nationally prescribed benchmarks for safety, hygiene, and performance, which is critical for procurement professionals and institutional decision makers.
    With the certification in place, WAE’s drinking water cooler portfolio is now available across its national distribution and service network. The company stated that detailed technical specifications, test reports, and certification documentation can be made available to institutional customers, consultants, and procurement authorities as required.

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  • Mission Critical Rail Networks See Technology Push With Avantel in the Mix

    SATCOM hub equipment worth ₹13.82 crore will be supplied to the Centre for Railway Information Systems with execution planned by June 2026

    Avantel Limited has received a purchase order valued at ₹13.82 crore, inclusive of taxes, from the Centre for Railway Information Systems for the supply of SATCOM Hub Equipment. The order is scheduled for execution by June 2026 and reflects ongoing investments in strengthening communication infrastructure supporting Indian Railways operations.
    According to the company, the SATCOM Hub Equipment will be deployed to support secure, reliable and scalable communication networks for the Centre for Railway Information Systems. The equipment is intended to enhance operational efficiency and improve digital connectivity across rail operations, in line with broader modernisation efforts within the railway ecosystem.

    The engagement forms part of continued collaboration between technology providers and public sector institutions focused on mission critical communication requirements. Through this assignment, Avantel Limited will contribute to communication systems designed for large national infrastructure networks, where reliability and security remain central considerations.
    Avantel has stated that the engagement aligns with national initiatives such as Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat, with the objective of supporting domestic capabilities in defence and communication technologies. The company has highlighted its role in contributing to national security and the growth of the domestic defence ecosystem.

    Commenting on the development, Siddhartha Abburi, Director at Avantel Limited, said the company was honoured to receive the order from the Centre for Railway Information Systems. He noted that the engagement reinforces Avantel’s focus on delivering secure and dependable communication solutions for large scale national infrastructure projects and reiterated the company’s commitment to supporting self reliance through the development and deployment of critical communication technologies within India.
    Founded by Dr. Vidyasagar Abburi, Avantel Limited has been operating in the strategic communication space for over three decades. The company specialises in advanced communication products, radar systems and network management software, with capabilities spanning satellite communications, radar subsystems, software defined radios and defence electronics.

    Through its ongoing engagements, Avantel continues to position itself as a technology partner for mission critical applications, supporting communication needs across defence and infrastructure sectors.
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