India Mandates Star Labeling for Domestic Gas Stoves Beginning January 2026

India’s Ministry of Power has issued an order on energy consumption standards for  domestic liquefied petroleum gas stove on August 4, 2025, which will now be a mandatory appliance under the star labeling program. Gas Stoves, which was a voluntary appliance added since 2023, will now transition to become a mandatory appliance. Any gas stove falling within the defined scope that is manufactured, imported, or sold domestically must comply with the specified energy efficiency standards and bear an energy label. Compliance requires product testing and registration with the authorities.