India plans BS-VII emission norms from April 2029 in phased rollout
What Happened
The government plans to introduce BS-VII emission standards aligned with Europe’s Euro 7 norms, starting with new cars and SUVs in April 2029. Small goods vehicles and pick-up vans will follow in 2030, while buses and heavy-duty vehicles will come under the norms from April 2031. A separate timeline for two-wheelers will be announced later.
Key Takeaways
BS-VII will tighten vehicle-pollution monitoring, including real-world emissions, and require automakers to upgrade engines and emission-control systems. Existing vehicles, including BS-VI models, will not be affected by the proposed transition. The new standards will also lower particle-number testing from 23 nanometres to 10 nanometres, targeting smaller particles.