India Proposes Bharat Stage VII Vehicle Emission Norms Starting April 2029
India's Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed Bharat Stage VII (BS-VII) emission norms, set to begin in April 2029 for passenger vehicles. These draft rules, aligned with Europe's Euro 7 standards, will tighten pollution controls, including exhaust and non-exhaust emissions such as brake particles and tyre abrasion. The rollout will occur in phases, extending to heavier vehicles by 2031 and finalizing by 2035. The draft also introduces requirements for electric vehicle battery performance and energy consumption, with a public consultation period ongoing.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 18 Oct, 09:29 am. Other outlets followed.