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Road transport ministry approved draft BS-VII emission norm guidelines for vehicles
14 Oct 2026
A senior government official said the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has approved proposed guidelines to roll out BS-VII emission standards. The official said BS-VII is targeted for new cars and SUVs from April 2029, with small goods delivery and pick-up vans from April 2030 and heavy-duty vehicles from April 2031, and draft notifications are expected this week.
Why it matters
If notified and implemented, BS-VII would tighten limits on vehicle pollutants, affecting vehicle design and compliance requirements for new vehicles sold in India.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways