Centre proposes BS-VII emission norms from April 2029
The Centre has proposed Bharat Stage VII (BS-VII) emission standards for passenger cars from April 1, 2029, expanding pollution controls beyond exhaust emissions to include brake and tyre particles, battery durability and real-world monitoring of fuel consumption and emissions.
The Indian government has proposed the introduction of stricter emission norms, Bharat Stage VII (BS-VII), for passenger cars starting from April 2029. These proposed standards not only target exhaust emissions but also include brake and tyre particles, battery durability, and real-world monitoring of fuel consumption and emissions.
The draft amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, published by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, outline a phased rollout for the new standards, with tighter emission limits set to take effect in 2029, 2032, and 2035. The new rules mandate the installation of internal exhaust-path sensors that will continuously monitor and transmit real-time data about tailpipe emissions to the driver's instrument cluster.
Additionally, the proposal includes stringent limits for carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, and particulate emissions, with both laboratory and real-world driving tests required. The draft also introduces regulations for ultrafine particulate matter, on-board systems to monitor emissions, and requirements for electric cars and plug-in hybrids to retain at least 75% of initial battery capacity after five years.
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