The automotive regulatory landscape in India is evolving rapidly, driven by a dynamic policy intervention by GOI, striking push for sustainable mobility, safety, technological advancements, dEnvironmentally soundeeper localization, energy self-reliance, product quality control and simplified registration process. Key regulations cover areas like vehicle safety norms, emission norms, fuel economy norms, BIS QCO, the promotion of EVs and alternative fuel vehicles, R & D roadmaps, ELVs, incentive policies and vehicle registration reforms.
India has been keeping a close eye on the automotive regulatory progress in the Europe as well as other developed countries as a cornerstone for technical harmonization, cross learning, gauge benefits and economic implications.
India is progressively aligning its automotive regulations with global standards, particularly with UN Regulations and GTRs, while also considering unique Indian driving and environmental conditions. This alignment is crucial for integrating into global value chains and enhancing India's competitiveness in the automotive sector. At the same time, GIO also has been taking the cognizance of ground realities regarding technological readiness, skilled workforce, supply chain resilience, infrastructure and cost competitiveness. Therefore, GOI always has been striking a balanced approach between harmonization of regulations and business implications (TCO, business sustenance and growth). This balancing act aims to foster a globally competitive automotive industry ensuring safety and environmental responsibility while nurturing the domestic market.
This paper explores the various initiatives and policy reforms undertaken by GOI time to time in shaping India’s transition to a safe and sustainable mobility. This paper also upholds the commendable and remarkable actions accomplished collectively by GOI Ministries/Departments, Test agencies, OEMs for the stride towards the destination of safe and clean mobility. The regulatory information presented in the paper focuses on four and above wheeled vehicles and excludes 2/3-wheeled vehicles.