Archive · 3 Sep 2026
India Expects BS VII Emission Norms Draft Within Two Months
India is preparing new rules called BS VII to reduce vehicle pollution.
A government official said a draft of the rules may be ready in about two months.
The government still needs to discuss how and when the rules should begin.
Car companies are managing several changes, including electric vehicles, alternative fuels and stricter pollution limits.
The government is also studying why trucks do not travel faster than about 40 kmph on expressways.
Faster trucks could help goods move more efficiently.
Officials said vehicle recycling rules will work only if scrapping and recycling businesses can operate economically.
India is also gaining recognition for its vehicle standards in international discussions.
The BS VII emission-norms draft is expected in a couple of months, according to MoRTH Secretary V Umashankar.
Timelines will be a key issue as India moves toward the next emissions regime.
Automakers face increasing complexity from electric vehicles, alternative fuels and stricter emissions requirements.
The government is examining why truck speeds on expressways remain around 40 kmph despite improved infrastructure.
Umashankar said vehicle recycling and EPR rules will depend on a viable scrapping and recycling ecosystem.
- Who
- MoRTH Secretary V Umashankar, the government and automakers are central to the discussion.
- What
- India is preparing a BS VII emissions-regime draft while reviewing truck logistics, vehicle recycling and EPR requirements.
- When
- The draft is expected in a couple of months; no specific date was given.
- Where
- The measures concern India, including its expressways and vehicle-recycling system; India also discussed standards with Chile.
- Why
- The government is preparing for stricter emissions requirements, improving logistics efficiency and making vehicle-recycling obligations workable.
- Draft timeline
- The BS VII draft is expected in a couple of months.
- Key issue
- Timelines will be among the key issues for the next emissions regime.
- Powertrains
- Automakers are navigating electric vehicles, alternative fuels and stricter emissions requirements.
- Truck speeds
- Truck speeds on India’s expressways are reportedly not rising beyond around 40 kmph.
- Logistics review
- The government is examining power-to-weight ratios and possible changes to logistics incentives.
- EPR and recycling
- The wider scrappage and recycling ecosystem must be economically viable for EPR implementation.
- International standards
- Indian standards were accepted during recent trade discussions with Chile.