India’s BS-VII draft proposes April 2029 car rollout for buyers

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• VEHICLE RULES BS-VII draft targets new cars India has proposed a phased emissions and vehicle-monitoring framework, but it is not final yet.
• FIRST PHASE Passenger cars come first 1 Apr 2029 The proposed M1 requirements apply to passenger vehicles manufactured from this date.
• EV CHECK Battery durability gets measured 75% The draft proposes this minimum retained energy capacity through five years or 1,00,000 km.
• BEYOND EXHAUST Brakes and tyres enter 2031 The proposal adds brake-particle and tyre-wear requirements alongside real-world monitoring.
• READ THE FULL STORY What buyers should check See what the draft changes, what it does not change today and what happens next.
• READ THE FULL STORY Get the full breakdown Sources, numbers and what to watch next.