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VEHICLE RULES

CAFE-III Norms Start In 2027

India’s new fleet-average efficiency framework will shape future passenger vehicles.

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WHAT CHANGES

New Cars Enter The Framework

1 Apr 2027

The rules start for new passenger vehicles made or imported for sale in India.

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THE BENCHMARK

The Opening Target

3.996 L/100 KM

This is the opening fuel-consumption benchmark under the new framework.

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FIVE-YEAR PATH

A Tighter Final Target

3.3273 L/100 KM

This is the final benchmark in the five-year compliance path.

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POWERTRAIN MIX

EVs And Hybrids Get Pathways

Cleaner technologies, alternative fuels and efficiency upgrades all count toward fleet compliance.

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See What Buyers Should Check

Understand what changes for future models and what stays the same for existing cars.

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Sources, numbers and what to watch next.

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