India to notify tighter emission norms

executives have sought adequate lead time to localize components and minimize cost increases for consumers,” said this second person.

- subhash narayan

The new regulatory framework will broadly follow the Euro 7 standards, adopted by the European Union, but will be adapted to suit Indian road conditions and fuel quality, said the first person cited above.

The Euro 7 norms will be implemented for different categories of vehicles from November 2026 through 2027. In September, road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari had said at an industry event that India will align its auto emissions norms with global timelines.

The move towards BS VII emission norms is a “logical next step” in India’s efforts to tackle persistent air quality challenges and align with evolving global standards, said Saket Mehra, partner at consulting firm Grant Thornton Bharat.