Bharat NCAP 2.0 set for October 2027 rollout, widening vehicle-safety assessments
India plans to launch Bharat NCAP 2.0 in October 2027, assessing the full vehicle-safety chain. The government is also considering BS IV emission-control retrofits and a licence-point system that could link safer driving behaviour to incentives.
What happened
India plans Bharat NCAP 2.0 from October 2027 to assess the full vehicle-safety chain. The government also plans a retrofit emission-control scheme for BS IV
Key facts
- October 2027
- Rs 4,000-5,000
- BS IV
- BS VI
- 2013
- 1-5 stars
- Rs 2.5 crore
- 5 lakh accidents annually
- 1.80 lakh deaths annually
- 18-36 age bracket
Why this matters
Prioritize partnerships or acquisitions in ADAS, vehicle testing, telematics, emission-control retrofits and dealer-service technology to build capabilities aligned with India’s expanding safety regime.