Centre proposes longer PUCC validity for newer BS-VI private vehicles
The road transport ministry’s draft proposal would extend PUCC validity for BS-VI private vehicles up to six years old to three years, potentially lowering compliance visits and affecting demand at vehicle-emissions testing centres.
What happened
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways · India’s road transport ministry has proposed longer PUCC validity for newer BS-VI private vehicles, while retaining
Key facts
- Three-year PUCC validity for BS-VI private vehicles up to six years old
- BS-VI vehicles aged six to 10 years would require PUCC renewal every six years
- BS-VI vehicles above 10 years would require PUCC renewal every six years
- BS-IV vehicles: PUCC renewal every six months
- BS-I, BS-II and BS-III vehicles: PUCC renewal every three months
- BS-VI norms have applied since April 2020
Why this matters
Testing and automotive-aftermarket operators may need to diversify beyond recurring PUCC transactions, with acquisition targets in inspection, servicing or digital compliance offering potential offsets.