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Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is likely to hold the April 2029 BS-VII date and ease details.

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The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways' draft would bring BS-VII to new passenger cars from 1 April 2029, so car retailers and dealer groups should expect compliance-driven model and pricing changes and plan stock around the transition, with comments open for 30 days.

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Final notification keeping the 75% battery-retention rule past the 30-day comment window would mean EV makers must warrant packs and cell suppliers face tighter specs.

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The report, : Govt proposes BS-VII norms for passenger cars from April 2029, adds brake, tyre and EV battery-durability rules

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has invited public comments for 30 days on a draft that adds brake-particle and tyre-abrasion limits from April 2031. Passenger cars would face BS-VII exhaust limits from 1 April 2029, alongside battery-durability rules for EVs.

Draft brake-particle caps from April 2031, by powertrain
  • Pure EVs3 mg per km
  • Other powertrains7 mg per km
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Reported figures

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Brake-particle limit, pure EVs from April 2031: 3 mg per km
Brake-particle limit, other powertrains from April 2031: 7 mg per km
EV battery retention, first five years or 100,000 km: 75%

Why it matters to operators and investors

The draft sets BS-VII from 1 April 2029, brake-particle caps from April 2031 and 75% EV battery retention over five years or 100,000 km, which points to higher compliance spending for carmakers, though final terms may shift after the 30-day comment window.

What to watch next

  • Industry body comments on lead time to 1 April 2029
  • Whether the 2031 brake-particle caps of 3 mg per km and 7 mg per km survive the final text
  • Any relaxation of the NOx 60 mg per km petrol limit in the notified version
  • Announcements on fuel quality and test-lab readiness for BS-VII

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