India proposes mandatory V2V systems for new vehicles from October 2028
The road ministry has proposed requiring vehicle-to-vehicle communication systems in new L, M and N category vehicles made from October 1, 2028. Standards for vehicles already equipped with V2V systems would apply from October 1, 2027, using the 5.875–5.925 GHz band.
What happened
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways · India’s road ministry has proposed mandatory V2V communication systems for new L, M and N category vehicles made from
Key facts
- October 1, 2028
- October 1, 2027
- L, M and N vehicle categories
- 5.875 GHz to 5.925 GHz
Why this matters
Automotive groups should assess partnerships or acquisitions in V2V communications, cybersecurity and connected-vehicle servicing to secure capabilities before the mandate takes effect.
What to watch
- Publication of final Central Motor Vehicle Rules language, implementation dates and exemptions.
- Release of technical standards covering 5.875-5.925 GHz operation, interoperability, cybersecurity and over-the-air updates.
- Government clarification on whether compliance is type-approval based, model-year based or production-date based.
- Supplier announcements on India-localized V2V modules and semiconductor capacity.
- OEM commitments to launch V2V-equipped models before the mandate.
- Insurance, fleet and smart-city pilots that create tangible value beyond regulatory compliance.
- Any spectrum-sharing or interference disputes involving the 5.9 GHz band.
- Map affected model portfolios by L, M and N classification and align V2V integration with planned 2027-2029 facelifts.
- Secure dual-source options for V2V chipsets, 5.9 GHz radios, antennas, embedded software and cybersecurity validation.
- Build dealer and service-center training plans covering feature demonstrations, diagnostics, software updates, customer consent and privacy questions.
- Assess whether V2V can be packaged with ADAS, fleet telematics, roadside assistance, insurance partnerships or premium connected-service subscriptions.
- Engage industry bodies and regulators on interoperability, spectrum use, data governance, liability and retrofit treatment.