MoRTH proposes V2V mandate for new vehicles from October 2028
India’s road transport ministry has proposed AIS-230-compliant C-V2X systems for newly manufactured two-wheelers, passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles. A phased rollout begins 1 October 2027, with a broader requirement proposed from 1 October 2028, raising new hardware, cybersecurity, testing and service-readiness needs for automakers and dealers.
What happened
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) · MoRTH proposes mandatory AIS-230-compliant V2V systems in all new Indian two-wheelers, passenger vehicles and
Key facts
- 1 October 2027
- 1 October 2028
- AIS-230
- 5.875-5.925 GHz
- Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989
Why this matters
Automotive retailers should assess partnerships with C-V2X hardware, cybersecurity, telematics and diagnostic providers to secure compliant service capabilities and potential retrofit or accessory offerings.
What to watch
- Final MoRTH notification specifying exact vehicle categories, implementation dates, exemptions and enforcement penalties.
- Publication or revision of AIS-230 test procedures, cybersecurity requirements, data governance rules and certification pathways.
- Allocation of C-V2X spectrum and interoperability decisions involving telecom, road-infrastructure and vehicle standards bodies.
- OEM announcements of India-specific C-V2X-equipped launches, price increases, dealer tooling requirements and service labor operations.
- Evidence of V2I roadside deployment, smart-corridor pilots and insurer incentives that make V2V functionality visibly useful to buyers.
- Dealer warranty, diagnostic and customer-support volumes tied to connectivity systems after initial launches.
- Map OEM model pipelines for AIS-230/C-V2X fitment and identify affected dealership brands, segments and launch dates.
- Build V2V delivery checklists covering system activation, consent/data disclosures, feature demonstration and proof-of-handover.
- Train workshop advisors and technicians on connectivity diagnostics, antenna/sensor inspection, software updates and post-repair calibration requirements.
- Seek OEM certification, diagnostic tools and cybersecurity escalation protocols before mandated-volume arrivals.
- Develop consumer education and service packages around connected-safety features, updates, inspections and extended support rather than assuming retrofit sales.
- Assess exposure of smaller independent workshops, which may lose service share if OEM tooling and certification remain restricted.