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India puts auto cos on lean carbon diet with CAFE-III
Published 16 July 2026 ยท india
Synopsis New fuel economy standards for passenger vehicles are proposed by the Ministry of Power. These Corporate Average Fuel Economy-III norms will apply from 2027-28
Synopsis New fuel economy standards for passenger vehicles are proposed by the Ministry of Power. These Corporate Average Fuel Economy-III norms will apply from 2027-28 to 2031-32. Carmakers must meet fleet-wide fuel efficiency targets under the proposed rules. The aim is to improve fuel efficiency and lower vehicle emissions across India.
Published: July 16, 2026 โข 12:46 PM IST ยท Updated: July 16, 2026 โข 4:36 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Synopsis New fuel economy standards for passenger vehicles are proposed by the Ministry of Power.
These Corporate Average Fuel Economy-III norms will apply from 2027-28 to 2031-32. Carmakers must meet fleet-wide fuel efficiency targets under the proposed rules.
The aim is to improve fuel efficiency and lower vehicle emissions across India.