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Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers
Goyal urges auto industry to focus more on global businesses, top quality products
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal advised the automotive industry to prioritize global expansion, product quality, safety, and vehicle scrappage while announcing an upcoming regulatory exemption for high-tech semiconductor firms regarding BIS certification.
Prepare for stricter norms on ICE vehicles: Government to auto industry
The Indian government has signaled that stricter regulatory and tax policies for internal combustion engine vehicles are forthcoming to encourage electric vehicle adoption.
Arvind Kejriwal marches to Prime Minister residence over E20 petrol policy
AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal plans a march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence on Tuesday to protest the E20 petrol mandate and present a petition demanding a meeting.
Nitin Gadkari announces second phase of Bharat NCAP for October 2027
India's Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced that the second phase of the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat NCAP 2.0) will begin in October 2027 with updated safety test protocols.
Government says E20 petrol causes no widespread engine damage
The Indian government responded in Parliament to concerns about E20 petrol, stating that there is no current decision to increase ethanol blending beyond 20%, and that E20 is safe without evidence of widespread engine damage, though minor mileage reduction may occur in older vehicles.
Central government clarifies E20 ethanol blended petrol does not damage engines
The Central Government has clarified that E20 ethanol blended petrol does not cause engine damage, refuting recent claims with data from vehicle manufacturers.