On October 5, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) and COEP Technological University signed a letter of intent (LOI) to establish the Advanced Ergonomics and Human Factors Research Centre (AEHFRC) in Pune, with a planned investment of INR 1.05 billion.
The facility will be established at COEP Tech’s R
On September 29, the Ministry of Power notified new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and energy-consumption standards for M1-category passenger vehicles. The rules will apply from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2032.
Automakers will be required to keep their annual average fuel consumption at or below targets based
On September 28, the Global Automotive Research Centre (GARC) in Oragadam, Chennai, began upgrading its automotive testing infrastructure under the government’s PM E-DRIVE scheme.
GARC has been allocated INR 2.2 billion and has issued purchase orders for most of the planned equipment. The upgrades will cover EV and b
On August 18, the Government of India amended the AIS-156-2020 to introduce cybersecurity testing requirements for battery management systems (BMS) in L-category electric vehicles with Bluetooth Classic, Bluetooth Low Energy, or other wireless interfaces. The amendment adds a clause on security testing of BMS connect
On September 3, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a message to the 66th Annual Convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) in New Delhi, said that India’s automobile industry is well placed to expand its global presence as the mobility ecosystem transforms. He emphasised innovation, pursuit of
On August 26, the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) welcomed the MoRTH (Ministry of Road Transport and Highways) draft notification introducing V2V requirements for type approval of L, M, and N category vehicles in India. 5GAA welcomed the objective to establish a regulatory framework that enables interoperable V2X se
On August 28, Ola Electric announced that it has received a sanction order from the Ministry of Heavy Industries for INR 958.1 million (INR 958,091,273) under the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Automobile and Auto Components (PLI-Auto). The incentive relates to the demand incentive for FY 2026-27 (ending Mar
On August 26, the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) issued its first compliance certificate for a 15-metre multi-axle sleeper bus under AIS-119 and AIS-153, in line with the applicable Central Motor Vehicles Rules. The certificate was awarded to Synaty Automotive Pvt. Ltd. for its 15-metre multi-a
In an investor update, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles said that the PLI certifications for the Tiago EV, Punch EV, Sierra EV and Curvv are expected from Q3 FY 2027 (ending December), and that almost the entire portfolio should be PLI-accredited by Q4. This follows the current PLI accruals, which are largely from the
On August 18, Minda Instruments Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Minda Corporation, received government approval to manufacture Display Module Sub-Assemblies under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS). The clearance came on August 17, 2026, as part of 31 new proposals approved by the Ministry o
On August 17, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) approved 31 additional projects under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), taking total approvals to 106 projects across 15 states. Total approved investment has reached INR 695.48 billion, with projected output of INR 5,3
On August 13, the Ministry of Heavy Industries received 20 bids under its INR 72.80 billion scheme to set up integrated sintered NdFeB rare‑earth permanent magnet (REPM) plants in India. Technical bids were opened on August 13, 2026. The bidders include 20 Microns, Attero Recycling, Coal India, Larsen & Toubro, Lohum
On August 10, the Ministry of Heavy Industries amended the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) scheme, increasing its total outlay to INR 119 billion and extending its duration from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2028. The earlier Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS-2024) has
On August 11, the Ministry of Heavy Industries of India held a meeting to review a proposal for a flash charging-based articulated electric bus system aimed at high-capacity, clean, and efficient public transport. The proposed system features 18-metre bi-articulated electric buses with a capacity of around 130 passen
On August 3, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways issued a draft notification proposing amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, to enable the phased implementation of Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication systems in motor vehicles.
The 5.875 GHz–5.925 GHz frequency band has been designated for
On July 29, the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) of India extended timelines for the global tender under the scheme to promote manufacturing of sintered rare earth permanent magnet (REPM). The Bid Due Date has been extended from July 29, 2026, to August 12, 2026, while the opening of Technical Bids has been resched
On July 16, the Ministry of Power issued a draft notification proposing new Corporate Average Fuel Economy norms, called CAFE 2027, for M1 category passenger vehicles, effective 1 April 2027 under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. The draft is open for objections and suggestions for 21 days. The norms apply to M1 ve
On July 15, the Union Cabinet of India approved Semicon 2.0 with a budget outlay of INR 1,275 billion. Semicon 2.0 is structured around six areas: design, machines and materials, fabrication plants, ATMP/OSAT units, R&D, and talent development. On design, the government plans to build on work by 105 startups already
On July 15, the Ministry of Mines launched the eighth tranche of auctions for critical and strategic mineral blocks, offering 20 blocks across nine states as part of India’s push to secure key resources for clean energy and advanced manufacturing. The new tranche includes 13 newly identified blocks and seven blocks r
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