What if your car hits the brakes before you do? Govt proposes new rules that may kick in from 2027

The Indian government has proposed new car safety rules that will make automatic emergency braking mandatory for new car models from October 2030, with all models required to comply by October 2032. The proposals also include lane-keeping assistance, driver drowsiness alerts, safer child-seat fittings and luggage protection. With India reporting 1.77 lakh road deaths in 2024, here's what the proposed rules mean for your next car and when these changes could take effect.