CAFE III fuel efficiency norms notified for cars: 3x credit for battery EVs, no special benefit for small carsThe Indian government has announced Corporate Average Fuel Economy norms for passenger vehicles effective from April 2027. These standards ...
30 Sep, 2026, 08.56 AM IST
CAFE III norms signal faster EV shift in India while balancing automakers concerns: NomuraCAFE refers to government regulations that require automakers to meet a specific average level of fuel economy or CO₂ emissions across thei...
17 Jul, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
Govt proposes tighter fuel efficiency norms for cars under CAFE III from FY28New fuel efficiency norms for passenger vehicles are proposed by the Power Ministry. These stricter Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency III r...
16 Jul, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
India proposes CAFE-III norms to tighten fuel efficiency standards for passenger vehiclesNew fuel economy standards for passenger vehicles are proposed by the Ministry of Power. These Corporate Average Fuel Economy-III norms wil...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
Automakers give the green light to CAFE III proposals, norms to come into effect from April 2027Indian carmakers have agreed to new fuel efficiency rules, CAFE 2027. These norms will limit CO2 emissions for passenger cars starting Apri...
17 Apr, 2026, 01.30 AM IST
Reviewing draft fuel efficiency norms, will discuss with members on implementation timeline: SIAMAuto industry body SIAM is reviewing the draft CAFE III fuel efficiency norms and will discuss manufacturer readiness for the implementatio...
14 Apr, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
CAFE-III to kick in from April 2027; Govt unlikely to extend implementation date: OfficialNew fuel efficiency rules for car makers will take effect from April 1 next year. The government is not planning to extend the deadline for...
13 Apr, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Government may defer CAFE 3.0 norms amid auto industry pushAmidst ongoing negotiations, there are indications that the government may choose to push back the implementation of CAFE 3.0 fuel efficien...
17 Mar, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
No detours: CAFE III to kick in by April 2027Indian carmakers face new fuel efficiency rules from April 2027. The government will enforce CAFE III standards, requiring lower carbon dio...
26 Feb, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Auto industry lobbying spurs revision of India’s CAFE normsIndia is on the brink of introducing new Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency regulations that could eliminate exemptions previously granted t...
11 Feb, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Niti Aayog pushes incentives for small cars under CAFE normsNiti Aayog has recommended that India promote lightweight, fuel-efficient small entry-level cars under Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (C...
10 Feb, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
As automakers differ, global CAFE sops could benefit small cars in IndiaIndia is reviewing global incentives for small cars under fuel efficiency norms, inspired by the US, China, EU, Japan, and South Korea. Thi...
19 Jan, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Toyota expects government to finalise CAFE 3 notification soonAutomakers need clarity on India's upcoming Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency standards. Toyota Kirloskar Motor's Vikram Gulati requests th...
12 Jan, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
Maruti, Tata clash over small-car concessions in new CAFE normsMaruti Suzuki and Tata Motors are at odds over new fuel efficiency rules for small cars. Maruti Suzuki advocates for concessions, citing gl...
02 Dec, 2025, 12.39 PM IST
At CAFE 3, everyone is not on the same table on Maruti plan to ease fuel efficiency norms for small carsTata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, JSW MG Motor India, and Toyota Kirloskar Motor are opposing Maruti Suzuki's proposal to relax fuel effici...
03 Jul, 2025, 12.24 AM IST
New fuel norms may be linked to size of your carThe Indian government is considering a differentiated CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency) structure based on vehicle size for its thir...
24 Jun, 2025, 12.36 AM IST
Auto emission norms to get stricter, make cars costlierIndia's automakers face stricter carbon emissions norms, requiring a 30% reduction over three years or penalties. The Bureau of Energy Effi...
14 Jun, 2024, 12.38 AM IST