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Stricter safety norms may raise car prices from April 2027
The Story in Brief
Car prices in India could rise by at least ₹10,000 from April 2027 as the government phases in stricter vehicle safety norms covering crash protection, pedestrian safety and anti-theft systems. A separate rear impact requirement, effective April 2029, will mandate that new cars prevent fuel leakage in petrol and diesel models and avoid battery damage in electric vehicles during rear-end collisions.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has staggered the implementation timelines to give manufacturers time to adapt. Automakers will need to reassess vehicle structures and safety equipment, using more high-strength steel at critical points and reinforcing fuel tanks or battery packs. An industry executive said additional material, engineering and validation costs could push up entry-level hatchback prices by at least ₹10,000.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The phased rollout from April 2027 and April 2029 gives automakers time to redesign, but the cost of adding high-strength steel and reinforcing fuel tanks or battery packs will hit entry-level cars hardest. The circular does not specify how much of the increase manufacturers will absorb, leaving buyers to watch for ex-showroom price revisions from individual companies as the first deadline approaches.
Source: thehansindia.com
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