India Scraps Small-Car Fuel Rule Break in 2027 Norms After Industry Objections

• India drops planned concession for small cars in 2027 fuel-efficiency rules after objections from automakers like Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra.
• A September draft had proposed leniency for petrol cars weighing 909 kg or less, widely seen as favoring Maruti Suzuki.
• The Power Ministry removed the exemption and tightened parameters, increasing pressure on all automakers to boost EV and hybrid sales.
• New rules curb over-compensation for vehicle weight and aim for real-world efficiency gains, introducing a steeper reduction pathway for emissions.
• The revised plan aims to cut average fleet emissions to about 100 grams/km by March 2032, with credits for EVs potentially lowering it to 76 grams/km.