Hindustan Times·India

India sets tougher car crash tests from 2027

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 23 October 2026, 10:27 UTC ·11 sec listen

India will introduce tougher car crash-test rules in phases from October 2027 through 2032. Bharat New Car Assessment Programme 2.0 will add a separate star rating, giving buyers another way to compare vehicle safety beyond the new legal requirements.

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