New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- The Centre has proposed Bharat Stage VII (BS-VII) emission standards for passenger cars from April 1, 2029, expanding pollution controls beyond exhaust emissions to include brake and tyre particles, battery durability and real-world monitoring of fuel consumption and emissions.

The draft amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, published in the Gazette on Wednesday by the ministry of road transport and highways, propose a phased rollout in 2029, 2032 and 2035, with progressively tighter emission limits. The draft is open for public consultation, with objections and suggestions to be considered after 30 days of its publication.

While current compliance frameworks evaluate tailpipe emissions through peri...