New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- Come April 2027, carmakers selling vehicles in India will have to comply with testing standards which are stricter and much more aligned with real-world conditions. The government has notified a new global testing standard, which will replace the two decade-old testing standard currently used to certify vehicles.

The shift means cars will be tested under tougher, more real-world driving conditions before they are approved for sale. As a result, petrol and diesel vehicle standards will be more aligned with those of other global markets, while some experts believe this can also initially increase compliance costs.The ministry of road transport and highways notified the introduction of Worldwide Harmonized Light Duty Te...