India, Oct. 1 -- The Government has notified new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE-3) norms that will set fuel-efficiency and carbon-emission limits for passenger vehicles from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2032.

The new norms broadly cover passenger cars, including hatchbacks, sedans, special utility vehicles, and MPVs, with a seating capacity of eight passengers other than the driver.

The new norms will apply to new passenger vehicles manufactured or imported for sale in India, the power ministry said in a statement.

The new norms will provide more choice for consumers in terms of technology, while car manufacturers will have to plan their production accordingly.

In a major shift, the draft CAFE-3 regulations had initially proposed...