India to roll out BS‑VII emission standards from April 2029

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has set April 2029 as the start date for the Bharat Stage VII emission standards. The rules will come in phases spread over six years, with the final phase scheduled for April 2035. The phased approach mirrors Europe’s Euro 7 standards, which the new norms are designed to match. Vehicle makers will need to adapt their engines and exhaust systems to meet the tighter limits as each phase is introduced. The timeline aims to give manufacturers enough time to develop compliant technology while moving the country toward cleaner air. ## Context BS‑VII is the next step after the current BS‑VI rules and follows global trends toward stricter pollution control. Aligning with Euro 7 helps Indian cars compete internationally and reduces harmful emissions such as nitrogen oxides and particulates.