The Road Transport Ministry has proposed making Advanced Emergency Braking Systems mandatory for all new passenger car models from October 2030, with existing models required to comply from October 2032.
New Delhi, October 22 — The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has proposed making Advanced Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS) mandatory for new passenger cars in India as part of efforts to improve road safety and reduce accidents.
According to a draft notification dated October 19, 2026, AEBS would become mandatory for new M1 category vehicle models manufactured from October 1, 2030.
For models that are already in production before that date, the requirement would apply from October 1, 2032.
AEBS is designed to automatically apply the brakes if the driver fails to respond to an emergency situation in time.
The technology can either help avoid a collision altogether or reduce the severity of the impact by slowing the vehicle before a crash.
The draft notification states that qualifying vehicles would have to comply with AIS-185, including any amendments made to the standard from time to time.
The proposal is part of a broader government push to strengthen vehicle braking and stability standards.
The ministry has already mandated a revised braking standard for trucks from October 1, 2027.
It has also made electronic stability control systems under AIS-162 mandatory for trucks from October 1, 2027.
Electronic stability control is particularly useful during braking on curves or slippery roads, where it can help prevent a vehicle from losing control.
The proposed AEBS requirement for passenger cars is expected to bring India closer to global vehicle-safety standards, where automatic emergency braking is increasingly becoming standard equipment.
The technology typically uses sensors such as radar, cameras or a combination of both to detect potential obstacles and determine whether automatic braking is necessary.
The current proposal is still in the draft stage.
The rules will be taken up for consideration after 30 days from the date the notification is made available to the public in the Gazette of India.
If finalised, the move would significantly expand the use of active safety technology across the Indian passenger-vehicle market over the next decade.
