Ministry of Power Circulates Draft CAFE-III Norms for Consultation
The Ministry of Power has circulated the Draft Corporate Average Fuel Economy 2027 Norms (CAFE-III) for stakeholder consultation on July 16, 2026. These proposed norms are designed to apply specifically to M1 category passenger vehicles that are either manufactured in India or imported for sale within the country during the period from 2027-28 to 2031-32.
The Ministry has actively sought suggestions and feedback from stakeholders and the general public regarding these draft regulations. All submissions must be addressed to the Under Secretary, Energy Conservation, at Room No.-6424, Hall No.-4, 6th Floor, GPOA-3, Africa Avenue, Netaji Nagar, New Delhi, or alternatively sent via email to saket-upsc[at]gov[dot]in. The deadline for receiving all suggestions and feedback is set for August 6, 2026.
The draft norms will also be published on the official websites of both the Ministry of Power and the Bureau of Energy Efficiency in the near future, ensuring widespread accessibility for all interested parties.