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Auto industry welcomes CAFE-III norms

IN · 2026-09-30

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Key takeaway

India's new CAFE-III norms set stricter fuel-efficiency targets for automakers.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerIndia enacts CAFE-III norms, tightening corporate average fuel economy targets for automakers
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onautomakers commit capital to fuel-efficient and flex-fuel vehicle R&D and supply chain adaptation
  3. Step 3 · Knock-ondemand for ethanol and flex-fuel compatible components rises, benefiting suppliers and ethanol producers
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youSMEs in the auto and ethanol supply chain see new procurement opportunities and must adapt offerings to the compliance roadmap

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Source: Economic Times Top Stories

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