Indian Supreme Court’s appeal ruling reinforces ban of BS IV sales from April 2020

In consequence, the industry anticipates a surge in volumes towards the end of fiscal year 2019-20 of BS IV compliant vehicles ahead of the emission change.

India – In support of legislation proposing the ban of BS IV vehicle sales announced through a formal notification under the Motor Vehicles Act by the Ministry of Road and Highways in November 2017, the Supreme Court of India, New Delhi, has given its support to the implementation of ban following verdicts against appeals from various manufacturers requesting postponement to later dates.

In consequence, the industry anticipates a surge in volumes towards the end of fiscal year 2019-20 of BS IV compliant vehicles ahead of the emission change. This pre-buy period is expected to be similar to the BSIV emission change over date in on April 2017.