{"id":142979,"date":"2026-03-17T11:32:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T17:02:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=142979"},"modified":"2026-03-17T11:32:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T17:02:18","slug":"cafe-3-0-norms-new-fuel-efficiency-rules-may-be-postponed-due-to-lobbying-by-car-companies-frequent-meetings-in-pmo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=142979","title":{"rendered":"CAFE 3.0 Norms: New fuel efficiency rules may be postponed due to lobbying by car companies, frequent meetings in PMO"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"story-10280531\"><span class=\"jsx-d9b4a3b36103a47d\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-d9b4a3b36103a47d\">March 17, 2026, 12:04 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl\" class=\"jsx-204852691 asubttl\">A big update has come out regarding the proposed CAFE 3.0 norms in India. Amid lobbying by car companies, the government may postpone these strict fuel efficiency and emission rules beyond April 2027. Continuous meetings are going on in the PMO and the new framework can have a big impact on companies like Maruti, Hyundai.<\/h2>\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-6f57d56423a0b806 jsx-1524453678 artshare impct\">\n<div class=\"jsx-6f57d56423a0b806 jsx-1524453678 artlefticon\">\n<div id=\"rpdred\" class=\"jsx-364ef5cfd78e4498 active\">\n<div role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"jsx-364ef5cfd78e4498 rpdrd cp_rapid_read\">\n<div class=\"jsx-364ef5cfd78e4498 rpdtxtwrp cp_rapid_read\">news immediately<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/web.whatsapp.com\/send?text=Tata%20%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B8%2C%20Maruti-Hyundai%20%E0%A4%AB%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%B2%3F%20CAFE%203.0%20%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%AE%20%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%B0%20%E0%A4%AC%E0%A4%A1%E0%A4%BC%E0%A4%BE%20%E0%A4%96%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%B2%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%BE%0D%0Ahttps:\/\/hindi.news18.com\/news\/auto\/cars-cafe-3-0-norms-delay-india-auto-industry-lobbying-pmo-meeting-fuel-efficiency-rules-ws-el-10280531.html%0D%0A %0D%0A\u0932\u0947\u091f\u0947\u0938\u094d\u091f \u0928\u094d\u092f\u0942\u091c \u0915\u093f\u0938\u0940 \u092d\u0940 \u091c\u0917\u0939, \u0915\u093f\u0938\u0940 \u092d\u0940 \u091f\u093e\u0907\u092e. \u092b\u094d\u0930\u0940 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0910\u092a \u0907\u0902\u0938\u094d\u091f\u0949\u0932 \u0915\u0930\u0947\u0902! %0D%0Ahttps:\/\/onelink.to\/website-share-hindi\" class=\"jsx-6f57d56423a0b806 jsx-1524453678 sclrnd wapp cp_action_bar_share\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"21\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 21 22\" fill=\"none\" class=\"jsx-6f57d56423a0b806 jsx-1524453678\"><path d=\"M0.0876653 10.4524C0.0869438 12.2944 0.568201 14.0928 1.48346 15.678L0 21.0942L5.54312 19.6406C7.07023 20.4736 8.78962 20.9123 10.5397 20.9131H10.544C16.3065 20.9131 20.9975 16.2235 21 10.4603C21.0011 7.66729 19.9141 5.04094 17.9404 3.0654C15.9663 1.08986 13.341 0.00108229 10.544 0C4.78047 0 0.0901907 4.68883 0.0876653 10.4524ZM3.38864 15.4049L3.18157 15.0763C2.31141 13.6931 1.85216 12.0942 1.85288 10.4527C1.85468 5.66253 5.75308 1.76521 10.5469 1.76521C12.8684 1.76629 15.0499 2.67109 16.691 4.31292C18.3318 5.95511 19.2348 8.13809 19.2344 10.4592C19.2323 15.2498 15.3339 19.1475 10.5437 19.1475H10.5404C8.98083 19.1464 7.45119 18.7279 6.11709 17.9364L5.79962 17.7481L2.51019 18.6107L3.38864 15.4049Z\" fill=\"white\" class=\"jsx-6f57d56423a0b806 jsx-1524453678\"\/><path d=\"M7.92651 6.08636C7.73062 5.65128 7.52498 5.64262 7.33847 5.63504C7.18623 5.62855 7.01198 5.62891 6.83773 5.62891C6.66348 5.62891 6.38028 5.69421 6.1411 5.95576C5.90155 6.21731 5.22656 6.84937 5.22656 8.13441C5.22656 9.4198 6.16274 10.6619 6.29334 10.8365C6.42394 11.0108 8.10076 13.7327 10.756 14.78C12.9631 15.6502 13.4119 15.4774 13.891 15.4337C14.3701 15.3901 15.4369 14.802 15.6544 14.192C15.8723 13.5819 15.8723 13.0592 15.807 12.9499C15.7417 12.8409 15.5675 12.7756 15.3063 12.645C15.0451 12.5144 13.7604 11.8824 13.5212 11.7951C13.2817 11.7081 13.1074 11.6645 12.9332 11.926C12.7589 12.1872 12.2586 12.7756 12.1063 12.9499C11.9541 13.1245 11.8015 13.1461 11.5403 13.0155C11.2791 12.8846 10.4374 12.6089 9.43919 11.7189C8.66247 11.0263 8.13828 10.1713 7.98568 9.90972C7.83343 9.64853 7.96944 9.50711 8.1004 9.37687C8.21765 9.25999 8.36159 9.07167 8.49255 8.91943C8.62278 8.76682 8.66644 8.65787 8.75338 8.48363C8.84068 8.30938 8.79703 8.15677 8.73173 8.02582C8.66644 7.89486 8.15884 6.60297 7.92651 6.08636Z\" fill=\"white\" class=\"jsx-6f57d56423a0b806 jsx-1524453678\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-204852691 amimg\">\n<div class=\"jsx-5bcc1d6da4c3bd16\">\n<div style=\"position:relative\" class=\"jsx-5bcc1d6da4c3bd16 \"><img alt=\"Tata passes, Maruti-Hyundai fails? Big disclosure on CAFE 3.0 rules\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnkhabar\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2026-03-0d88056d612df2bb9527393e1aca5b48.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=640&amp;height=480\"\/><span id=\"fullscreen_open_button\" class=\"jsx-5bcc1d6da4c3bd16 imgzoom tap_to_zoom\"><img alt=\"Zoom\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"tap_to_zoom\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/zoom-img.svg\"\/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"jsx-204852691 imgcap\">There may be a delay in implementing CAFE 3.0 Norms.<\/span><\/figure>\n<div class=\"jsx-204852691 artbody\">\n<p>Amid lobbying by car companies, the government may postpone the implementation of Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms beyond April 2027. An MOU on CAFE 3.0 rules is ready, which is designed to control the average fuel efficiency and carbon emissions of passenger vehicles. These rules are expected to have a big impact on the auto industry, so companies are actively putting pressure on the government.<\/p>\n<p>The PMO has held two meetings on this issue in the last three weeks and discussions will continue further. Its objective is to prepare a formula that is acceptable to the industry and at the same time improves fuel efficiency and emissions. In the meeting held in the PMO on Monday, the Power Ministry gave a detailed presentation on the proposed CAFE 3.0 norms. The ministry also stressed the &#8216;urgent&#8217; need to notify these rules soon.<\/p>\n<h2>Expect more from Tata Motors<\/h2>\n<p>According to a TOI report, for the first time in this meeting, a detailed assessment of the possible performance of the country&#8217;s top five car companies was presented. Based on the proposed framework (which will be released for public comment soon), only Tata Motors will be able to achieve the target between 2027-28 and 2031-32. At the same time, big players like Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motors may miss the target. It is clear that the new rules will be challenging for many companies, especially those that mainly depend on petrol and small cars.<\/p>\n<h3>CAFE norms already in place<\/h3>\n<p>CAFE norms are already applicable in India. CAFE 2 is currently underway, but CAFE 3.0 will be more stringent. This will focus on further reducing CO2 emissions, which will force companies to increase cars with electric, hybrid and more fuel-efficient engines. The auto industry is already divided over discounts, weight-based slopes and other parameters for small cars. Some companies (like Tata and Mahindra) are supporting stricter rules, while companies focusing on small cars like Maruti are demanding relief.<\/p>\n<h3>future plan<\/h3>\n<p>The government aims to protect environment, energy security and reduce dependence on imported oil. But the industry argues that sudden strict rules will increase car prices, which will be especially difficult for middle class buyers. Over the past few months, the draft CAFE 3.0 has undergone several changes, such as removing the proposed exemption for small cars. Now the possibility of delay in the deadline has increased due to lobbying.<\/p>\n<h3>Who benefits from the delay?<\/h3>\n<p>If the rules are postponed, companies will get additional time to prepare, but environmental experts say the delay will hurt emissions reduction goals. At present, the final decision is yet to be taken at the PMO level. A clear picture will emerge only after more meetings are held.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"bottomNavDetails\" class=\"jsx-1293521762\">\n<div class=\"jsx-1293521762 atbtlink Location\"><span class=\"jsx-1293521762\">Location:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"jsx-1293521762 link\">New Delhi,<\/span><span class=\"jsx-1293521762 link\">New Delhi,<\/span><span class=\"jsx-1293521762 link\">Delhi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-1293521762 atbtlink fp\"><span class=\"jsx-1293521762\">First Published :<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-1293521762 rs\">\n<p>March 17, 2026, 12:04 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hindi.news18.com\/news\/auto\/cars-cafe-3-0-norms-delay-india-auto-industry-lobbying-pmo-meeting-fuel-efficiency-rules-ws-el-10280531.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last Updated:March 17, 2026, 12:04 IST A big update has come out regarding the proposed CAFE 3.0 norms in India. 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