Power Ministry notifies new CAFE norms for passenger vehicles
30 September 2026
The Ministry of Power has notified new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Norms for passenger vehicles.
They apply from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032 to new passenger vehicles manufactured or imported for sale in India.
The fuel-consumption benchmark is tightened from 3.996 litres/100 km in 2027-28 to 3.3273 litres/100 km in 2031-32, an improvement of around 16.7 per cent.
The reference weight rises from 1,082 kg to 1,229 kg, and the flatter target line gives softer targets to lighter vehicles and tougher ones to heavier vehicles.
A Carbon Neutrality Factor recognises ethanol-blended petrol, biofuels and CBG.
Applicable period:
1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032
Benchmark 2027-28:
3.996 litres/100 km
Benchmark 2031-32:
3.3273 litres/100 km
Reference weight:
1,229 kg (from 1,082 kg)
Why it matters for exams: Vehicle-efficiency and energy-security regulation is a staple of UPSC, SSC and PSC current-affairs papers.
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