The Indian government recently released a notification proposing new tyre mandatory standards. The new regulations would require that all tyres sold in India meet certain requirements for rolling resistance, wet grip, and rolling sound emission. Similar regulations have been in effect in European markets since 2016, with the aim of improving the tyre's durability and protection for the customer. Domestic and foreign tyre producers and importers for automobiles, buses, and heavy vehicles would be required to follow the new mandatory standards.
In its drafted notification, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) proposes that the new tyre standards take effect in October of this year for all new tyres. In the meantime, current tyre models will be required to comply with the regulations starting in October 2022. The transition is likely to be the first step toward introducing a tyre "star rating" system. With the SecuraDrive range, CEAT has recently introduced its own tyre label system in India, which includes the aforementioned details.
India is a manufacturing centre, with many domestic tyre manufacturers exporting their goods to other countries. As a result, the players should have no trouble adhering to the safety guidelines. Under the Tyre Quality Control Order, all tyres sold in India must meet the BIS benchmark quality. Customers, on the other hand, are not given details that will assist them in making an informed decision before buying a tyre.
The BIS markings still do not hold tyre manufacturers accountable, which the new standards plan to alter. The latest mandatory standards would help get Indian tyres closer to the standards introduced in the United States, Europe, Japan, and other developed markets.
These new mandatory tyre standards would ensure smooth traffic flow and, in several ways, enhance the customer's travel experience. This will ensure that the bar for travel protection is raised even higher.
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