Hyundai and Tata urge India to eliminate fuel emission concessions that are perceived to favor Suzuki.

Industry Concerns: Major Indian car manufacturers, including Tata Motors and Hyundai, are urging the government to eliminate a weight-based emission concession for small cars, arguing it disproportionately benefits Maruti Suzuki and undermines India's electric vehicle (EV) goals.

Proposed Emission Standards: The new regulations aim to tighten average CO2 emissions for cars, making it more challenging for small cars to comply compared to larger SUVs, which could push manufacturers towards increasing EV sales.

Split in the Industry: The proposed exemption for petrol cars under 909 kg has created a divide between EV-focused companies and Maruti, with critics claiming the threshold is arbitrary and not aligned with global standards.

Maruti's Defense: Maruti defends the weight-based concession by stating that small cars are more fuel-efficient and emit less CO2, arguing that the safeguard will aid in reducing emissions and fuel consumption.