Mercedes-Benz India has confirmed that all petrol vehicles sold since January 2026 are E25-ready, supporting 25% ethanol-blended petrol. The move prepares customers for future fuel standards while ensuring performance, reliability and emissions compliance.

MoRTH has proposed phased automotive cybersecurity and software update regulations under AIS-189, requiring connected and OTA-enabled vehicles to meet new security and compliance standards between 2026 and 2029.