India’s Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is proposing to make vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication systems mandatory in new vehicles to improve road safety and reduce crashes. According to reports, the plan involves a phased rollout starting in October 2027, with the requirement expanding in stages before full implementation. One outlet says the phased approach begins from October 2027, while another reports October 2028 as the start date for mandatory deployment. The proposal is aimed at enabling vehicles to exchange information with nearby vehicles, which authorities say can help drivers and assist safety systems in situations such as sudden braking or changes in traffic conditions. The measures are being designed to apply to all new vehicles as the rollout progresses, though specific coverage details, standards, and enforcement timelines are not fully outlined in the available summaries. The proposal is currently under discussion within the ministry and is intended to be implemented over multiple years rather than in a single step.