KATHMANDU: The Indian government has removed licensing requirements for select vehicle safety and communication technologies, paving the way for wider adoption of autonomous driving and crash-avoidance systems, according to ET.
Under the new rules, on-board units and short-range automotive radar systems operating in the 5.9 GHz and 77.81 GHz frequency bands are exempt from traditional licensing, as long as they comply with defined technical standards and power limits.
The decision brings India closer to US and European regulatory frameworks. It allows automakers to integrate off-the-shelf radar and communication systems in vehicles without additional licensing barriers.
The move is expected to accelerate the deployment of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and early-stage self-driving technologies.
India’s telecom regulator is also developing a framework for vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication. The system will cover both in-vehicle units and roadside infrastructure.
The proposed V2X network is designed to improve road safety, support traffic management, and enable smarter transportation systems across urban areas.
