India will require new vehicles to have V2V tech by 2026 to cut crashes by up to 80%.

India plans to mandate vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication technology in new vehicles by 2026 to reduce road accidents, particularly in low-visibility conditions. The system, using an on-board unit to share real-time data like speed and location, will alert drivers to hazards such as sudden stops or vehicles in blind spots. The government has allocated 30 MHz of spectrum (5.875–5.905 GHz) for free use, and the technology is expected to cut crashes by up to 80%. It will be integrated with ADAS and may eventually be retrofitted into existing vehicles. The rollout is part of broader reforms including a nationwide cashless treatment scheme for accident victims, stricter bus safety standards, digital permits for goods vehicles, and proposed amendments to the Motor Vehicles Act, including a points-based violation system and higher penalties for traffic offenses.