MoRTH cyber rules may add ₹10,000–15,000 to connected vehicle prices from Oct 2026
Draft MoRTH cybersecurity rules (AIS-189/190, Rules 125-T and 125-U) become mandatory from October 1, 2026, phased through 2029. Connected vehicles including the Tata Harrier EV, Mahindra XEV 9e and Hyundai Creta Electric could see costs rise ₹10,000–15,000, with 18–30 months of development needed.
Draft MoRTH cyber rules (AIS-189/190) mandatory from Oct 2026 may add ₹10,000-15,000 to connected vehicles like Tata Harrier EV, Mahindra XEV 9e and Hyundai Creta Electric, potentially raising auto retail prices.
Why this matters
The cyber-rule cost adds pressure as Tata Motors plans 4 new EVs and 10+ refreshes by FY31 targeting a 30% EV mix, and follows recent 1-3% price hikes from July 1 across Tata, Kia, MG, BMW and BYD.
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