Mumbai, Oct. 28 -- Thirteen Indian cities are listed among the most polluted in the world. Hence it is inevitable for the automotive industry to adopt BS-VI emission and safety norms, non-fossil fuel-based transport, electric vehicles, and shared mobility. In India EVs had about 31 percent growth. The industry is well placed to achieve autonomous, connected, electrified and shared mobility future by capitalising on its capabilities and building on the Government programmes and policies.

About four in 10 Indians are exposed to five times the safe limit of particulate matter, according to a study by NASA, UN and European Commission. The transport sector contributes a significant percentage of greenhouse gas emission and it is expected to inc...