India, Oct. 28 -- As Delhi continues to choke under 'very poor' air quality, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has announced a sweeping ban on the entry of polluting commercial goods vehicles into the national capital starting November 1, 2025.

The move aims to curb vehicular emissions, one of the biggest contributors to Delhi's persistent smog.

According to the directive, no commercial goods vehicles - including light, medium, and heavy goods vehicles (LGVs, MGVs, and HGVs) - registered outside Delhi and non-compliant with BS-VI norms will be allowed to enter the city.

However, vehicles that are registered in Delhi, or those running on CNG, LNG, or electricity, will be exempted from the restrictions.

A public notice is...