Are safety regulations hurting India's two-wheeler industry? Manufacturers push back on ABS mandate, ET Auto
The Indian two-wheeler industry faces challenges due to strict safety rules, especially mandatory ABS (anti-lock brake system) for motorcycles above 125cc. While the government aims to increase rider safety and reduce traffic accidents, manufacturers claim that these rules increase production costs significantly, increase retail prices and increase sales in price -sensitive areas. Companies highlight the fact that buyers at the growth level in increasing costs, especially in rural areas, slowed down the development of the overall industry. Industry leaders encourage the government to re -evaluate the Teppe ABS mandate and allow cheaper alternatives such as CBS (common braking system) for some models. They emphasize the need for balance between safety and strength to maintain market growth rate. Since India is the world's largest two -wheel market, car manufacturers warn that highly regulatory loads can also affect the export competition. The ongoing debate reflects industry struggles to coordinate security reforms with the consumer power in a development economy.
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