Carmakers in India are urging the government to put in place the right regulatory framework for vehicle-to-everything, or V2X, technology after recent spectrum changes by the Department of Telecommunications. Companies including Mercedes-Benz India and JSW MG Motor India say the policy groundwork now needs to go beyond spectrum access.
The Department of Telecommunications last month de-licensed spectrum bands for automotive radar and V2X communications. That move is seen as an important step because it can support connected vehicle technologies, but automakers say it is only part of what is needed to bring such features into wider use.
Industry players are pointing to the need for clear rules that would allow original equipment makers to enable V2X technology in vehicles with greater certainty. In practical terms, that means a regulatory environment that supports deployment, reduces ambiguity for manufacturers and helps the ecosystem develop in an orderly way.
The discussion highlights how connected vehicle technology in India is moving from early policy support toward the more detailed regulation needed for real-world adoption. For automakers, the focus now is on how quickly the government can shape rules that match the spectrum decision and make V2X and automotive radar easier to roll out.
