Delhi to ban non-BS VI commercial diesel vehicles from November 1

Delhi to ban non-BS VI commercial diesel vehicles from November 1

According to the notice, BS-IV compliant commercial diesel vehicles will be allowed to enter Delhi only for a limited period until October 31, 2026.

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Chetan Bhutani
  • Oct 28, 2025,
  • Updated Oct 28, 2025 12:58 PM IST

The Delhi government will ban the entry of all non-Delhi registered commercial goods vehicles that are not BS-VI compliant from November 1, 2025. The decision has been issued through a public notice by the Transport Department under the directives of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to tackle worsening air pollution in the national capital.

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According to the notice, BS-IV compliant commercial diesel vehicles will be allowed to enter Delhi only for a limited period until October 31, 2026. After that, they too will be barred from entering the city.

The government clarified that there will be no restrictions on commercial goods vehicles registered in Delhi, BS-VI compliant diesel vehicles, CNG and LNG vehicles, as well as electric vehicles. However, it added that restrictions imposed under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) will continue to apply during periods of severe pollution.

The Delhi government will ban the entry of all non-Delhi registered commercial goods vehicles that are not BS-VI compliant from November 1, 2025. The decision has been issued through a public notice by the Transport Department under the directives of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to tackle worsening air pollution in the national capital.

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According to the notice, BS-IV compliant commercial diesel vehicles will be allowed to enter Delhi only for a limited period until October 31, 2026. After that, they too will be barred from entering the city.

The government clarified that there will be no restrictions on commercial goods vehicles registered in Delhi, BS-VI compliant diesel vehicles, CNG and LNG vehicles, as well as electric vehicles. However, it added that restrictions imposed under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) will continue to apply during periods of severe pollution.

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Chetan Bhutani

Chetan Bhutani is a New Delhi-based economic policy journalist with ten years of experience in reporting and breaking stories about economic policy pertaining to India's infrastructure and financial sector, including highways, finance, railways, shipping, telecom, petroleum, and natural gas and currently works as an Associate Editor for Business Today TV. He is a journalist who works across multiple platforms and languages and offers in-depth coverage of the auto industry, regulations, new products, and reviews. Also, he has extensively reported about the actions taken by investigative authorities in relation to corporate and bank frauds as well as significant insolvency cases. Bhutani keeps a tight eye on all aspects of the government's public policies, from their creation to their implementation. In addition to his job, Chetan enjoys scheduling official appointments, travelling, going on road trips, playing cricket, and squash. Also, he is passionate about addressing climate change and road safety. He is a public policy enthusiast and has a master's degree in Public Administration.

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