StocksMedium•14 November 2026•
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BYD Secures Regulatory Approval to Lift EV Import Restrictions in India
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1BYD secured regulatory certification for three of its models in India, removing an annual 2,500-unit import restriction.
BYD secured regulatory certification for three of its models in India, removing an annual 2,500-unit import restriction. Livemint reported that this approval provides the Chinese automaker with greater flexibility to meet rising demand, particularly for its Sealion 7 model.
The certification from the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) comes as BYD aims to regain its position among India's top five electric vehicle manufacturers. These developments follow economic data showing India's annual inflation rate reached 6.09% on November 12, 2026, while the balance of trade recorded a deficit of $39.88 billion on November 13, 2026.