The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways in India, Nitin Gadkari, opposes the idea of driverless cars in the country due to potential job losses. He welcomes Tesla to set up manufacturing in India but not import from China. India is focusing on cleaner, safer, and technologically advanced vehicles. The automotive industry has evolved, with a shift from economical to aspirational products, driving the growth of the SUV segment. The introduction of the BharatNCAP crash test rating system by MoRTH is a significant development.

Source: Won't allow driverless cars in India, says Gadkari: Here's why