The delay is due to the lack of manufacturing capacity needed to fit around 18 million airbags into vehicles.
Rule Mandating Six Airbags On Cars Deferred By A Year To Oct 2023, Citing Supply Chain Issues
Demand for 18 million airbag capacity likely to delay MoRTH's six-airbag mandate
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India Delays Mandatory Six-Airbag Rule For Large Cars By One Year
Maruti Suzuki, India's top carmaker, wants the government to review a proposal to make six airbags mandatory in passenger vehicles, citing its impact on the price-sensitive entry-level car segment.
MoRTH appeals to carmakers to provide 6 airbags EDIT: Deadline extended to Oct '23 - Page 14 - Team-BHP
6 Airbags Mandate Coming Into Effect From October 1st Deferred: Report
India defers six-airbags rule for cars by a year, cites supply chain constraints - Hindustan Times
Govt defers 6-airbag rule by a year, cites supply chain hurdles