India’s first dedicated Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Test City has been inaugurated near Pune, marking a major step forward in the country’s
automotive safety infrastructure. The facility, developed by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), was formally announced on September 3, 2025, at a press conference in Pune. Spread across 20 acres in Takwe near Talegaon, the ADAS Test City has been designed as a controlled testing ground for automotive manufacturers. Built with support from the Ministry of Heavy Industries under the Capital Goods Scheme, the project provides a pseudo-city layout that mirrors typical Indian road conditions. The test environment allows for the validation of a wide range of ADAS technologies, including automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warnings, blind spot detection, and traffic sign recognition. ARAI officials stressed that the facility is tailored to Indian driving scenarios, which often differ sharply from global norms. Also Read: GST 2.0 Motorcycle Price Cut: These 5 Popular Bikes Will Get Cheaper “India has cars, but we also have three-wheelers and road users like animals that are not seen elsewhere,” said Ujwala Karle, Deputy Director at ARAI. “This track has been developed with those unique conditions in mind.” The launch comes against the backdrop of India’s persistent road safety challenges. According to government data, approximately 1.68 lakh fatalities occurred last year, with driver error accounting for a majority of the cases. ARAI Director Dr. Reji Mathai said the new facility would help manufacturers deliver more reliable safety solutions. “This facility will play a crucial role in advancing ADAS capabilities by empowering manufacturers to deliver best-in-class safety solutions to consumers,” he noted. Also Read: Which Cars To Get Cheaper With 18% GST? Find Out Here To showcase the new infrastructure, ARAI will host “The ADAS Show” on December 12, 2025, in partnership with Aayera. The event will include live demonstrations of ADAS functions and is expected to draw participation from major OEMs and technology suppliers. Previous editions of the show have seen involvement from brands such as Honda, BMW, Volvo, Mahindra, Tata Motors, and Maruti Suzuki.
