Press Release, 2 April 2025
Roadzen Inc. announced that it is positioned to benefit from the recent draft regulations issued by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on March 20, 2025. The regulations, expected to be adopted within the next 30 days, mandate the installation of Driver Drowsiness and Attention Warning Systems (DDAWS) under AIS 184, along with other critical road safety features. Roadzen’s DrivebuddyAI is the first and only system validated by the testing authority to meet the AIS 184 standard.
The new regulations require Driver Drowsiness and Attention Warning Systems, Blind Spot Information Systems, and Moving Off Information Systems for both passenger and goods-carrying commercial vehicles in the country. These rules apply to new vehicle models under categories N2, N3, M2, and M3 starting April 1, 2026, and existing models beginning October 1, 2026, covering an estimated 500,000+ new vehicles produced annually and 500,000 vehicles to be retrofitted—a market estimated at $200 million in annual revenues, with Roadzen’s DrivebuddyAI as the sole compliant solution at this stage.
Roadzen’s proprietary AI-powered DrivebuddyAI remains the first and only platform validated by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) under AIS 184. Its advanced computer vision capabilities enable real-time driver behavior monitoring, drowsiness detection, and road safety compliance, uniquely positioning Roadzen to capture substantial revenue and market share as vehicle manufacturers and Tier-1 suppliers urgently seek compliant solutions.
Recent DrivebuddyAI Highlights:
- Surpassed 1 billion kilometers of real-world driving data, with accident reduction of up to 70%.
- Received a new patent for CARD (Cognitive Assessment of Risk for Drivers), linking personalized and contextual driver scores directly to insurance premiums.
- Became the first and only AIS 184-compliant system validated by ARAI in December 2024.
Rohan Malhotra, Roadzen’s Founder and CEO, stated, “India’s adoption of these new regulations marks a pivotal moment for road safety in the country. While India accounts for just 2% of the world’s vehicles, it suffers over 11% of global road accident fatalities—resulting in an estimated economic loss of nearly 3% of GDP annually. We have always believed that AI is the only truly scalable solution to address these challenges and are committed to rapidly scaling our platform to meet this urgent need.”
Mr. Malhotra continued, “These regulations also represent a major revenue opportunity for Roadzen. Once these draft regulations are adopted, we estimate that over a million vehicles would require this technology in the first year alone, opening up a market of initial revenue opportunities totaling approximately $200 million — and growing. As the only player in India to have received validation and approval following extensive road testing of our DrivebuddyAI platform by the ARAI, we expect this regulatory shift to significantly accelerate both adoption and revenue. We are actively expanding our marketing and partnerships to seek to scale and capture this tremendous market opportunity.”
About Roadzen Inc.
Roadzen is a mobility solutions company. It develops technology and solutions for auto insurers, carmakers, and fleets, focusing on improving road safety, streamlining claims processing, and enabling innovative insurance products through telematics, computer vision, and AI. To know more, please visit www.roadzen.ai.
