NEW DELHI: Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Tamil Nadu have emerged as the top-performing states in ease of vehicle ownership, while Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal rank at the bottom, reflecting wide disparities in procedures for transferring ownership of used vehicles.The findings are part of the Ease of Vehicle Ownership Index (EVOI) 2026, prepared by Consumer Voice and Indiatech, which assessed systems and procedures across 15 major states and Delhi, covering more than 85% of India’s organised pre-owned vehicle market.None of the states figured in the ‘high ease’ or excellent category, with Andhra Pradesh, the highest-ranked state, scoring only 5.9 on a scale of 0-10. Kerala scored 5.7, followed by Tamil Nadu and Delhi at 4.6 each. Karnataka (4.3), Gujarat (4.2), Madhya Pradesh (4.1), Maharashtra and Telangana (4.1 each) and Punjab (4) occupied the next positions.Rajasthan (4) and Haryana (3.9) were also in the lower half of the rankings, while West Bengal (2.6), Bihar (2.5) and Uttar Pradesh (2.5) brought up the rear.The report comes as India’s pre-owned vehicle market is expanding rapidly and is projected to grow from $36.4…
Andhra, Kerala top ease of vehicle ownership index; UP, Bihar at bottom: Report
In short
The assessment notes that the pre-owned vehicle sector is expanding rapidly, with its market value projected to surge from $36.4 billion in 2025 to over $73.5 billion by 2030. However, cumbersome paperwork, hidden charges, and patchy online systems consistently hinder interstate and local ownership transfers. The report also highlights severe user friction, noting that 39% of surveyed citizens faced delays in receiving registration certificates. To resolve these inefficiencies, researchers urge the implementation of unified digital records, standardized clearance certificates, and time-bound regional transport office services.
Key points
- No state managed to secure a high ease or excellent rating due to pervasive administrativ…: No state managed to secure a high ease or excellent rating due to pervasive administrative friction across transport departments.
- Every single surveyed applicant relied on third-party agents or intermediaries to navigat…: Every single surveyed applicant relied on third-party agents or intermediaries to navigate complex regulatory procedures.
- The index calls for real-time banking integration to automatically clear hypothecation on…: The index calls for real-time banking integration to automatically clear hypothecation once vehicle loans are fully settled.