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Jeet B Bhayani (SEBI RA)

5th Jun · SEBI-Registered Analyst

Maruti Suzuki India has launched the WagonR Flex Fuel, the first mass-market passenger vehicle in India designed to run on ethanol-petrol mixtures varying from E20 to E100, representing an important step in the nation's shift toward cleaner and more sustainable transportation options. Engineered to operate on as much as 100% ethanol, the vehicle supports the Government of India’s initiatives to lessen reliance on traditional fossil fuels, improve energy security, and speed up the use of biofuels. The event was graced by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Mr. Nitin Gadkari, who emphasized the government’s current efforts to encourage cleaner transportation solutions. The statement additionally highlighted that preparations are in progress to launch diesel mixed with 15% isobutanol, while car manufacturers are urged to investigate converting older vehicles to flex-fuel-compatible models in accordance with stricter emission ***** statement indicated that greater use of alternative fuels would aid in lowering vehicle emissions and support the vehicle modernization effort focused on replacing older, more contaminating vehicles. It additionally underscored the increasing role of the automobile sector in India’s economy, accentuating the nation’s status as the world's third-largest automotive market. Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director and CEO of Maruti Suzuki, mentioned that the firm is focusing on investments in compressed biogas (CBG) initiatives and investigating hydrogen fuel technologies within its long-term sustainability plan. Moreover, the Senior Executive Officer for Marketing and Sales, Mr. Partho Banerjee, highlighted that Maruti Suzuki represented almost 50% of all green vehicle sales in India in FY25, emphasizing the company's dedication to enhancing clean mobility options. $MARUTI

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