Consumer court orders Maruti, Nexa dealer to replace Grand Vitara in India's first E20 fuel ruling

A Raipur consumer court directed Maruti Suzuki and its Nexa dealer (Sky Auto Mobile) to replace or refund a Rs 18.29 lakh Grand Vitara Hybrid over alleged E20 petrol damage, plus Rs 1 lakh compensation and 7% interest. The Rs 20.5 lakh order sets a precedent raising fuel-compatibility scrutiny for auto retail and dealer liability.

— Filed Thu, 16 Jul, 2026, 17:03 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

Raipur consumer court ordered Maruti Suzuki and its Nexa dealer to replace or refund a Grand Vitara Hybrid over alleged E20 petrol damage — India's first such ruling, raising fuel-compatibility scrutiny for auto retail.