Maruti Suzuki calls Delhi EV policy's removal of strong-hybrid incentives 'surprising'

Maruti Suzuki flags Delhi's EV policy for stripping incentives on strong hybrids, arguing cleaner hybrids are now treated like diesel. The carmaker reaffirms investment across CNG, flex-fuel (WagonR Bioflex), hybrids and hydrogen, citing 42% CNG penetration in June.

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Maruti Suzuki calls Delhi EV policy's removal of strong-hybrid incentives 'surprising,' arguing cleaner hybrids are now treated like diesel. The carmaker reaffirms investment in green tech including CNG, flex-fuel (WagonR Bioflex), hybrids and hydrogen.

Why this matters

Follows Maruti's strong June sales up 19.3% to 200,390 units and a market-share target of 41%. The Delhi policy stance signals Maruti doubling down on multi-fuel strategy over pure EVs amid rising demand.

Retail-brand signals steady at 2,265 over the past 90 days.