Maruti to launch India's first flex-fuel car as ethanol industry pushes for pricing reset

Maruti Suzuki is set to roll out India's first flex-fuel vehicle, capable of running on E20-E100 blends. Ethanol producers flag mileage drops at higher blends and demand lower pump prices to drive adoption. Industry projects flex-fuel ethanol demand at 600 crore litres by 2030, up from current capacity.

— Filed Fri, 5 Jun, 2026, 06:44 IST · Source Business Today · Latest · Updated

Maruti is set to launch India's first flex-fuel car. Ethanol industry flags mileage drop at E85/E100 blends, demands lower pump prices, and projects flex-fuel ethanol demand reaching 600 crore litres by 2030.