New Delhi: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote compressed natural gas (CNG) mobility, enhance customer value and encourage the adoption of cleaner transportation solutions in India.
The partnership aims to make CNG-powered vehicles more attractive to customers, particularly during the festive season. Under the agreement, customers purchasing eligible Maruti Suzuki Arena CNG cars can avail ₹10,000 worth of free BPCL CNG across 44 districts in 20 Geographical Areas.
The initiative combines BPCL’s fuel retail network and gas business with Maruti Suzuki’s passenger vehicle portfolio to encourage wider adoption of CNG-powered mobility.
BPCL and Maruti Suzuki Join Hands to Boost CNG Adoption
The MoU was signed in the presence of senior officials from both companies, reflecting their shared focus on customer benefits and cleaner mobility.
The key representatives present at the occasion included:
From BPCL:
- Subhankar Sen, Director (Marketing)
- Rahul Tandon, Business Head (GAS)
- Khan Rouf Mohd, Executive Director – Projects, Marketing & Strategy (Gas), Headquarters
- Kannan S, Business Head (Lubes)
From Maruti Suzuki India Limited:
- Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer (Marketing & Sales)
- Thomas Cherian, Executive Vice President
- J. S. Dhindsa, Senior Vice President
The collaboration is intended to strengthen customer engagement and create greater awareness of CNG as an alternative automotive fuel.
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Customers to Get ₹10,000 Worth of Free BPCL CNG
A major highlight of the partnership is the direct benefit offered to customers purchasing eligible Maruti Suzuki Arena CNG vehicles.
Under the initiative, eligible customers can receive ₹10,000 worth of free BPCL CNG across the following coverage area:
- Customer benefit: ₹10,000 worth of free BPCL CNG
- Eligible vehicles: Selected Maruti Suzuki Arena CNG cars
- Geographical coverage: 44 districts across 20 Geographical Areas
- Objective: Encourage CNG vehicle adoption and improve customer value
The offer is designed to provide an additional incentive for customers considering a CNG-powered vehicle. The specific eligibility conditions and redemption process will be subject to the companies’ applicable offer terms.
Partnership to Promote Cleaner and More Sustainable Mobility
The BPCL–Maruti Suzuki partnership focuses on making cleaner mobility options more accessible and attractive to Indian consumers.
The collaboration aims to:
- Promote wider CNG adoption: Encourage customers to consider CNG-powered vehicles.
- Enhance customer value: Offer eligible buyers a fuel benefit worth ₹10,000.
- Support cleaner mobility: Encourage the use of CNG as an alternative automotive fuel.
- Strengthen customer engagement: Combine BPCL’s gas business capabilities with Maruti Suzuki’s vehicle portfolio.
- Encourage festive-season purchases: Make eligible CNG vehicles more attractive to customers during the festive period and beyond.
By linking vehicle purchases with fuel benefits, the initiative seeks to address customer value while supporting the broader transition towards alternative-fuel mobility.
BPCL and Maruti Suzuki Support India’s CNG Mobility Growth
The partnership brings together BPCL, a major oil marketing company, and Maruti Suzuki, a leading passenger vehicle manufacturer in India.
BPCL’s presence in the energy and fuel retail sector, combined with Maruti Suzuki’s range of CNG-powered passenger vehicles, provides a platform to encourage consumers to explore alternative-fuel options.
The initiative also highlights the role of partnerships between energy companies and automobile manufacturers in improving customer incentives and supporting the development of cleaner mobility solutions.
About Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) is a Maharatna public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India. The company operates across refining, fuel marketing and other energy-related businesses, including natural gas. BPCL plays an important role in meeting India’s energy needs and supporting initiatives aimed at expanding access to alternative fuels.
About Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL)
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) is one of India’s leading passenger vehicle manufacturers. The company offers a wide range of vehicles, including CNG-powered models under its Arena and other sales channels. Maruti Suzuki focuses on providing mobility solutions for Indian customers and expanding its range of alternative-fuel vehicles to support changing consumer needs.
