New Delhi: Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil), in collaboration with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and sound-based technology provider ToneTag, has launched India’s first integrated in-car fuel payment solution at IndianOil retail outlets for Tata cars.
The new service allows customers to make fuel payments directly through the infotainment dashboard of their connected vehicle, eliminating the need to use separate payment methods during refuelling.
The initiative brings together vehicle connectivity and digital payments to provide customers with a more convenient and seamless fuel-payment experience.
IndianOil Launches In-Car Fuel Payment Solution
The new solution has been launched at IndianOil retail outlets and initially targets connected vehicle platforms across the Tata Motors passenger vehicle portfolio.
Through the integrated system, customers can initiate and complete fuel payments directly from their vehicle’s dashboard while refuelling.
The solution is aimed at making the payment process faster and more convenient while reducing the need for customers to switch between different payment methods.
Key Highlights of the New Fuel Payment System
- Companies involved: IndianOil, NPCI and ToneTag
- Service: In-car fuel payment solution
- Claim: India’s first integrated in-car fuel payment system
- Available at: IndianOil retail outlets
- Initial vehicle focus: Connected Tata Motors passenger vehicles
- Payment mode: Directly through the vehicle’s infotainment dashboard
- Technology focus: Connected mobility and digital payments
- Objective: Greater convenience and a seamless refuelling experience
How In-Car Fuel Payments Work
The solution integrates digital payments with the connected vehicle platform, allowing customers to use their vehicle’s infotainment dashboard for fuel payments.
Instead of relying on separate payment methods while refuelling, customers can access the payment facility through the connected vehicle itself.
The initiative combines vehicle connectivity, digital payments and fuel retailing, supporting the wider adoption of connected mobility solutions in India.
IndianOil, NPCI and ToneTag Partnership
The initiative brings together the fuel retail network of IndianOil, NPCI’s digital payments ecosystem and ToneTag’s sound-based technology capabilities.
The collaboration is focused on creating a more integrated payment experience for customers at fuel stations.
IndianOil said the solution is designed to make fuel payments more secure and convenient, while supporting the transition towards connected mobility and seamless digital transactions.
New Step Towards Connected Mobility
The launch marks the integration of connected vehicles with digital fuel payments, creating a more streamlined experience at IndianOil retail outlets.As connected vehicle technology continues to expand, solutions such as in-car payments can allow customers to access various services directly through their vehicle’s infotainment systems.
The new fuel payment service represents an effort to bring this connected experience to everyday refuelling.
About IndianOil
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil) is a leading public sector oil and gas company in India and operates under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India. The company has a large network of fuel stations across the country and operates across refining, fuel marketing, pipelines, petrochemicals and other energy-related businesses.
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