Maruti Suzuki, Indian Oil Join Hands to Offer Vehicle Servicing at Fuel Stations Nationwide

New Delhi, Jan 2026 : Maruti Suzuki India Limited, the country’s largest automobile manufacturer, on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with state-owned Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) to set up vehicle service facilities at select Indian Oil fuel retail outlets across the country, in a move aimed at making car maintenance more convenient and accessible for customers.

Under the partnership, Maruti Suzuki owners will be able to avail a range of services at these facilities, including routine maintenance, minor repairs and even major servicing. By integrating car care with fuel retail outlets—locations frequently visited by vehicle owners—the initiative is expected to significantly reduce the effort and time required for servicing.

Indian Oil, a Maharatna public sector enterprise, operates a vast network of over 41,000 fuel stations nationwide. Leveraging this extensive footprint, the collaboration is designed to bring essential automotive services closer to consumers, particularly in areas where dedicated service workshops may be limited.

The initiative will further strengthen Maruti Suzuki’s already expansive after-sales service network, which currently includes more than 5,780 service touchpoints spread across 2,882 cities in India. The company said the partnership aligns with its long-term strategy of enhancing customer convenience while expanding service reach.

“Our goal is to make car servicing as easy and convenient as possible for our customers,” said Ram Suresh Akella, Executive Officer (Service), Maruti Suzuki India Limited. “By partnering with Indian Oil Corporation Limited, one of India’s most trusted Maharatna enterprises, we will leverage their unmatched reach to take our after-sales service to locations frequently visited by our customers.”

Echoing the sentiment, Saumitra P. Srivastava, Director (Marketing), Indian Oil Corporation Limited, said the collaboration would add value to Indian Oil’s retail offerings. “By partnering with Maruti Suzuki, we are integrating world-class automotive maintenance along with our energy offerings, thereby enhancing the overall customer experience at our fuel stations,” he said.

Separately, Maruti Suzuki India’s board has approved a proposal worth Rs 4,960 crore to acquire land for the expansion of its manufacturing capacity in Gujarat. According to an exchange filing, the land will be acquired from the Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation at the Khoraj Industrial Estate, with the proposed capacity addition estimated at up to one million units.

The expansion comes on the back of strong production performance. In 2025, Maruti Suzuki produced over 22.55 lakh vehicles—its highest-ever annual output and the second consecutive year the company crossed the 20-lakh mark. The production included vehicles for domestic sales, exports and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) supplies.

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