Maruti Suzuki and Indian Oil Ink Landmark Deal for Fuel-Station Service Hubs

In a move to integrate India’s energy and mobility sectors, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) and Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to roll out vehicle service facilities at select fuel retail outlets nationwide.

The partnership enables Maruti Suzuki customers to access routine maintenance, minor repairs, and critical health checks at Indian Oil stations, effectively merging car care with routine refueling stops. The initiative targets high-traffic urban centers and major highway corridors where standalone service centers may be less proximate.

Leveraging Scale

Maruti Suzuki currently commands the largest automotive service footprint in India with 5,780 touchpoints across 2,882 cities. By tapping into Indian Oil’s vast network of over 41,000 fuel stations, the carmaker is moving toward its goal of providing “service at the doorstep” for its massive 30-million-vehicle customer base.

Ram Suresh Akella, Executive Officer (Service) at MSIL, stated, “By partnering with a Maharatna like Indian Oil, we are taking after-sales service to the very locations our customers visit most. This is about delivering peace of mind through unmatched convenience.”

Saumitra P. Srivastava, Director (Marketing) at IOCL, emphasized that the collaboration aligns with the “Retail Transformation” of fuel stations into comprehensive multi-service destinations.

Summary

Maruti Suzuki and Indian Oil have signed an MoU on January 12, 2026, to establish vehicle service facilities at select fuel retail outlets. The deal leverages Maruti’s 5,780-point service network and Indian Oil’s 41,000+ stations to provide routine maintenance and repairs during fuel stops, marking a significant convergence of the automotive and energy sectors in India.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: When does the Maruti-Indian Oil service rollout start? 

The MoU was signed on January 12, 2026. Service bays will begin appearing at select pilot locations in metro cities immediately, with a wider phased rollout scheduled through the remainder of 2026.

Q2: What specific services will be available at the fuel stations? 

Facilities will offer routine maintenance (oil/filter changes), minor repairs, and vehicle health checks. Major mechanical overhauls will still be directed to standalone Maruti Suzuki workshops.

Q3: Will the service be more expensive at a fuel station? 

No. Pricing will remain consistent with Maruti Suzuki’s standard authorized service rates across the country.

Q4: Can I service my Nexa car at these Indian Oil outlets? 

Yes. As confirmed by Maruti Suzuki, these service touchpoints will cater to both Arena and Nexa customers.

Q5: How many total service points will Maruti have after this? 

Maruti Suzuki is currently at 5,780 touchpoints and aims to exceed 6,000 by March 2026, largely supported by this IOCL integration.