by Suman Gupta
- Benefits worth INR 19,999/- for new or retrofitted CNG cars
- Incentive of up to INR 5 lakhs for new or retrofitted CNG Commercial Vehicles
September 2023, Mumbai – Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL), one of the largest City Gas Distribution (CGD) companies in India, launched a new scheme ‘MGL CNG Mahotsav’ for purchase of new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles as well as for retrofitment of existing petrol or diesel vehicles to CNG in Mumbai, Thane & Raigad Districts.
The scheme, which can be availed on purchase of cars as well as Commercial CNG vehicles, is launched to further encourage use of CNG, a clean & green energy. Mahanagar Gas Limited has partnered with OEM’s for promoting new CNG vehicles and with leading CNG kit distributors to promote quality retro-fitment. The lucrative scheme offers new CNG car owners of select models CNG Fuel cards worth ₹19,999/- and for new Commercial vehicle buyers, incentives of ₹ 2 to 5 lakhs depending on Vehicle model.
The incentive will be available as a CNG fuel Card for new vehicle purchase & as an upfront Incentive for retrofitment:
| Type | Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) in Tons | Fuel Card / Incentive Value (₹/ Vehicle) |
| Car | NA | 19,999 |
| Commercial Vehicle | > 3.5, < 10 | 2,00,000 |
| Commercial Vehicle | ≥10, < 15 tons | 3,50,000 |
| Commercial Vehicle | ≥15 | 5,00,000 |
| Pvt Buses | 3,00,000 |
The fuel cards can be used to fill CNG in vehicles in the +310 outlets. Commercial vehicles can also utilise the fuel cards for CNG filing at few BEST bus depots like Ghatkopar and Goregaon by booking their slots through “MGL Tez” app .
Commenting on MGL CNG Mahotsav, Shri Ashu Shinghal, Managing Director, Mahanagar Gas Limited said, “We are pleased to announce launch of this new scheme. While there is growing awareness about the adoption of clean fuels, we anticipate the offer will provide the incentive for people to transition to CNG.”
“We would also like to thank our partners OEM’s as well as Kit Distributors , who joined us in making this scheme possible. We are overwhelmed at their positive quick response and have no doubt that it would not have been possible to launch a scheme of this scale, encompassing such a large range of vehicles without their support. We hope that the new scheme is advantageous to people who are looking to purchase new vehicles as well as for retrofitment and encourages more people to switch to cleaner & greener fuel i.e. CNG, he added.
For more information on the scheme and to know the full list of eligible vehicles etc, please visit www.mahanagargas.com or contact customer care helpline nos. 022 6867 4500 / 6156 4500 or write to support@mahanagargas.com.
About Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL):Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) is one of the largest city gas distributions (CGD) companies in India and GAIL (India) Ltd is its promoter. MGL has more than 27 years of experience in supplying natural gas in Mumbai and is presently the sole authorised distributor of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Piped Natural Gas (PNG) in Mumbai and its adjoining areas and in the Raigad district in the state of Maharashtra, India. MGL’s vision envisages being a consumer and environment-friendly gas company providing safe, efficient and reliable energy, an employer of choice creating value for all its stakeholders. MGL is an ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certified organisation.
Today, MGL reaches out to nearly 20.5 lakh households and above 4000 small commercial and industrial establishments. MGL also supplies CNG to more than 9 lakh vehicles which includes more than 3.5 lakh rickshaws and above 60,000 taxis & over 4 lakh cars in Mumbai, Thane, Mira-Bhayander, Navi Mumbai and beyond. MGL also supplies CNG to 2600 BEST/TMT/MSRTC/NMMT buses, more than 26000 LCVs/ Tempos/ Trucks/Private buses plying on CNG supplied through its wide distribution network of steel, MDPE pipeline system and 300 CNG filling stations having more than 1800 dispensing points. Visit us athttp://www.mahanagargas.com
