{"id":107092,"date":"2026-06-04T13:00:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T07:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=107092"},"modified":"2026-06-04T13:00:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T07:30:11","slug":"maruti-suzuki-share-price-rises-flex-fuel-wagon-r-e100-launch-june-4-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/maruti-suzuki-share-price-rises-flex-fuel-wagon-r-e100-launch-june-4-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Maruti Suzuki Share Price Gains 1.5% on 4 June 2026 as Company Launches India&#8217;s First Mass-Market Flex-Fuel Wagon R E100 Capable Vehicle"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta-block\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>Maruti Suzuki share price (NSE: MARUTI) on 4 Jun 2026: Open Rs 12,990 | Intraday high Rs 13,264 (+1.69%) | CMP Rs 13,160 | Prev close Rs 13,044. Wagon R Flex Fuel: E20 to E100 compatible. Expected price: ~Rs 8 lakh. Launch venue: Taj Palace, Delhi. Ministers: Nitin Gadkari + Hardeep Puri.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/stocks\/maruti\/maruti-suzuki-india-ltd-share-price-today\">Maruti Suzuki<\/a> share price rose approximately 1.5 per cent on 4 June 2026. The Maruti Suzuki share price opened at Rs 12,990 and touched an intraday high of Rs 13,264 against a previous close of Rs 13,044, after India&#8217;s largest passenger carmaker showcased the country&#8217;s first mass-market flex-fuel passenger vehicle at a high-profile event at the Taj Palace in Delhi. The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Flex Fuel, confirmed to be capable of running on E100 or pure ethanol, was unveiled a day ahead of World Environment Day on 5 June 2026, with Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari and Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri in attendance.<\/p>\n<p>The Maruti Suzuki share price gain on 4 June 2026 reflects investor recognition that the Wagon R flex-fuel launch is a strategically significant milestone for the Maruti Suzuki share price, not just a product announcement. By deploying E100 flex-fuel technology on the Wagon R, one of India&#8217;s highest-volume passenger cars, Maruti Suzuki is establishing a first-mover position in India&#8217;s mainstream ethanol mobility market at a time when government policy is actively pushing E20 mandates and building toward E85 and E100 infrastructure. Maruti Suzuki&#8217;s own senior executive has confirmed the company has the technology to support flex-fuel adoption and will back government ethanol policy as it scales.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=maruti-suzuki-share-price-flex-fuel-june-4\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/maruti-suzuki-share-price-rises-flex-fuel-wagon-r-e100-launch-june-4-2026\/#Maruti_Suzuki_Share_Price_Today_Live_Market_Data_on_4_June_2026\" title=\"Maruti Suzuki Share Price Today: Live Market Data on 4 June 2026\">Maruti Suzuki Share Price Today: Live Market Data on 4 June 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/maruti-suzuki-share-price-rises-flex-fuel-wagon-r-e100-launch-june-4-2026\/#Why_Maruti_Suzuki_Share_Price_Rose_15_Today_The_Flex_Fuel_Wagon_R_Launch_Explained\" title=\"Why Maruti Suzuki Share Price Rose 1.5% Today: The Flex Fuel Wagon R Launch Explained\">Why Maruti Suzuki Share Price Rose 1.5% Today: The Flex Fuel Wagon R Launch Explained<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/maruti-suzuki-share-price-rises-flex-fuel-wagon-r-e100-launch-june-4-2026\/#Wagon_R_E100_Why_Indias_First_Mass-Market_Flex-Fuel_Car_Drove_the_Maruti_Suzuki_Share_Price_Move\" title=\"Wagon R E100: Why India&#8217;s First Mass-Market Flex-Fuel Car Drove the Maruti Suzuki Share Price Move\">Wagon R E100: Why India&#8217;s First Mass-Market Flex-Fuel Car Drove the Maruti Suzuki Share Price Move<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/maruti-suzuki-share-price-rises-flex-fuel-wagon-r-e100-launch-june-4-2026\/#Ministerial_Backing_at_Taj_Palace_The_Policy_Catalyst_for_Maruti_Suzuki_Share_Price_Today\" title=\"Ministerial Backing at Taj Palace: The Policy Catalyst for Maruti Suzuki Share Price Today\">Ministerial Backing at Taj Palace: The Policy Catalyst for Maruti Suzuki Share Price Today<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/maruti-suzuki-share-price-rises-flex-fuel-wagon-r-e100-launch-june-4-2026\/#Maruti_Wagon_R_Flex_Fuel_Key_Specifications_and_Whats_New\" title=\"Maruti Wagon R Flex Fuel: Key Specifications and What&#8217;s New\">Maruti Wagon R Flex Fuel: Key Specifications and What&#8217;s New<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/maruti-suzuki-share-price-rises-flex-fuel-wagon-r-e100-launch-june-4-2026\/#E100_vs_E20_vs_Petrol_What_Indian_Car_Buyers_Need_to_Know\" title=\"E100 vs E20 vs Petrol: What Indian Car Buyers Need to Know\">E100 vs E20 vs Petrol: What Indian Car Buyers Need to Know<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/maruti-suzuki-share-price-rises-flex-fuel-wagon-r-e100-launch-june-4-2026\/#E100_Performance_and_Fuel_Economy\" title=\"E100: Performance and Fuel Economy\">E100: Performance and Fuel Economy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/maruti-suzuki-share-price-rises-flex-fuel-wagon-r-e100-launch-june-4-2026\/#E20_The_Current_Standard_That_Works_Right_Now\" title=\"E20: The Current Standard That Works Right Now\">E20: The Current Standard That Works Right Now<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/maruti-suzuki-share-price-rises-flex-fuel-wagon-r-e100-launch-june-4-2026\/#Maruti_Suzuki_Share_Price_Rally_in_Context_Indias_Flex-Fuel_Industry_Trend\" title=\"Maruti Suzuki Share Price Rally in Context: India&#8217;s Flex-Fuel Industry Trend\">Maruti Suzuki Share Price Rally in Context: India&#8217;s Flex-Fuel Industry Trend<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/maruti-suzuki-share-price-rises-flex-fuel-wagon-r-e100-launch-june-4-2026\/#Maruti_Suzuki_Share_Price_Outlook_Key_Catalysts_and_Risks_to_Watch\" title=\"Maruti Suzuki Share Price Outlook: Key Catalysts and Risks to Watch\">Maruti Suzuki Share Price Outlook: Key Catalysts and Risks to Watch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/maruti-suzuki-share-price-rises-flex-fuel-wagon-r-e100-launch-june-4-2026\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/maruti-suzuki-share-price-rises-flex-fuel-wagon-r-e100-launch-june-4-2026\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_Maruti_Suzuki_Share_Price_and_Wagon_R_Flex_Fuel\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions on Maruti Suzuki Share Price and Wagon R Flex Fuel\">Frequently Asked Questions on Maruti Suzuki Share Price and Wagon R Flex Fuel<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/maruti-suzuki-share-price-rises-flex-fuel-wagon-r-e100-launch-june-4-2026\/#Why_is_Maruti_Suzuki_share_price_rising_today_on_4_June_2026\" title=\"Why is Maruti Suzuki share price rising today on 4 June 2026?\">Why is Maruti Suzuki share price rising today on 4 June 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/maruti-suzuki-share-price-rises-flex-fuel-wagon-r-e100-launch-june-4-2026\/#What_is_the_Maruti_Suzuki_Wagon_R_Flex_Fuel\" title=\"What is the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Flex Fuel?\">What is the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Flex Fuel?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/maruti-suzuki-share-price-rises-flex-fuel-wagon-r-e100-launch-june-4-2026\/#What_is_E100_fuel_and_how_is_it_different_from_E20\" title=\"What is E100 fuel and how is it different from E20?\">What is E100 fuel and how is it different from E20?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/maruti-suzuki-share-price-rises-flex-fuel-wagon-r-e100-launch-june-4-2026\/#What_is_Maruti_Suzuki_share_price_today_on_4_June_2026\" title=\"What is Maruti Suzuki share price today on 4 June 2026?\">What is Maruti Suzuki share price today on 4 June 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/maruti-suzuki-share-price-rises-flex-fuel-wagon-r-e100-launch-june-4-2026\/#What_is_the_Maruti_Wagon_R_Flex_Fuel_expected_price\" title=\"What is the Maruti Wagon R Flex Fuel expected price?\">What is the Maruti Wagon R Flex Fuel expected price?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/maruti-suzuki-share-price-rises-flex-fuel-wagon-r-e100-launch-june-4-2026\/#What_is_Indias_flex-fuel_vehicle_policy_in_2026\" title=\"What is India&#8217;s flex-fuel vehicle policy in 2026?\">What is India&#8217;s flex-fuel vehicle policy in 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/maruti-suzuki-share-price-rises-flex-fuel-wagon-r-e100-launch-june-4-2026\/#What_other_flex-fuel_vehicles_are_launching_in_India_in_2026\" title=\"What other flex-fuel vehicles are launching in India in 2026?\">What other flex-fuel vehicles are launching in India in 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/maruti-suzuki-share-price-rises-flex-fuel-wagon-r-e100-launch-june-4-2026\/#Will_the_Maruti_Wagon_R_Flex_Fuel_affect_fuel_economy\" title=\"Will the Maruti Wagon R Flex Fuel affect fuel economy?\">Will the Maruti Wagon R Flex Fuel affect fuel economy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maruti_Suzuki_Share_Price_Today_Live_Market_Data_on_4_June_2026\"><\/span><strong>Maruti Suzuki Share Price Today: Live Market Data on 4 June 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 16px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #000000; color: #ffffff;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Parameter<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #FFFFFF;\">NSE Symbol<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #FFFFFF;\">MARUTI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #F7F9FC;\">Maruti Suzuki Share Price (Intraday High)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #F7F9FC;\">Rs 13,264<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #FFFFFF;\">Maruti Suzuki Share Price (Open)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #FFFFFF;\">Rs 12,990<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #F7F9FC;\">Previous Close (3 Jun 2026)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #F7F9FC;\">Rs 13,044<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #FFFFFF;\">Intraday Gain<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #FFFFFF;\">~+1.5% to +1.69%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #F7F9FC;\">CMP (mid-session, 4 Jun 2026)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #F7F9FC;\">Rs 13,160<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #FFFFFF;\">Lower Circuit Limit<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #FFFFFF;\">Rs 11,740<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #F7F9FC;\">Upper Circuit Limit<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #F7F9FC;\">Rs 14,348<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #FFFFFF;\">Sector<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #FFFFFF;\">Automobile \/ Passenger Vehicles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #F7F9FC;\">Wagon R Flex Fuel Expected Price<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #F7F9FC;\">~Rs 8 lakh (ex-showroom)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #FFFFFF;\">Ethanol Compatibility<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #FFFFFF;\">E20 to E100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #F7F9FC;\">Launch Venue<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #F7F9FC;\">Taj Palace, Delhi, 4 June 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div style=\"background: #E8EAFF; border-radius: 14px; padding: 28px 32px 24px 32px; margin: 24px 0; cursor: pointer;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #0a0a23; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Maruti Suzuki Share Price Rising on Flex Fuel: Find More Auto Sector Opportunities<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #3a3a5c; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\">Our research team has shortlisted <strong style=\"color: #0a0a23;\">Top Stocks to Buy<\/strong> across Auto and green mobility sectors benefiting from India&#8217;s flex-fuel and EV transition in FY27.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0 0 16px 20px; padding: 0; color: #3a3a5c; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8;\">\n<li>Discover stocks investors are actively accumulating<\/li>\n<li>High-conviction opportunities backed by research<\/li>\n<li>Designed for the next phase of market growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a style=\"display: 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Understanding the context helps investors assess whether the Maruti Suzuki share price reaction is justified and what it means for the stock&#8217;s longer-term trajectory.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wagon_R_E100_Why_Indias_First_Mass-Market_Flex-Fuel_Car_Drove_the_Maruti_Suzuki_Share_Price_Move\"><\/span><strong>Wagon R E100: Why India&#8217;s First Mass-Market Flex-Fuel Car Drove the Maruti Suzuki Share Price Move<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Wagon R Flex Fuel is India&#8217;s first mass-market passenger vehicle capable of running on E100, pure ethanol. This is a meaningful distinction: flex-fuel vehicles had previously been demonstrated on prototype or niche platforms. By choosing the Wagon R, one of India&#8217;s all-time best-selling compact hatchbacks with a massive urban and semi-urban customer base, Maruti Suzuki is making E100 flex-fuel technology a mainstream accessibility story rather than a technological demonstration. The Maruti Suzuki share price reaction reflects the market&#8217;s recognition of this strategic positioning advantage over competitors who are still in prototype or showcase mode.<\/p>\n<p>Autocar India confirmed that the event showcased production-spec flex-fuel versions of both the Wagon R and the Fronx, with the Wagon R being the primary candidate given its mass-market volumes. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) included E100 in automobile testing and certification norms in April 2026, providing the regulatory foundation for these vehicles to be officially sold. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari stated that 12 companies including Mahindra, Tata Motors, and Toyota have flex-fuel vehicles in the pipeline, but Maruti Suzuki is the first to bring one to the mainstream market.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ministerial_Backing_at_Taj_Palace_The_Policy_Catalyst_for_Maruti_Suzuki_Share_Price_Today\"><\/span><strong>Ministerial Backing at Taj Palace: The Policy Catalyst for Maruti Suzuki Share Price Today<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Maruti Suzuki share price move is also underpinned by the government&#8217;s high-level endorsement of the launch. The event at Taj Palace, Delhi was attended by two Cabinet ministers: Nitin Gadkari, who has been India&#8217;s most vocal proponent of ethanol and flex-fuel mobility, and Hardeep Singh Puri, the Petroleum Minister whose ministry oversees fuel policy and ethanol infrastructure rollout. This dual-ministerial presence signals that the Wagon R Flex Fuel is not just a Maruti product launch but a policy-aligned milestone in India&#8217;s national energy transition strategy.<\/p>\n<p>Gadkari had confirmed the Maruti launch at an event in Nagpur on 23 May 2026, stating: &#8220;Vehicles with such flex-fuel engines are going to be introduced on a large scale soon. On the occasion of Environment Day this year, there is a programme in Delhi where Maruti Suzuki will launch vehicles running 100 per cent on ethanol.&#8221; Gadkari also mentioned that his personal Toyota Innova has been running on bioethanol for the past 1.5 years, demonstrating his personal conviction in the technology. For Maruti Suzuki share price, this level of government backing reduces the policy risk around the company&#8217;s ethanol strategy and signals long-term regulatory support.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\"><strong>Track Maruti Suzuki Share Price Live and Auto Sector Data on the Univest Screener<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maruti_Wagon_R_Flex_Fuel_Key_Specifications_and_Whats_New\"><\/span><strong>Maruti Wagon R Flex Fuel: Key Specifications and What&#8217;s New<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 16px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #000000; color: #ffffff;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Feature<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Maruti Wagon R Flex Fuel<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Standard Wagon R (petrol)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #FFFFFF;\">Fuel Compatibility<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #FFFFFF;\">E20 to E100 (any ethanol-petrol blend)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #FFFFFF;\">Petrol \/ CNG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #F7F9FC;\">Engine Type<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #F7F9FC;\">Revised flex-fuel engine with adapted ECU<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #F7F9FC;\">Standard petrol ICE<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #FFFFFF;\">Key Modifications<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #FFFFFF;\">Revised ECU calibration; upgraded fuel pump; ethanol-compatible fuel system<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #FFFFFF;\">Standard<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #F7F9FC;\">Expected Ex-Showroom Price<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #F7F9FC;\">~Rs 8 lakh<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #F7F9FC;\">Rs 5.5 to Rs 7 lakh (approx)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #FFFFFF;\">Price Premium Over Standard<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #FFFFFF;\">Rs 50,000 to Rs 70,000 (industry estimate)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #FFFFFF;\">Base price<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #F7F9FC;\">Vehicle Platform<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #F7F9FC;\">Existing Wagon R tall-boy platform<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #F7F9FC;\">Same<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #FFFFFF;\">Production Status<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #FFFFFF;\">Production-spec showcased 4 Jun 2026<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #FFFFFF;\">Currently on sale<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #F7F9FC;\">Initial Launch Markets<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #F7F9FC;\">Delhi and select regions (July 2026 expected)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #F7F9FC;\">Pan-India<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #FFFFFF;\">Ethanol E100 Status<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #FFFFFF;\">India&#8217;s first mass-market E100 car<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; background: #FFFFFF;\">Not applicable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"E100_vs_E20_vs_Petrol_What_Indian_Car_Buyers_Need_to_Know\"><\/span><strong>E100 vs E20 vs Petrol: What Indian Car Buyers Need to Know<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For investors tracking the Maruti Suzuki share price and car buyers evaluating whether to purchase the Maruti Wagon R Flex Fuel, the practical fuel economics are the most critical question. Here is a clear breakdown of what E100, E20, and petrol mean for everyday driving in India.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"E100_Performance_and_Fuel_Economy\"><\/span><strong>E100: Performance and Fuel Economy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>E100 is pure ethanol, a domestically produced fuel made primarily from sugarcane. Running a vehicle on E100 typically produces slightly lower kilometre-per-litre fuel efficiency than petrol because ethanol has a lower energy density per litre. However, since ethanol is priced lower than petrol per litre, the running cost per kilometre can be comparable or cheaper depending on ethanol pricing at the pump. The key variable for Indian buyers is whether E100 fuel will be available at their nearest petrol station. Currently, E100 is not widely available across India, which is why Maruti&#8217;s own Rahul Bharti cautioned that volumes will be minimal initially: &#8220;We need more models. We need energy-based parity between the ethanol and petrol price. So all those factors will take some time for flex-fuels to develop. It will grow, say, 5 years to 10 years from now, it will become a meaningful volume, nothing immediately.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"E20_The_Current_Standard_That_Works_Right_Now\"><\/span><strong>E20: The Current Standard That Works Right Now<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>E20 fuel, which is already mandated and widely available across India, contains 20 per cent ethanol and 80 per cent petrol. The Wagon R Flex Fuel is fully compatible with E20, which means buyers can purchase the car today and use it exactly like a regular petrol car with the current national fuel infrastructure. The flex-fuel benefit activates as E85 and E100 availability expands over the next 5 to 10 years, giving the car a future-proofing advantage that a regular petrol Wagon R does not have.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maruti_Suzuki_Share_Price_Rally_in_Context_Indias_Flex-Fuel_Industry_Trend\"><\/span><strong>Maruti Suzuki Share Price Rally in Context: India&#8217;s Flex-Fuel Industry Trend<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Maruti Suzuki share price rally is part of a broader one-day theme in Indian auto stocks: flex-fuel technology reaching the Indian mass market. On the same day, Hero MotoCorp also launched India&#8217;s first mass-market flex-fuel motorcycles, the Splendor+ Flex Fuel at Rs 82,710 and the HF Deluxe Flex Fuel at Rs 72,792, both compatible with E20 to E85. Hero MotoCorp&#8217;s share price also rose approximately 3 per cent on the same day. The convergence of these two launches on 4 June 2026 , the day before World Environment Day , marks a coordinated government-industry push to normalise flex-fuel technology across both two-wheelers and four-wheelers simultaneously.<\/p>\n<p>India&#8217;s ethanol blending programme is one of the government&#8217;s most successful energy transition initiatives and a direct long-term tailwind for the Maruti Suzuki share price. Starting from near-zero blending a decade ago, India has reached consistent E20 blending across petrol dispensed at most filling stations. The policy roadmap targets E85 availability across major highways and urban centres by FY28 and eventual E100 at select stations. Each escalation step in this infrastructure buildout increases the addressable market for the Wagon R Flex Fuel and directly supports the Maruti Suzuki share price case for long-term ethanol-led vehicle demand growth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&amp;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track Maruti Suzuki share price live and stay updated on auto sector flex-fuel news.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maruti_Suzuki_Share_Price_Outlook_Key_Catalysts_and_Risks_to_Watch\"><\/span><strong>Maruti Suzuki Share Price Outlook: Key Catalysts and Risks to Watch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Beyond the immediate flex-fuel launch that drove the Maruti Suzuki share price rally, investors monitoring the Maruti Suzuki share price should watch several key variables in the coming months. The formal pricing announcement for the Wagon R Flex Fuel, expected when the car goes on sale in Delhi and Maharashtra from approximately July 2026, will test whether the market&#8217;s early positive reaction translates into actual buyer demand. Maruti Suzuki&#8217;s own management has set expectations conservatively: volumes will be minimal for at least the next 5 years until E85 and E100 fuel becomes widely available.<\/p>\n<p>Q1 FY27 results, expected in July 2026, will be the next major earnings catalyst for the Maruti Suzuki share price going forward. The company recorded 239,646 units sold in April 2026 and its second Kharkhoda plant has commenced commercial production, adding capacity at a time when overall passenger vehicle demand in India remains resilient despite macroeconomic headwinds. The company has also implemented price hikes of up to Rs 30,000 across its range from June 2026, which should support realisation per vehicle and protect margins.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Maruti Suzuki share price rose approximately 1.5 per cent on 4 June 2026, with the Maruti Suzuki share price touching an intraday high of Rs 13,264 from a previous close of Rs 13,044, after the company showcased India&#8217;s first mass-market flex-fuel passenger vehicle, the Wagon R E100, at the Taj Palace in Delhi with strong government backing from Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Hardeep Singh Puri. The Wagon R Flex Fuel can run on any ethanol blend from E20 to pure E100 ethanol, is expected to be priced at approximately Rs 8 lakh, and is positioned as India&#8217;s first mainstream E100-compatible car. While near-term flex-fuel volumes will be minimal given limited E100 infrastructure, the Maruti Suzuki share price catalyst today reflects the company&#8217;s strategic first-mover positioning in a segment that management expects to become meaningful in 5 to 10 years as India&#8217;s ethanol ecosystem matures.<\/p>\n<p><em>Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #CC0000; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 32px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> The securities quoted, if any, are for illustration purposes only and are not recommendatory. This article is for educational purposes only and shall not be considered as investment advice or a recommendation by Univest (Uniresearch Global Pvt Ltd, SEBI Registered Research Analyst INH000013776). Investments in the securities market are subject to market risks. Read all related documents carefully before investing. Registration granted by SEBI in no way guarantees the performance of the intermediary or provides any assurance of returns to investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_Maruti_Suzuki_Share_Price_and_Wagon_R_Flex_Fuel\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions on Maruti Suzuki Share Price and Wagon R Flex Fuel<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Maruti_Suzuki_share_price_rising_today_on_4_June_2026\"><\/span><strong>Why is Maruti Suzuki share price rising today on 4 June 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Maruti Suzuki share price rose approximately 1.5% on 4 June 2026, touching an intraday high of Rs 13,264 against a previous close of Rs 13,044, after the company showcased India&#8217;s first mass-market flex-fuel Wagon R, capable of running on E100 pure ethanol, at the Taj Palace in Delhi. The event was attended by Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari (Road Transport) and Hardeep Singh Puri (Petroleum), providing strong government endorsement.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Maruti_Suzuki_Wagon_R_Flex_Fuel\"><\/span><strong>What is the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Flex Fuel?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Flex Fuel is India&#8217;s first mass-market passenger car capable of running on E100 (100% pure ethanol) as well as any ethanol-petrol blend from E20 upwards. It features a revised engine, ECU calibration, and upgraded fuel system. Expected price is approximately Rs 8 lakh ex-showroom, a premium of Rs 50,000 to Rs 70,000 over the standard variant. The car was showcased on 4 June 2026 ahead of World Environment Day.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_E100_fuel_and_how_is_it_different_from_E20\"><\/span><strong>What is E100 fuel and how is it different from E20?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> E100 is pure ethanol (100% ethanol, no petrol). E20 is 20% ethanol and 80% petrol, currently mandated and widely available across India. The Wagon R Flex Fuel can run on any blend from E20 to E100. MoRTH included E100 in automobile testing norms in April 2026. E100 has lower energy density than petrol, so km-per-litre efficiency may be slightly lower, but running costs depend on ethanol pump pricing relative to petrol.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Maruti_Suzuki_share_price_today_on_4_June_2026\"><\/span><strong>What is Maruti Suzuki share price today on 4 June 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Maruti Suzuki share price on 4 June 2026 rose approximately 1.5% to an intraday high of Rs 13,264, with the stock opening at Rs 12,990 against a previous close of Rs 13,044. As of midday, it was trading at approximately Rs 13,160 on NSE. The stock&#8217;s lower circuit limit is Rs 11,740 and upper circuit limit is Rs 14,348.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Maruti_Wagon_R_Flex_Fuel_expected_price\"><\/span><strong>What is the Maruti Wagon R Flex Fuel expected price?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The expected ex-showroom price of the Maruti Wagon R Flex Fuel is approximately Rs 8 lakh, representing a premium of Rs 50,000 to Rs 70,000 over the equivalent standard petrol variant. Maruti management has cautioned that volumes will be minimal initially as E100 fuel infrastructure is still being built across India.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Indias_flex-fuel_vehicle_policy_in_2026\"><\/span><strong>What is India&#8217;s flex-fuel vehicle policy in 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> India&#8217;s flex-fuel policy accelerated in 2026: MoRTH included E100 in automobile testing norms in April 2026; Union Minister Gadkari confirmed 12 companies including Maruti, Mahindra, Tata, and Toyota have flex-fuel vehicles; Hero MotoCorp launched flex-fuel Splendor+ and HF Deluxe motorcycles on 4 June 2026; and Maruti Suzuki launched the Wagon R E100 on the same day ahead of World Environment Day.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_other_flex-fuel_vehicles_are_launching_in_India_in_2026\"><\/span><strong>What other flex-fuel vehicles are launching in India in 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> On 4 June 2026, Hero MotoCorp launched the Splendor+ Flex Fuel (Rs 82,710) and HF Deluxe Flex Fuel (Rs 72,792), both compatible with E20 to E85. Royal Enfield is testing a Classic 350 E85. TVS showcased the Raider 125 flex-fuel. Toyota has a flex-fuel Innova prototype. Tata Motors and Mahindra are also working on flex-fuel vehicles per Nitin Gadkari&#8217;s confirmation of 12 companies having such vehicles in the pipeline.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_the_Maruti_Wagon_R_Flex_Fuel_affect_fuel_economy\"><\/span><strong>Will the Maruti Wagon R Flex Fuel affect fuel economy?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Running on E100 will typically give lower km-per-litre fuel economy than petrol due to ethanol&#8217;s lower energy density. However, since ethanol is priced lower than petrol per litre, the per-km running cost may be comparable or lower. Maruti has optimised ECU calibration for cold-start and efficiency on high-ethanol blends. Broad buyer economics depend on E100 availability and price parity with petrol at pumps across India, which management expects to improve over 5 to 10 years.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-schema\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why is Maruti Suzuki share price rising today on 4 June 2026?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Maruti Suzuki share price rose approximately 1.5% on 4 June 2026, touching an intraday high of Rs 13,264 against a previous close of Rs 13,044, after the company showcased India's first mass-market flex-fuel passenger vehicle, the Wagon R Flex Fuel, at the Taj Palace in Delhi ahead of World Environment Day on 5 June 2026. 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