Sharad Pradhan

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[Sharad Pradhan @AutumnRevs]

India silently made E20 fuel mandatory at every petrol pump in April 2026.

No public vote. No consumer choice. No warning.

Most cars on the road weren't even built for it.

Here's everything you need to know — and what to do. 🧵

[Sharad Pradhan @AutumnRevs]

@aniruddhab1983 Good to hear that your car is running fine. But older cars are definitely affected except for Honda as they are E20 material compliant since 2009.

[Sharad Pradhan @AutumnRevs]

India silently made E20 fuel mandatory at every petrol pump in April 2026.

No public vote. No consumer choice. No warning.

Most cars on the road weren't even built for it.

Here's everything you need to know — and what to do. 🧵

[Sharad Pradhan @AutumnRevs]

The uncomfortable truth for enthusiasts:

India's mass market doesn't buy cars the way you review them.

Comfort, space, features, safety, value — in that order.

Tata cracked this code. Until someone else does, Nexon stays king.

RT if your shortlist has a Nexon on it 👇

[Sharad Pradhan @AutumnRevs]

How does a brand consistently bottom-ranked in after-sales service quality still dominate sales month after month?

19,000+ Nexons in May 2026. The answer is more interesting than you think. 🧵

[Sharad Pradhan @AutumnRevs]

The Nexon formula:

→ Road presence along with ruggedness on bad roads
→ Comfortable on long highway run
→ Decent fuel efficiency
→ Tested, feels safe
→ EMI-friendly entry price
→ Enough variants that everyone finds their Nexon

That's not luck. That's product-market fit.

[Sharad Pradhan @AutumnRevs]

@NsNitinsinha Camry wins everywhere except the only use case Fortuner is made for, driving abuse/bad roads and resale value.

[Sharad Pradhan @AutumnRevs]

Did Hyundai put a "T-GDI" badge on an Electric i20? I thought Hyundai would learn from Kia's Syros.

[Sharad Pradhan @AutumnRevs]

@volklub Under ₹30L, nothing in the Indian mass market sits quite like the VW T-Roc. And VW nailed the timeless interior and exterior combo.

[Sharad Pradhan @AutumnRevs]

@throttleandtech I thought it peaked here. But the Swift's steering is not bad though 😃

[Sharad Pradhan @AutumnRevs]

@cathavale Not denying detailed studies by ARAI. But have they tested or rolled out studies on each brand, engine or transmission type?

Owners with BS IV and older cars are reporting injector issues along with 5-10% mileage drops.

Just making sure people know what's in their tank.

[Sharad Pradhan @AutumnRevs]

The ask was simple: keep E10 alongside E20. Let people choose.

Instead — silence, and E25/E30 coming next.

So: maintain well, buy engines wisely, and enjoy these motors while you can.

We're on our own here.

[Sharad Pradhan @AutumnRevs]

You can't change the policy. But you can protect your investment.

✔ Tighten service intervals — don't stretch them
✔ Inspect injectors, fuel system rubber parts every 10–15k km
✔ Ask your dealer if an E20 compatibility kit exists
✔ Buying used? Prioritise newer engine specs