New Delhi, With the Delhi government imposing restrictions on non-Delhi-registered BS-IV vehicles, CNG installation centres in Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurugram have reported a sharp rise in demand, with operators seeing a spike of up to 50 per cent in installations as people look to convert their existing cars to CNG rather than purchase new vehicles.
Shakti Singh, a car expert associated with a CNG installation venture in Sector 122, Noida, said demand had increased by more than 50 per cent over the past 15 days following the restrictions. Another CNG installer in Karnal said the establishment witnessed a 25-30 per cent rise in installations over the past few days, along with an increase in follow-up calls from customers who had previously made enquiries. Yatin Bansal of Car Craft in Sector 83, Noida, said the establishment had witnessed an almost 50 per cent increase in daily calls and enquiries about CNG installations. Bansal explained that the cost of installing CNG in BS-IV vehicles generally ranges from ₹ 35,000 to ₹ 50,000, while for BS-VI vehicles, it can be between ₹ 50,000 and ₹ 70,000. A CNG installer in Ghaziabad said the establishment had received nearly 20 calls a day over the past two to three days, marking a significant increase in enquiries.
The trend is also visible in Ghaziabad, where a CNG installer said the establishment had converted four to five vehicles in the past two to three days, compared with the usual four to five installations in an entire week. the surge this time appeared more pronounced, the installer said While the business generally witnessed a seasonal increase during the pollution months every year. Many customers who initially sought information are now returning to schedule appointments and inquire about the registration process and other formalities, he said. Most inquiries are coming from middle-class vehicle owners who cite the new entry restrictions as the primary reason for considering the conversion, he said. Customers were increasingly returning after their initial enquiries to discuss costs, documentation, registration requirements and the installation process before making a decision, he said.
