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Private emails reviewed by Reuters show major Indian carmakers discussed concerns over chloride and moisture in E20 petrol
Industry testing reportedly found readings above prescribed limits in samples from several states
Yet SIAM withdrew its warning, citing the need for further validation of the data
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India's leading carmakers privately discussed concerns about possible contamination in E20 petrol, including high chloride and moisture levels, even as the industry publicly supported the government's nationwide rollout of the ethanol-blended fuel.
Emails and confidential industry data showed executives from Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra exchanging concerns over fuel samples collected from retail outlets across the country.
