# Renault India CEO targets 50% hybrid and CNG sales by 2029

> Renault India CEO says hybrids and CNG could make up half its sales in 2-3 years, aiming for 3-5% market share by 2030.
- Title: Renault India CEO targets 50% hybrid and CNG sales by 2029
- Summary: Renault India CEO says hybrids and CNG could make up half its sales in 2-3 years, aiming for 3-5% market share by 2030. Renault India CEO Stephane Deblaise…
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- Published: 2026-10-17T18:13:59+00:00
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- Topics: renault india, hybrid cars, cng vehicles, market share, 2030 target, stephane deblaise, duster strong hybrid, news, india
## Renault India CEO's sales target
Renault India CEO Stephane Deblaise says hybrid and CNG vehicles could make up 50% of sales in 2-3 years.

> It is possible, 50 per cent is possible from hybrid and CNG, but we do not have a target
## Hybrid as diesel alternative
Renault positions hybrid technology as a replacement for diesel vehicles amid stricter emissions regulations.

> We are advertising it as Forget diesel, Go Hybrid
## Duster Strong Hybrid launch
Renault launched the Duster Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160, marking its entry into strong-hybrid segment in India.

> With more than one million E-Tech strong hybrid vehicles sold worldwide since 2020
## Hybrid vs CNG market focus
Renault expects hybrids for larger vehicles and CNG for compact models to meet different customer needs.

> The company is considering factory-fitted CNG offerings, including a CNG version of its Triber compact multi-purpose vehicle
## Duster Strong Hybrid specs
The Duster Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160 has ARAI-certified fuel efficiency of 29 km per litre with 1.8-litre petrol engine and 1.4 kWh battery.

> The powertrain delivers a combined output of 160 PS
## Price and variants
Duster Strong Hybrid variants start at ₹ 16.99 lakh (ex-showroom) with Evolution, Techno and Emotion trims.

> The new strong-hybrid Duster is available in three variants, Evolution, Techno and Emotion
## 2030 market share target
Renault aims for 3-5% market share in India by 2030 through customer-focused products.

> We should be between 3-5 per cent in 2030. But we always say that it is not a target; it is a consequence of our job
## €2 billion export target
Renault plans to generate €2 billion in annual exports from India by 2030 covering vehicles and components.

> Renault also aims to generate €2 billion in annual exports from India by 2030
## Chennai engineering hub
Renault's Chennai engineering center supports India strategy with global technologies adapted for local needs.

> The company has identified its engineering and design centres in Chennai as important to its India strategy
## Key takeaway

Renault India CEO Stephane Deblaise expects hybrid and CNG vehicles to account for up to 50% of sales in 2-3 years and target 3-5% market share by 2030.