``We are evaluating the idea of starting production of multi-point-fuel-injection (MPFI) system here in India but no final decision has been taken yet in this regard,'' Delphi (India) managing director Anil Verma told PTI.

The company is internally studying the market and also in consultation with almost all automobile manufacturers operating in India to know the size of the market for these fuel injection kits and viability of the project.

The demand for injection systems has gone up tremendously following the Supreme Court directive according to which only Euro-II emission norms compliant passenger cars would be allowed to be registered in the National Capital Region, the biggest car market in the country, from April 1, 2000.

MPFI system, which replaces traditional carburator of cars, is an essential part of any vehicle to meet the stringent Euro-II norms. It uses electronically-controlled fuel injection kits to maximise burning of fuel and to minimise emissions.

At present all auto-manufacturers are importing these kits as no company is producing it in India.

Denso Corporation of Japan, the only company which has set up a plant in India to manufacture MPFI kits, is likely to start commercial production by December, Denso sources said.

The company has established a manufacturing facility in Haryana to produce components for MPFI system such as fuel pump, injection, engine control unit and idle speed control valve.

The company has contracted with Maruti Udyog Ltd to supply the injection system and discussing with other automobile manufacturers for supplying these components.

At present, Daewoo Motors India and General Motors (India) are sourcing MPFI systems from Delphi, Verma said adding his company was in talks with other companies such as General Motors, Ford, Hyundai and Telco.