Toyota Innova Sales FY2026: Hycross Surges Ahead as Crysta Declines

India’s diesel car market in FY2026 continued to be dominated by SUVs and ladder-frame utility vehicles, reinforcing a clear trend: diesel is now a performance + utility-driven fuel choice rather than a mass-market one. While alternatives like CNG and EVs are growing, diesel still thrives in high-torque, long-distance, and rural-heavy use cases. For the better part of a decade, automotive obituaries have been written for the diesel engine. The industry narrative has been sing

FY2026 Hybrid Cars India: Sales Data, Top Models & Key Trends

India’s passenger vehicle (PV) market in FY2026 reflects a multi-powertrain reality, where no single fuel dominates unchallenged. Total PV sales stood at 46.83 lakh units, and beneath this headline number lies a structural shift shaped by cost of ownership, regulatory pressures, urban usage patterns, and OEM-specific strategies. Market Overview: Petrol Still Leads, Alternatives Gain Ground Petrol remained the dominant fuel choice with 52.6% share (24.61 lakh units). However,

Despite the growing shift towards petrol, hybrid, and EV options, diesel SUVs remain highly relevant in India—especially for high-mileage users. The combination of higher torque, superior fuel efficiency, and long-distance comfort makes diesel engines a preferred choice. When paired with an automatic transmission, these SUVs offer the best of both worlds— effortless city driving and efficient highway cruising . If you’re planning to buy a diesel automatic SUV within a budget

Highlights: Mahindra became the second-largest carmaker in India Mahindra (+1.5%) gained significant market share by posting 18% growth Toyota, Kia, Skoda, & MG gained market share due to new product launches in 2024 & 2025 The top six brands control 93% of the Indian passenger vehicle market Brand Analysis Mahindra became the second-largest carmaker in India Mahindra (+1.5%) gained significant market share by posting 18% growth After 17 long years (since 2008) Hyundai lost i

Maruti Dzire became the best-selling car in 2025, followed by the Hyundai Creta Tata Punch dropped to No.10 in 2025, from its No.1 position in 2024 SUV and crossover body-style products are now the majority in the top 10 ranking Mahindra Scorpio is the most expensive product in the top 10 ranking Maruti Dzire new generation (2024) became the best-selling car in 2025. Growth was driven by a 32% surge in sales of its CNG variants, which now account for 56% of sales. The CNG var

Highlights 2025 registered the highest-ever whole sale of 45,29,913 vehicles, with improvement in growth rate to 5.7% 3% to 13% GST reduction across various PV categories in September 2025 is the major growth driver in 2025 4,66,318 vehicle sales made October 2025 the best sales month in history The Maruti Dzire became the best-selling car in 2025 Mahindra became the second-largest carmaker in 2025 All manufacturers offered discounts to prop up sales in 2025 Indian mass mark

We have been covering production statistics for passenger vehicle OEMs for the last 10 years, and the articles can be found here . India has evolved into one of the world’s most significant automotive hubs — particularly for passenger vehicles (PVs). Strong domestic demand, competitive manufacturing clusters, and global OEM investments have driven this expansion. Leading manufacturers with major production plants include: Maruti Suzuki India — Multiple facilities in Gurugram

Highlights: Mahindra became the second-largest carmaker in India Mahindra (+2.2%) gained significant market share by posting 20% growth...

Highlights 2025 registered the highest-ever half-yearly whole sale of 21,89,733 vehicles, but the growth rate dropped to 1.3% 4,02,761...

Highlights Petrol cars remained the top sellers, contributing 57.5% to FY2025 (April 2024 - March 2025). However, petrol vehicle sales...

Over 43.2 Lakh Passenger Cars were sold in FY2025 (Apr' 24 - Mar '25), which grew by 2.5% over FY2024 and 11.3% compared to FY2023. This...

Highlights 1,06,966 mass-market battery EVs were sold in 2024, posting 19% growth over 2023 BEV sales constituted 2.5% of total passenger...

The Indian automotive sector's performance from 2018 to 2024 showcases a complex and evolving landscape, with distinct recovery patterns...

Highlights CNG passenger vehicle sales grew by 59% in H1 2024, with a market share of 16.4% Diesel passenger vehicle sales were stable at...

Highlights 52,415 BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicle) and 51,832 HEVs (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) were sold in H1 2024 BEV and HEV sales growth...

Best Selling Cars in India for H1 2024

Highlights: Mahindra (+1.7%) and Toyota (+1.6%) gained significant market share by posting 26% and 42% growth, respectively Besides them,...

Highlights: SUV/Crossover body-styled products now command 52% of the Indian passenger vehicle market in H1 2024 The hatchback segment is...