Royal Enfield recorded a strong month in April 2026, with total sales standing at 1,04,129 units, compared to 76,002 units in April 2025. This translates to a healthy 37% year-on-year growth, showing continued demand for the brand’s 350cc portfolio as well as improved traction in its higher-capacity motorcycles. On a month-on-month basis, Royal Enfield grew by 4%, as sales increased from 1,00,406 units in March 2026 to 1,04,129 units in April 2026. Royal Enfield April 2026 Sa

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz India has strengthened its retail presence in Andhra Pradesh with the inauguration of a new state-of-the-art luxury showroom in Visakhapatnam in partnership with long-standing franchise partner Silver Star. The company also showcased the all-new CLA BEV during the inauguration, underlining its growing focus on electric mobility in emerging luxury markets. Located strategically on the Chennai–Kolkata Highway at the Visakhapatnam Marriott by

Amazon India has announced plans to deploy around 1,000 electric trucks in collaboration with Eicher Trucks and Buses to strengthen its fast-growing quick commerce operations under Amazon Now. The move is expected to become one of India’s largest dedicated electric truck deployments in the e-commerce and quick commerce space. Eicher Pro-X Electric Trucks Developed for Amazon The new fleet will feature the custom-developed Eicher Pro-X electric small trucks, purpose-built for

India’s scooter market posted a strong year-on-year performance in April 2026. As per the attached data, the top 10 scooters together sold 6,04,228 units, compared to 4,92,735 units in April 2025, registering a healthy 23% YoY growth. The segment was led by the Honda Activa, which continued to dominate the Indian scooter market by a wide margin. TVS also had a strong presence in the list with Jupiter, iQube and Ntorq, while electric scooters such as TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak an

India’s hybrid car market witnessed a sharp month-on-month decline in April 2026. As per the attached data, total hybrid car sales stood at 8,600 units in April 2026, compared to 11,073 units in March 2026. This translates to a 22.3% MoM decline, mainly due to a significant drop in Toyota Innova Hycross and Hyryder volumes. Despite the slowdown, Toyota continued to dominate India’s hybrid car space, while Maruti Suzuki gained momentum with strong growth from the Victoris, Gra

Volkswagen India reported total domestic sales of 2,828 units in April 2026, witnessing a marginal 1% year-on-year (YoY) decline compared to 2,851 units sold in April 2025. On a month-on-month (MoM) basis, sales also declined 8% from 3,082 units recorded in March 2026. Volkswagen Taigun remained Volkswagen India’s highest-selling model with 1,543 units sold in April 2026. The SUV registered a healthy 34% YoY growth and an impressive 70% MoM increase, making it Volkswagen’s...

India’s two-wheeler industry reported a strong year-on-year performance in April 2026. As per the attached data, total two-wheeler sales stood at 18,72,691 units, compared to 14,58,784 units in April 2025, registering a healthy 28.4% YoY growth. On a month-on-month basis, the market remained almost flat. Sales were slightly higher than 18,71,406 units in March 2026, showing a marginal 0.1% MoM growth. This indicates that while demand has improved sharply over last year, the m

India’s sub-4 metre SUV segment is preparing for its next big battle. After years of domination by models like Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet and Mahindra XUV 3XO, the category is now moving into a new phase driven by hybrids, EVs, rugged lifestyle designs and more premium features. Between 2026 and 2028, almost every major carmaker is expected to bring a new or heavily updated compact SUV to India. The compact SUV segment is entering its most competitive

Skoda Auto India reported total domestic sales of 6,886 units in April 2026, witnessing a 6% year-on-year (YoY) decline compared to 7,302 units sold in April 2025. On a month-on-month (MoM) basis as well, sales declined 13% from 7,928 units recorded in March 2026. Despite the overall slowdown, Skoda’s SUV portfolio continued to remain the backbone of the brand, with the Kylaq and Kushaq together contributing nearly 86% of total monthly sales. Skoda Kylaq continued to lead Sko

Toyota Vellfire has crossed the 5,000-unit cumulative sales milestone in India, with total sales reaching 5,001 units by April 2026. For a premium luxury MPV positioned in a niche segment, this is an important achievement and highlights the Vellfire’s strong acceptance among high-end buyers looking for comfort, exclusivity, hybrid efficiency, and chauffeur-driven luxury. The Vellfire was never meant to be a mass-market product. Instead, it has built its success on a very clea

India’s electric passenger vehicle market witnessed a slight slowdown in April 2026 after a strong March performance. Total EV dispatches stood at 22,878 units, down 7.4% month-on-month from 24,716 units in March 2026. Despite the monthly dip, the segment continues to show healthy momentum as more automakers expand their EV portfolios and consumers gradually shift toward electric mobility. OEM-Wise Electric Car Sales – April 2026 Rank OEM Apr’26 Sales MoM Growth Market Share

Nissan Motor India reported total domestic sales of 3,203 units in April 2026, registering a significant 76% year-on-year (YoY) growth compared to 1,825 units sold in April 2025. However, on a month-on-month (MoM) basis, sales declined sharply by 27% from 4,408 units recorded in March 2026. The April performance highlights Nissan’s continued dependence on the Magnite compact SUV, while the newly introduced Gravite helped strengthen the company’s portfolio during the month. Ni

MG Motor India reported total domestic sales of 6,018 units in April 2026, registering a modest 3% year-on-year (YoY) growth compared to 5,829 units sold in April 2025. However, on a month-on-month (MoM) basis, sales declined 8% from 6,528 units recorded in March 2026. The April sales performance highlights MG’s growing focus on electric mobility, with strong momentum from the Comet EV and steady demand for the Hector, while the Windsor continued to remain the brand’s volume

For the first time in automotive history, a seismic shift is occurring in the hierarchy of Japanese car manufacturers. Suzuki Motor Corp is projected to overtake Honda Motor Co. in global sales volume for the fiscal year ending March 2027, effectively becoming Japan's second-largest automaker. This milestone marks a definitive transition where regional dominance in India has translated into a global leadership position. Metric Suzuki (FY2027 Forecast) Honda (FY2027 Forecast)

Honda Cars India reported total domestic sales of 4,069 units in April 2026, registering a 21% year-on-year (YoY) growth compared to 3,360 units sold in April 2025. However, on a month-on-month (MoM) basis, sales witnessed a sharp 46% decline from 7,585 units recorded in March 2026. The Honda Amaze remained Honda’s best-selling model with 2,856 units sold in April 2026. The compact sedan posted a strong 41% YoY growth, highlighting continued demand in the affordable sedan seg

In a landmark announcement today, Honda Motor Company revealed a major pivot in its global strategy, placing India at the center of its future growth. CEO Toshihiro Mibe confirmed that the brand is moving away from its "one-size-fits-all" global approach to focus on products designed specifically for the Indian market. Here are the key takeaways from Honda’s new roadmap: 1. Tailor-Made for India Honda admitted that its "global standard" models were often too "excessive" for l

When Maruti Suzuki quietly obtained India's first Automobile Freight Train Operator (AFTO) licence in 2013, it was a modest experiment — a single bet that railways could do more than move passengers across a vast country. Thirteen years later, that bet has compounded into something remarkable: over three million vehicles dispatched by rail, a number that reshapes how we think about automotive supply chains in the world's most populous nation. This isn't just a win for the log

Toyota Kirloskar Motor reported total domestic sales of 30,159 units in April 2026, registering a strong 21% year-on-year (YoY) growth compared to 24,833 units sold in April 2025. However, on a month-on-month (MoM) basis, sales declined 14% from 35,168 units recorded in March 2026. Toyota Innova Hycross and Innova Crysta lineup remained Toyota’s highest-selling portfolio with 9,630 units sold in April 2026. The Innova family registered a healthy 25% YoY growth, though monthly

India’s diesel SUV market is going through a quiet but important shift. While buyers still chase fuel efficiency, the gap between ARAI-certified mileage and manufacturer-claimed figures is becoming more relevant than ever. Add to that shrinking diesel options, shared engines, and evolving emission norms—and the result is a segment where numbers need closer scrutiny. Here’s a deep dive into diesel SUV mileage in 2026, combining certified figures, claimed numbers, and where eac

Mahindra & Mahindra posted total passenger vehicle sales of 56,331 units in April 2026, registering an 8% year-on-year (YoY) growth compared to 52,330 units sold in April 2025. However, on a month-on-month (MoM) basis, sales declined 7% from 60,272 units recorded in March 2026. Mahindra Scorpio retained its position as Mahindra’s highest-selling model with 14,719 units sold in April 2026. Despite being down 5% YoY, the SUV managed a marginal 1% MoM increase. Mahindra Thar rec