India could see four new automotive brands expand their presence over the coming years. JSW Motors, Genesis, Leapmotor and Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Auto are targeting electric, premium and luxury mobility segments, although their India plans are at different stages.

Hyundai Motor India has admitted that slower product launches and facelifts contributed to declining domestic sales and market share. To regain momentum, the automaker has announced an ambitious roadmap featuring 26 new models, ₹45,000 crore in investments, expanded manufacturing capacity, and a stronger focus on EVs and hybrids by 2030.

Honda is reportedly tapping Tata Technologies for a new full-vehicle engineering programme. The upcoming architecture could support ICE, hybrid and electric powertrains while helping Honda cut development costs and accelerate India-focused products.

JK Tyre reported consolidated revenue of ₹3,956 crore in Q1 FY27, while domestic sales volumes increased 25% YoY. OE volumes surged 42%, though rising raw material costs continued to pressure margins.

Honda Cars India recorded a strong 48% year-on-year growth in July 2026, dispatching 6,014 units compared to 4,050 units a year ago. The Amaze remained the brand's bestseller, the Elevate continued its upward momentum, and the month also marked the start of dispatches for the all-new Honda ZR-V premium SUV in India.

Fresh digital renders showcase an imagined design of the next-generation Hyundai Creta, hinting at a bolder exterior, premium cabin, new platform and the possibility of a strong hybrid powertrain ahead of its expected 2027 debut.

Mahindra Group has incorporated Novavayu Aerospace Limited as a new step-down subsidiary focused on aircraft and aerospace product manufacturing, primarily for the defence sector.

Tunwal E-Motors Chairman and Managing Director Jhumarmal Tunwal has been appointed Vice President of the SME Chamber of India, with a focus on entrepreneurship, policy advocacy, technology adoption and MSME competitiveness.

Tata Motors recorded passenger vehicle dispatches of 62,611 units in July 2026, registering 58% YoY growth and 1% MoM growth. Punch remained the bestseller with 21,313 units, followed by Nexon and Tiago.

The 2027 Kia Seltos Hybrid has been spotted testing in the Alps, revealing further progress toward its global debut. Expected to feature a new strong-hybrid powertrain, updated styling and advanced technology, the SUV could arrive in India during 2027.

Maruti Suzuki has rolled out attractive NEXA offers for August 2026 with benefits of up to ₹1.55 lakh on the Invicto. The Grand Vitara Strong Hybrid also gets zero road tax benefits worth up to ₹1.85 lakh, while Baleno, Fronx, XL6 and Jimny receive attractive exchange and consumer offers.

India’s two-wheeler retail market grew 28.3% YoY in July 2026 to 18,18,289 registrations. Honda retained the top position with 25.83% market share, while Hero MotoCorp and TVS Motor followed closely. Ather posted strong growth, whereas Ola Electric registrations declined year-on-year.

Ola Electric has announced a major strategic shift by opening its sales and service network to dealer partners across India. The move marks the company's biggest departure from its direct-to-consumer model as it battles declining sales, shrinking market share and rising competition from TVS, Bajaj, Ather and Hero.

Maruti Suzuki recorded a strong rebound in domestic passenger vehicle dispatches during July 2026, supported by broad-based growth across its hatchback, sedan and MPV portfolio. The country’s largest carmaker dispatched 1,96,203 vehicles in July 2026, representing a substantial 42% year-on-year growth over the 1,37,776 units dispatched in July 2025. Compared with June 2026, when Maruti Suzuki dispatched 1,47,187 vehicles, monthly volumes increased by an equally impressive 33%

Nissan Motor India recorded total domestic dispatches of 4,518 units in July 2026, registering a substantial 218% year-on-year growth compared with 1,420 units dispatched in July 2025. The company also reported a strong sequential improvement, with dispatches increasing by 50% month-on-month from 3,006 units in June 2026. The sharp increase was primarily supported by the addition of the Nissan Tekton and Gravite, while the Magnite continued to deliver positive growth. Nissan

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India’s MUV segment recorded 46,930 unit sales in July 2026, registering 21.5% year-on-year growth. Maruti Suzuki Ertiga remained the clear market leader with 21,606 units and a commanding 46% segment share.

Tata Motors has launched the 2026 Nexon CAMO Edition in India with prices starting at ₹9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The special edition introduces exclusive exterior colours, an integrated dashcam, ADAS, premium cabin updates and continues with petrol, diesel and CNG powertrain options, making the compact SUV even more attractive ahead of the festive season.

India’s passenger vehicle market maintained strong momentum in July 2026, with several high-volume models recording substantial year-on-year growth. The Maruti Suzuki Dzire emerged as the country’s best-selling car, registering sales of 23,791 units, ahead of the Wagon R, Ertiga, Swift and Tata Punch. The top 25 cars collectively accounted for approximately 3.54 lakh units in July 2026, compared with around 2.62 lakh units during July 2025, translating into an increase of abo

BYD is preparing to take a major step upmarket in India, with its luxury sub-brand Denza expected to enter the country with the D9 executive MPV. The India launch is reportedly being targeted around Diwali 2026, positioning the electric MPV between the MG M9 and Toyota Vellfire. India's rapidly expanding premium electric vehicle market could soon welcome another major global brand. BYD is understood to be in the final stages of introducing Denza, its luxury vehicle brand, in

Ather Energy is preparing for its next major expansion in India’s electric two-wheeler market. The Bengaluru-based EV manufacturer has confirmed “Konarc” as the name of its upcoming family-oriented electric scooter, which will make its debut on August 29, 2026, at the fourth edition of Ather Community Day. More importantly, Konarc will become the first production scooter based on Ather’s new EL platform, an architecture developed specifically to support more scalable and cost

JSW MG Motor India is set to debut the new MG Hector Hawk on August 26, 2026. Based on the new ADAPT architecture, the 7-seater SUV is expected to offer EV and plug-in hybrid powertrains, with the electric version promising up to 530km of claimed CLTC range.

Mahindra has upgraded the Scorpio-N for 2026 with a panoramic sunroof, 12.3-inch touchscreen, 10.25-inch digital cluster, 540-degree camera and Level 2 ADAS. Prices start at ₹13.69 lakh, while the new Z8S variant starts at ₹17.79 lakh.

Tata Punch has crossed the 8 lakh cumulative domestic sales milestone in less than five years, becoming the fastest Tata model to achieve the feat. The compact SUV has also recorded strong momentum in 2026, with Jan-Jul sales growing 47% YoY to 1,40,616 units.