Tata recorded total passenger vehicle dispatches of 65,253 units in August 2026, registering a strong 59% year-on-year growth over the 41,001 units dispatched in August 2025. Volumes also increased 4% month-on-month from 62,611 units in July 2026. Punch remained Tata’s highest-selling model, followed by Nexon, while Tiago delivered substantial growth. Together, Punch and Nexon contributed 39,751 units—nearly 61% of Tata’s total dispatches during the month. Model Aug 2026 Aug

Petrol lost its position as India’s largest passenger vehicle fuel category in August 2026, with CNG, hybrids and EVs together reaching 41.95% share versus petrol/ethanol at 40.85%.

India’s wheeled construction equipment retail market grew strongly in August 2026, with registrations rising 31.5% YoY to 5,166 units. JCB retained its dominant position with 2,605 units and 50.43% market share, while Action Construction Equipment and Escorts Kubota ranked second and third.

Maruti Suzuki recorded 1,76,971 units in domestic passenger vehicle dispatches in August 2026, registering 35% year-on-year growth over 1,31,278 units in August 2025. However, volumes declined 10% month-on-month from 1,96,203 units in July 2026. The Wagon R topped Maruti Suzuki’s sales chart, followed by the Swift and Fronx. While most models registered annual growth, the sequential picture was softer, with only Brezza, Victoris, Jimny and S-Presso posting gains over July. Th

Kia Sorento customer deliveries have started in India, marking the beginning of the premium 3-row SUV’s retail journey after its India launch.

The recently launched 2026 Maruti Suzuki Baleno facelift is not just about cosmetic and feature upgrades. One of the more important changes for Indian buyers is under the bonnet, where Maruti Suzuki has switched to its newer 1.2-litre Z12E three-cylinder petrol engine. And the change has brought a noticeable improvement in fuel efficiency. The new Baleno now delivers a claimed mileage of up to 24.77 km/l with petrol and 33.61 km/kg with CNG, making the premium hatchback consi

Petrol, CNG, strong hybrid or electric—which powertrain makes the most sense for an Indian crossover buyer in 2026? We compare purchase price, running cost, performance, convenience and environmental impact.

Kia India is offering benefits of up to ₹1.70 lakh on select cars in September 2026. The Carnival gets the highest offer, while the Clavis ICE, Sonet, Syros, Seltos, Carens and Sorento also receive model-specific benefits.

The Audi A2 e-tron is the brand’s new entry-level electric car, offering up to 646km range, three battery options and power outputs of up to 326hp.

Tata Motors is offering substantial benefits across its electric vehicle portfolio in September 2026, with discounts and incentives available on the Nexon EV, Tiago EV, Punch EV, Curvv EV and Harrier EV. The biggest benefit this month is available on select Tata Curvv EV variants, where total benefits can go as high as ₹3.35 lakh. Selected Harrier EV variants are available with benefits of up to ₹2.75 lakh. The offers include a combination of Green Bonus, Intervention Offer,.

Tata Motors is offering attractive benefits on several of its cars and SUVs in September 2026, with total benefits going as high as ₹1.25 lakh on select models. The offers cover popular Tata cars such as the Altroz, Nexon, Tiago, Tigor, Curvv, Harrier, Safari and Sierra. The Tata Curvv gets the biggest benefit this month at up to ₹1.25 lakh, while select Nexon petrol variants are available with benefits of up to ₹75,000. Here is a simple breakdown of Tata car offers available

Maruti Suzuki has announced another price revision in September 2026, making select cars costlier by up to ₹20,000. This is the brand’s third price hike since May.

Six electric scooters, six different approaches to everyday mobility. We compare Ather Konarc, Simple Wave, Ola S1 Z, TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak 35 Series and VIDA VX2 across price, claimed range, charging convenience and ownership considerations.

Hyundai recorded dispatches of 54,396 units in August 2026, registering 24% year-on-year growth over the 44,001 units reported in August 2025. Month-on-month volumes remained broadly stable, rising by just 186 units, or 0.3%, from July’s 54,210 units. The Creta remained Hyundai’s highest-selling model, followed by the Venue and Exter. While the Creta’s volumes declined sequentially, gains across the Venue, Exter, Aura and Grand i10 helped Hyundai maintain its overall monthly

India’s two-wheeler retail market grew 19.7% YoY in August 2026 to 17,14,610 units. Honda retained the No.1 position with 26.09% market share, while TVS strengthened its position and Ather emerged as a key EV gainer.

Maruti Suzuki is reportedly working on a mass-market electric car priced around ₹8.5 lakh to ₹10.5 lakh. Expected to offer a range of around 250-315 km, the upcoming EV could take on the Tata Tiago.ev, Punch.ev, MG Comet EV and Hyundai’s future small electric car.

Toyota is offering a wide range of consumer benefits across its model line-up in September 2026, with offers ranging from around ₹10,000 on the Rumion CNG to over ₹13 lakh on the Land Cruiser 300. The offers vary considerably depending on the model and can include Cash benefits, finance/subvention schemes, exchange bonuses, corporate or rural customer benefits, extended warranty/T Secure packages and accessories. For buyers, the important point is that not every benefit neces

Kia recorded 29,042 units in August 2026, registering 48% year-on-year growth over the 19,608 units reported in August 2025. Volumes also increased 3% month on month from 28,200 units in July 2026. The Seltos remained Kia’s largest contributor, followed by the Sonet and Carens. Together, these three models accounted for 92.5% of Kia’s August volumes, underlining their importance to the brand’s overall performance. A key development was the start of Kia Sorento dispatches, wit

Honda Cars India has rolled out its September 2026 consumer offers, with benefits available across the Amaze, City and Elevate. The discounts include a mix of cash benefits, exchange bonuses, loyalty and exchange support, corporate schemes and festive benefits on extended warranty. The Honda Elevate carries the biggest overall benefits this month, reaching up to ₹2.45 lakh on select variants, while the updated Honda City offers benefits of up to approximately ₹1.52 lakh. The

India’s electric two-wheeler market registered 1,83,802 units in August 2026, marking 67.6% year-on-year growth. TVS remained No.1 with a 26.7% market share, while Bajaj surged 236.3% YoY to strengthen its second position.

Ola Electric is preparing for another significant capital raise as the electric two-wheeler manufacturer works to strengthen its finances amid intensifying competition in India's EV market. The company's Board of Directors has approved an enabling resolution to raise up to ₹1,500 crore through equity shares, convertible securities or other permitted instruments. Separately, Ola Electric has also announced the resignation of its Chief Operations Officer Hyun Shik Park, who ste

Maruti Suzuki has rolled out its September 2026 offers, with benefits available across several Arena models as the Indian passenger vehicle market enters the key festive sales period. Depending on the model, variant and eligibility, customers can avail benefits through a combination of consumer discounts, exchange bonuses, loyalty/upgrade benefits, scrappage incentives and institutional sales offers. The biggest benefit this month is available on the Maruti Suzuki Victoris St

India’s passenger vehicle market delivered strong year-on-year growth in August 2026, with nine of the country’s ten highest-selling cars recording an increase in volumes. The Tata Punch emerged as India’s best-selling car during the month, overtaking established Maruti Suzuki models such as the Wagon R, Swift and Fronx. The ten models collectively registered sales of 1,83,037 units in August 2026, compared with 1,37,334 units in August 2025. This represents an impressive yea

India’s passenger vehicle market remained on a strong growth trajectory in August 2026, with the 14 carmakers dispatching a combined 4,41,576 units during the month. Compared with 3,27,719 units in August 2025, industry volumes increased by a substantial 34.7% year-on-year. However, compared with 4,63,249 units in the preceding month, overall dispatches declined by 4.7% month-on-month. Maruti Suzuki continued to dominate the Indian passenger vehicle market with more than 1.76