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Hybrid Car Sales August 2026: Toyota Commands 80% Share as Segment Declines 19% YoY
India’s hybrid car market recorded 7,877 units in August 2026, declining 18.6% YoY. Toyota dominated with an 80.2% market share, while Maruti Suzuki was the only OEM to register YoY growth.
Team Autopunditz
Sep 283 min read


Electric Car Sales August 2026: Tata Leads as Market Nearly Doubles, Mahindra and VinFast Post Strong Gains
India’s electric car market recorded 36,593 unit dispatches in August 2026, up 84.9% YoY. Tata retained the top position with 16,042 units and 43.8% market share, while Mahindra more than doubled volumes to 8,313 units.
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Sep 243 min read


Best-Selling MUVs in India – August 2026: Ertiga Leads with 43% Share, Rumion Posts Massive Growth
India’s top 10 MUVs recorded 42,654 dispatches in August 2026, up 7% YoY. Maruti Suzuki Ertiga led the market with 18,516 units and a 43.4% share, followed by Toyota Innova and Kia Carens + Clavis.
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Sep 163 min read


Best-Selling 7-Seater Cars in August 2026 – Ertiga Leads, Scorpio Surges 58%, Segment Grows 28%
India’s 7-seater passenger vehicle segment recorded 86,703 units in August 2026, growing 27.7% YoY. Maruti Suzuki Ertiga retained the top spot with 18,516 units, while Mahindra Scorpio surged 58.3% to 15,576 units.
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Sep 153 min read


Best Selling Sub-4m SUVs in August 2026: Tata Punch Leads as Segment Sales Surge 41%
India’s sub-4m SUV segment recorded 1,21,391 units in August 2026, up 40.9% YoY. Tata Punch led with 21,320 units, followed closely by Maruti Fronx and Tata Nexon.
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Sep 93 min read


Best-Selling Sedans in India – August 2026: Dzire Dominates With 56% Share, Amaze Sales Double
India’s sedan market grew 15.7% YoY in August 2026 to 32,913 units. Maruti Suzuki Dzire retained an overwhelming lead with 18,418 units and 56% share, while Honda Amaze emerged as the biggest gainer with 100.3% YoY growth.
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Sep 93 min read


Petrol Cars Lose No.1 Spot in India – CNG, Hybrid & EVs Together Take 42% Share
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%.
Team Autopunditz
Sep 83 min read
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