Chinese automakers strengthened their grip on the world’s largest car market, capturing 62.67% of China’s passenger-car retail market during January–August 2026. BYD led individual brands with 9.77%, followed by Volkswagen at 7.17% and Toyota at 7.00%.

India’s electric passenger vehicle market recorded 36,593 dispatches in August 2026, registering 85% YoY growth. The Mahindra 9S emerged as the best-selling EV with 4,508 units, narrowly ahead of the Tata Punch EV at 4,430 units.

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.

India’s electric passenger vehicle registrations reached 30,051 units in August 2026, growing 53.1% year-on-year despite an 11.1% monthly decline. Tata Motors maintained a commanding 43.8% market share, while Mahindra remained second and VinFast climbed to fourth place.

Electric cars raced ahead of strong hybrids in India during H1 2026, recording 1,48,023 sales against 57,885 hybrids. We analyse the top-selling EVs and hybrids, model-wise growth and why the gap is widening.

India’s luxury electric car market registered 701 units in July 2026, growing 59.3% year-on-year. BMW retained the top position with 368 registrations and a 52.5% market share, while Tesla surged to third place with 115 units.

India's electric passenger vehicle market registered 32,036 units in July 2026, marking an impressive 82.9% YoY growth. Tata Motors dominated with a 42.5% market share, while Mahindra recorded 125.7% YoY growth and strengthened its second position.

Ather Energy recorded a strong Q1 FY27 performance, with revenue from operations increasing 88.8% to ₹1,216.9 crore. The company also turned EBITDA positive, while its net loss narrowed by 71% year-on-year.

Bajaj Auto’s May 2026 two-wheeler sales stood at 2,09,528 units, up 9% YoY. Chetak Electric emerged as a major growth driver with 38,376 units, while Pulsar 160/200 NS and Pulsar 220 delivered strong gains. However, commuter motorcycles such as Pulsar 125, CT 100 and Freedom remained under pressure.