Passenger Vehicles

Carmakers embrace price hikes to offset rising input, manufacturing costs

Automakers are increasingly opting for smaller, more frequent price increases to offset rising input and manufacturing costs, rather than implementing annual hikes

Tata Motors to increase prices of cars, SUVs by up to 1.5% from July 1

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd on Friday said it will increase prices of its passenger vehicle portfolio, including both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicles (EV), by up to 1.5 per cent from July 1. "This price revision is being undertaken to partially offset the impact of rising input costs and sustained inflationary pressures," the company said in a regulatory filing. While Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles continues to absorb a significant portion of these increases, a part of the impact is being passed on to customers through this adjustment, the company stated. "The extent of the price increase will vary across models and variants, ensuring that the overall value proposition of each offering is maintained," it added.

Electric vehicle retail sales up 45% in May; ePVs and e2Ws drove adoption

India's EV sales surged 45% to a record 2.72 lakh units in May, pushing overall EV penetration above 11% for the first time amid rising fuel costs

Maruti launches recurring deposit loan scheme for small car-buyers

Maruti Suzuki's new RD-backed auto loan scheme helps buyers build a down payment while enabling lenders to assess repayment discipline before loan disbursal

West Asia conflict fails to slow passenger vehicle sales; up 25% in May

Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL), India's largest carmaker, saw its domestic sales grow 40 per cent Y-o-Y to 190,337 units

Punjab tops FY26 passenger vehicles sales growth, Gujarat in two-wheelers

SIAM data showed Punjab posted the sharpest rise in passenger vehicle sales, while Gujarat led growth in two-wheeler volumes during FY26

Tata Motors PV stock up 8% post Q4 results; should you buy, hold or sell?

Tata Motors PV's domestic business continues to witness robust demand following the rollout of GST 2.0 and will help drive growth through new product interventions and strong marketing actions.

Tata Motors PV profit slumps 32% to ₹5,783 crore on JLR headwinds

India passenger vehicle business records strong growth, while Jaguar Land Rover profitability remains under pressure from tariffs and weak China demand

Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 25.4% YoY at 437,312 units in April: Siam

Domestic passenger vehicle dispatches from companies to dealers rose 25.4 per cent year-on-year to 4,37,312 units in April this year, industry body SIAM said on Thursday. Passenger vehicle dispatches stood at 3,48,847 units in April 2025, SIAM said in a statement. Total two-wheeler sales rose 28.4 per cent to 18,72,691 units last month as against 14,58,784 units in April last year, it added. Three-wheeler dispatches to dealers were up 32.8 per cent last month at 65,668 units as against 49,441 units in the year-ago period, it added.

Passenger vehicle sales seen hitting record 5.9 mn units in FY27: Crisil

Crisil Ratings expects India's passenger vehicle industry to post record sales this fiscal, supported by GST-led demand recovery and continued preference for utility vehicles

Retail auto sales rise 12.9% in April to record 2.61 million units: Fada

Total automobile retail sales in India grew by 12.94 per cent with a record 26,11,317 units in April as compared to 23,12,221 units in the same month last year, making a bright start to the new fiscal, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations said on Tuesday. Sustained tailwinds from GST 2.0 affordability gains, RBI's supportive rate stance, healthy rural cash flows post a strong rabi cycle and an extended marriage season helped the industry post a robust performance, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) said in a statement. Passenger vehicles (PV) retail sales were at a record 4,07,355 units last month as compared to 3,63,028 units in April 2025, a growth of 12.21 per cent, it added. Two-wheelers also clocked best-ever monthly numbers at 19,16,258 units in April this year as compared to 16,95,638 units in the same month a year ago, at a growth of 13.01 per cent, it added. FADA further said three-wheeler sales stood at 1,06,908 units last month as compared to .

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles sales rise 31.12% to 59,701 units in April

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd on Friday reported a 31.12 per cent increase in total sales at 59,701 units in April 2026 as compared to 45,532 units in the same month last year. Passenger vehicle sales in the domestic market stood at 59,000 units last month as against 45,199 units in the year-ago period, a growth of 30.5 per cent, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd said in a regulatory filing. Sales on passenger vehicles in the international market were at 701 units as compared to 333 units in April 2025, a jump of 110.5 per cent, it added. Combined electric vehicle sales in the international and domestic market stood at 9,150 units as compared to 5,318 units in the same month last year, a growth of 72.1 per cent, the company said.

By 2030, India will become our largest mkt in passenger volumes: Flix exec

Flix expects India to become its largest market by 2030, driven by rising demand and rapid network expansion, though access to bus terminal infrastructure remains a key constraint

India's car market flips from glut to constraint, shows Fada data

Passenger vehicle demand outstrips supply in FY26, tightening inventories and extending wait times as automakers struggle to match strong retail momentum

Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 16% to 442,460 units in March: Siam

Domestic passenger vehicle dispatches from companies to dealers rose 16 per cent year-on-year to 4,42,460 units in March this year, industry body SIAM said on Tuesday. Passenger vehicle dispatches stood at 3,81,358 units in March 2025. Two-wheeler sales rose 19.3 per cent to 19,76,128 units last month as against 16,56,939 units in March last year, SIAM said in a statement. Three-wheeler dispatches to dealers were up 21.4 per cent last month at 76,273 units as against 62,813 units in the year-ago period, it added.

M&M, Tata Motors, Hyundai battle for second position in PV segment

India's car market sees intense battle for No. 2 spot as M&M, Tata Motors, and Hyundai compete, while Maruti Suzuki remains far ahead

Tata Motors leads PV recovery post-GST cut, outpaces peers in H2FY26

Co says strong product mix, multi-powertrain strategy drive volume and market share gains

After GST-led surge, car sales growth likely to decelerate in FY27

High base effect, weak pentup demand, and West Asia conflict to temper momentum

Passenger vehicle sales in India likely to moderate to 4-6% in FY27: Icra

India's passenger vehicle industry growth is expected to moderate to 4-6 per cent in FY27, largely due to the high base and evolving macroeconomic conditions, ratings agency ICRA said on Friday. For FY26, the industry is estimated to report wholesale volume growth of around 7-9 per cent, supported by strong festive demand, GST rate cuts and multiple new model launches, ICRA said in a statement. "The industry continues to witness structural shifts, with utility vehicles accounting for nearly 67 per cent of overall sales, reflecting sustained premiumisation trends," it said. Further, rising penetration of alternative powertrains such as CNG and electric vehicles is aiding demand diversification, ICRA said. Despite the anticipated moderation in growth, passenger vehicle original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are expected to continue with significant capital expenditure towards new product development and electric vehicle platforms, while tractor manufacturers are likely to benefit fr

Passenger vehicle wholesales rise 16% in March despite West Asia conflict

Passenger vehicle wholesales rose 16.3 per cent in March, driven by GST-led demand recovery and strong SUV traction, even as geopolitical tensions weighed on costs