Toyota Vellfire, Lexus LM, Mercedes V-Class, Kia Carnival and the electric MG M9 are reshaping India's premium auto mix. Segment volumes jumped from 1,061 units in FY24 to 4,061 in FY26, lifting share from 2.3% to 7.2% as business elites treat the back seat as a productivity pod.

Business Today · Latest · 6/4/2026, 11:52:40 AM

Maruti Suzuki posted record 2.42 lakh May wholesales with domestic up 40% YoY to 1.9 lakh units. Tata Motors leapfrogged Mahindra as #2 PV seller at 59,090 units (+42%). Hyundai, Kia, TVS, Honda and Bajaj all logged double-digit growth; only JSW MG slipped 4%.

The Hindu BusinessLine · 6/1/2026, 4:02:19 PM

Maruti Suzuki posted record domestic PV sales of 1,93,535 units (+40%) in May 2026, while Kia hit a highest-ever May at 27,586 units (+23.6%). Tata (+42%), Mahindra (+11%), Hyundai (+9.1%) and Toyota (+4%) all grew. Fuel price hikes drove EV/CNG bookings, with e-VITARA crossing 4,000 bookings.

ET Small Business · 6/1/2026, 12:05:41 PM

Sustained consumer demand drove May wholesales higher across India's auto pack. Maruti Suzuki domestic sales jumped 40% to 1.90 lakh units, Mahindra rose 11%, Hyundai 9%, Kia 23.6%, TVS 24%, HMSI 10% and Bajaj Auto 9%. JSW MG was the lone laggard, slipping 4% to 6,048 units.

BL · Consumer & Economy · 6/1/2026, 7:55:41 AM

Maruti Suzuki India posted its highest-ever monthly sales of 242,688 units in May 2026, a 34.76% jump YoY. Domestic dispatches reached an all-time high of 193,535 units, led by utility vehicles (79,267) and compact cars (81,555). Exports climbed to 41,914 units, reinforcing the carmaker's dominance amid competition from M&M and JSW MG Motor.

ET Small Business · 6/1/2026, 7:19:23 AM

JSW MG Motor India posted May 2026 dispatches of 6,048 units, flagging supply chain disruptions, commodity inflation and elevated freight costs. Dealer dispatches of the newly launched flagship SUV MAJESTOR have begun, though no year-on-year comparison was disclosed.

Business Standard · Companies · 6/1/2026, 7:15:28 AM

JSW MG Motor India reported May 2026 wholesales of 6,048 units and kicked off dealer dispatches of its newly launched flagship SUV MAJESTOR. The company flagged resilience against supply chain disruptions, rising commodity prices and elevated freight tariffs, but did not disclose a year-on-year comparison.

ET Small Business · 6/1/2026, 7:00:18 AM

JSW MG Motor India reported 6,048 unit sales in May 2026, holding ground against persistent supply chain disruptions and rising input costs reshaping India's auto retail landscape.

The Hindu BusinessLine · 6/1/2026, 6:51:00 AM

JSW MG Motor India rolled out the MG MAJESTOR, positioned as India's first D+ SUV, with the 4x2 Automatic Top Trim priced at INR 40.99 lakh and 4x4 at INR 44.99 lakh. The 5046mm SUV packs 215.5 PS, 478.5 Nm, 810mm water wading and a 70% buyback offer, sold via dealers and online booking.

The Hindu BusinessLine · 5/29/2026, 12:16:39 PM

JSW MG Motor India unveiled the Majestor, India's first D+ SUV, priced at Rs 40.99-44.99 lakh ex-showroom. Bookings open at Rs 41,000 token via dealerships and online. The twin-turbo diesel SUV with Level 2 ADAS and 4WD targets Toyota Fortuner's segment, backed by a 70% buyback offer.

ET Small Business · 5/27/2026, 7:56:48 AM

EVs hit 5.8% of India's new car sales in April 2026 versus 5.1% in the US, as fuel-price inflation and fresh launches lifted volumes to 23,500 units. Tata Motors led with 8,543 EVs (+92% YoY), trailed by Mahindra (5,413) and JSW MG (5,006).

Business Today · Latest · 5/26/2026, 6:33:05 AM

India's electric car penetration hit 5.8% in April 2026, edging past the US's 5.1% for the first time. Tata Motors sold 8,543 EVs (+92% YoY), followed by M&M (5,413) and JSW MG (5,006). Fuel price hikes and expanding model lineups are accelerating adoption across mass and premium segments.

Business Today · Latest · 5/25/2026, 3:37:27 PM

India's largest carmaker will hike prices by up to ₹30,000 across its entire lineup starting June 2026, citing sustained input cost inflation. The move follows recent price increases by Tata Motors, JSW MG, Audi and BMW, signalling broad-based pricing pressure across the auto retail segment.

Business Standard · Companies · 5/21/2026, 5:24:57 PM

India's largest carmaker will raise prices by up to ₹30,000 across its entire range from June 2026, citing sustained input cost inflation. The move follows similar hikes by Tata Motors, JSW MG, Audi and BMW, signalling broad-based pricing pressure across mass and premium auto segments.

Business Standard · Companies · 5/21/2026, 4:38:58 PM

JSW Motors has secured an 80 billion rupee ($826 million) facility from State Bank of India with a 10-year-plus tenor to fund a greenfield EV manufacturing site in Maharashtra. The deal underwrites India's first new homegrown auto brand in decades, positioning JSW alongside JV partners SAIC and Chery in a market where credit growth is running at 13-14.5%.

ET Small Business · 5/21/2026, 4:30:16 AM