Tata Motors has introduced Tata.Cars as the new customer-facing identity for its passenger vehicle business, bringing its cars and SUVs under a unified brand.

Hyundai Motor India has crossed 8 lakh connected cars on Indian roads and is targeting 10 lakh cumulative connected-car sales by 2027, highlighting the rapid adoption of connected and software-driven vehicle technologies in India.

IRDAI has approved Patanjali Ayurved’s acquisition of a majority stake in Magma General Insurance, marking its entry into India’s general insurance sector. The ₹4,500 crore deal is expected to strengthen Magma’s market presence and increase competition across motor, health, property and commercial insurance segments.

India’s passenger vehicle market reached a new monthly record in July 2026, with sales rising 34% year-on-year to over 4.69 lakh units. Maruti Suzuki crossed the 2 lakh sales mark for the first time, while Tata Motors, Mahindra and Hyundai also posted strong gains.

Maruti Suzuki has commenced commercial production at its fourth manufacturing plant in Hansalpur, Gujarat, making it India’s largest passenger vehicle manufacturing facility with an annual production capacity of 10 lakh vehicles. The expansion will support rising domestic demand, exports and future vehicle launches.

Maruti Suzuki is revamping its strategy to meet changing customer preferences in India. With buyers demanding premium features, SUVs and advanced technology, the company is accelerating R&D, shortening development timelines and planning seven new SUVs by 2030 to strengthen its market position.

JSW MG Motor India has unveiled MG ADAPT, India’s first multi-energy vehicle platform capable of supporting EVs, hybrids, plug-in hybrids and range-extender EVs on a single architecture. The company will launch its first EV and PHEV based on the platform during FY2026-27, strengthening its future electrified vehicle lineup.

The government has directed automakers to replace damaged rubber components in older petrol cars affected by E20 fuel, while reiterating that E20 does not damage engines.

Renault India has partnered with IIT Kanpur to strengthen passenger vehicle research and development. The collaboration will utilise the National Wind Tunnel Facility to advance aerodynamics, vehicle performance, engineering research and sustainable mobility technologies.

Tata Group has unveiled an ambitious plan to achieve US$100 billion in automotive revenue by FY2031 through major investments in passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, Jaguar Land Rover, electrification, AI and advanced manufacturing.

Tata Motors is strengthening product quality and after-sales service through AI diagnostics, predictive technologies and digital testing, supporting its FY2031 growth targets while aiming to improve vehicle reliability and customer ownership experience.