Overview
- Maruti Suzuki set a monthly record with 242,688 dispatches, driven by strong mini, compact and utility‑vehicle demand and a sharp rise in exports.
- Tata Motors reported a 42% year‑on‑year sales jump and recorded its highest single monthly EV volumes at about 10,500 units, widening its lead in the electric segment.
- Mahindra sold roughly 99,636 vehicles as SUV demand stayed high, leaving it within about 1,000 units of Tata in the domestic rankings.
- Vahan registration data shows retail EV sales hit a new peak in May 2026 at roughly 26,221 units, reflecting growing buyer interest after recent fuel price increases.
- Manufacturers credited new model launches and export growth for the momentum while some makers warned that supplier manpower and parts limits are still constraining output for select models.