Tata Motors pips Mahindra to be No. 2 car company in April-September
NEW DELHI: Tata Motors has overtaken Mahindra & Mahindra to become India’s second-largest passenger vehicle manufacturer by domestic dispatches in the first half of FY27, as strong demand for SUVs and electric vehicles reshapes the competitive landscape of the automobile industry.According to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) on Thursday, Tata’s domestic passenger vehicle dispatches surged 43% to over 3.9 lakh units during April-Sept 2026, compared with Mahindra’s just under 3.6 lakh units, which represented growth of around 20%. Maruti Suzuki retained its leadership position.The shift comes despite Mahindra witnessing strong demand for its electric SUVs. Combined dispatches of its BE and XEV models jumped 82% to 42,338 units during the six-month period. Their contribution to Mahindra’s passenger vehicle volumes increased from 7.8% a year earlier to 11.8%, highlighting the growing importance of electric vehicles in its product portfolio.Tata, meanwhile, benefited from a 59% surge in utility vehicle dispatches, helping it regain ground against Mahindra. However, Siam’s manufacturer-wise data does not separately identify Tata’s electric vehicle volumes, making a direct comparison of the two companies’ EV performance difficult. The broader passenger vehicle industry also registered robust growth. Domestic dispatches increased 28.3% to around 26.4 lakh units during April-Sept.
