In early 2026, India's auto market surged with major EV and luxury vehicle launches, including Tata's Punch EV upgrade and Maruti Suzuki's first EV, the e-Vitara.

In early 2026, India’s auto market saw major electric and luxury launches, including the Mercedes-Benz V-Class returning at ₹1.40 crore to challenge the Toyota Vellfire. Tata Motors expanded EV access with mobile charging vans in Delhi NCR and refreshed the Punch EV with a larger 40 kWh battery, faster charging, and lower pricing. Maruti Suzuki launched its first EV, the e-Vitara, based on the Toyota Ebella, aiming for reliability despite a late entry. BMW introduced a performance kit for the M2 and updated the X3 30 xDrive M Sport with 255bhp. Hyundai and Kia reported record February sales, while Tata held second place, ahead of Mahindra. Other key updates included the Tata Harrier and Safari with a new 1.5L Hyperion engine, the Volkswagen Tayron R-Line, and long-term testing of the MG Windsor EV and Urban Cruiser Hyryder Hybrid.