Tata Motors is continuously strengthening its position within the Indian auto market. The company has released the sales report for the first month of the year 2026. Tata has recorded total sales of 71,066 units in the domestic and international markets, which represents an impressive growth of 47.1% as compared to 48,316 units in January 2025.
Sales in the domestic passenger vehicle (PV) segment stood at 70,222 units, which also includes electric vehicles (EV). This figure is 46.1 percent more than the 48,076 units sold in the same month last year. PV sales in international trade (IB) reached 844 units, representing an increase of 251.7% from 240 units. Overall, the EV segment (domestic + iB) sold 9,052 units, up 72.7% from 5,240 units in January 2025.
Nexon and Punch shine!
This success of Tata Motors is based on the strong demand for SUV and EV models. Tata Nexon retained the title of the company's Best Selling Car with sales of 23,000 units. Whereas, 19,000 units of Tata Punch have been sold. Punch has crossed the 7 lakh units mark in just 4 years and 3 months, while Tiago has also joined the club of 7 lakh total sales. The company has also recently increased the production of Sierra model.
Tata Motors sold 1.71 lakh units in the third quarter of FY26, which is a growth of 22.3%. In this way, Tata Motors has become the second largest passenger vehicle manufacturer in the country, leaving behind Hyundai and Mahindra. The company continues to shine in the EV segment. They have electric cars ranging from Tiago EV to Tata Curvv EV.
What did the company say?
Tata Motors MD and CEO Shailesh Chandra said that double-digit growth is expected in 2026, this figure can be achieved mainly by focusing on SUVs and EVs. Tata Motors, part of the $180 billion Tata Group, is a leader in design, safety and performance. The company is leading India in the EV revolution with an emphasis on zero emissions and connected mobility.