India’s car buyers shift from petrol as CNG, hybrid, EVs cross 42% sales share: Report
Cleaner fuels now lead Indian passenger vehicle sales, surpassing petrol for the first time. CNG's market share reached a record high of twenty-five percent in August. Electric vehicle sales saw a significant fifty-two percent jump year-on-year. Tata Motors regained its leading position in the electric vehicle market. Delhi recorded the highest electric car penetration, boosted by fleet…
India's car buyers are increasingly opting for cleaner fuel alternatives, with CNG, hybrid, and electric vehicles together comprising 42% of sales in August 2026, surpassing petrol for the first time. According to a report by Equirus Securities, CNG sales reached a record high of 25%, up from 21% in August 2025, while petrol sales fell to a record low of 41%.
Hybrid and electric vehicles also saw significant growth, with EV sales increasing 52% year-on-year to 30,700 units, representing 7.7% market penetration, up from 5.9% in the previous year. Tata Motors' share recovered to 43%, its highest level since December 2025, while Mahindra & Mahindra's share dipped to 21%, down from 23%. Delhi emerged as the leading market for electric cars, with a penetration rate of around 19%, though fleet registrations contributed to this figure.
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