{
  "id": 5756821,
  "title": "India’s car buyers shift from petrol as CNG, hybrid, EVs cross 42% sales share: Report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/indias-car-buyers-shift-from-petrol-as-cng-hybrid-evs-cross-42-sales",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-05T09:46:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/indias-car-buyers-shift-from-petrol-as-cng-hybrid-evs-cross-42-sales-share-report/articleshow/133795962.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}