In FY26, electric vehicles (EVs) played a crucial role in India's passenger vehicle sales, contributing nearly 20% of the incremental growth. Total car sales rose by 13% to 4.7 million units, with over 540,000 additional vehicles sold compared to the previous year. Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd outperformed Hyundai Motor India, securing the second and third positions in the market, respectively. Mahindra's sales increased to 631,638 cars, with EV sales jumping to 42,721 units, while Tata Motors saw a rise to 613,513 units, with EV sales reaching 78,811 units. Despite EVs representing only about 4% of the overall market, their growth indicates a strong demand in India, contrasting with declining global sales due to policy changes in major markets like the US and China. Maruti Suzuki, India's leading carmaker, has just begun selling EVs and plans to ramp up production significantly, expecting 15% of its sales to come from EVs by FY31. The competitive landscape is shifting as domestic manufacturers expand their EV portfolios amidst a global slowdown.