Mahindra increased SUV sales in July, thanks to Scorpio and Thar models

The Indian market is seeing an improvement in the sales of small cars, and Maruti Suzuki is benefiting most from this. In July, the company sold a total of 2,41 vehicles, including those for the domestic market and exports.

Regarding small models, the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 has entered the list of the 15 best-selling cars. 12,534 units of this model were sold in July. This represents an approximate sales growth of 112% for the Alto compared to July of last year.

In July 2025, Maruti sold 5,910 units of this car, whereas in the current July, the figure reached 12,534. The Alto K10 is the second most affordable car from Maruti Suzuki; the cheaper S-Presso sells significantly less than the Alto K10.

The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is available in both petrol and CNG variants. The price starts from 3.69 lakh for the exterior version, while the top-end petrol version costs 5.44 lakh. For the CNG model, the price starts from 4.81 lakh and reaches 5.31 lakh.

The car is available in various color options. In terms of appearance, it is equipped with a honeycomb-style grille and a rear parking sensor with 13-inch wheels. The interior features an audio system with steering wheel controls and voice control.

The car is fitted with a digital display speedometer and the SmartPlay Studio system, which supports smartphone navigation functions. The vehicle is offered with both manual and automatic transmissions.

The Alto K10 is equipped with a 998 cc engine that generates 68 hp. The petrol version provides a fuel economy of 24.90 kilometers per liter, while the CNG variant produces 56 hp and has a consumption of 33.85 kilometers per kilogram.

A key feature is the presence of six standard airbags, ensuring safety even in the base configuration. A rear parking sensor is also integrated into the car. The vehicle is built on the HEARTECT platform and comes with standard electronic stability control.

July 2026 proved to be an outstanding month for Tata Motors. The company demonstrated a 59% increase in sales compared to the same period last year. The company's sales improved in both domestic and global markets, including the electric vehicle segment.

In the electric vehicle sales sector, Tata Motors reached a new milestone by exceeding the monthly volume of 15 thousand units of electric vehicles wholesale for the first time. In July 2026, the company sold a total of 63,760 vehicles, including data from the domestic market (India) and exports. In July 2025, the company sold 40,175 vehicles, representing a year-on-year sales growth for Tata Motors of 58.71%. High demand was observed for both the ICE (internal combustion engine) portfolio and EVs.

Regarding the domestic market, the company sold 62,611 units in July. In July 2025, 39,521 units were sold, which is 23,090 more than last year, demonstrating a growth of 58.42%. It should be noted that in June 2026, the company sold 62,076 units.

In the EV segment, Tata achieved significant success by crossing the 15,000 monthly electric vehicle sales mark for the first time. In July 2026, 15,217 electric vehicles were sold, compared to 7,124 in July of last year. The brand's sales grew by 8,093 units, corresponding to an increase of 113.6%.

Official data on the sales of specific car models has not yet been published, so it is unknown exactly which cars were sold and in what quantity. However, according to data from the previous month, the Tata Punch and Nexon were the most in-demand. In June, 21,006 units of the Punch and 18,335 units of the Nexon were sold.