During its early days, there was no variety of cars available in the Indian car market, most of the Indian automobile manufacturers banked upon foreign technologies to make cars . But the scene has changed over the years and presently, the Indian auto manufacturers are using their own technology to manufacture brilliant masterpieces. The Indian automobile industry has grown, it is one of the fastest growing industries in India.
According to the Federation of Indian Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), total car sales in 2022 reached 4.725 million vehicles, an increase of 25.7% from 2021. As a result, India's total car sales (units) annual sales surpassed Japan for the first time in history, becoming the third largest car market in the world after China and the United States.
Maruti Suzuki is the most popular local car brand in India. It is a joint venture between the Japanese carmaker Suzuki and the Indian government and has operated since 1981. Maruti Suzuki has a wide range of cars and SUVs that cater to different market segments and is known for its affordable pricing and reliability.
Another popular Indian car brand is Tata, founded in 1945 and is now India's largest automobile manufacturer. The company produces a range of cars, SUVs, and trucks and owns the luxury car brands, Jaguar and Land Rover.
Let's take a look, Which car brands are on the list.
Rank | Company | Country |
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#1 | Volkswagen | Germany |
#2 | Toyota | Japan |
#3 | Stellantis | Netherlands |
#4 | Mercedes-Benz Group | Germany |
#5 | Ford Motor | United States |
Rank | Company | Country |
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#1 | Michelin | France |
#2 | Bridgestone | Japan |
#3 | Continental | Germany |
#4 | Goodyear | United States |
#5 | Sumitomo | Japan |