Tata Regains Second Place as India’s Carmaker Race Intensifies

Tata Motors sold more cars than Mahindra during the first half of FY27.

That puts Tata in second place among carmakers for this period.

Mahindra had been ahead of Tata in the previous half-year and in FY26.

Analysts say Tata’s newer, more affordable cars helped it sell more.

Tata’s sales increased each month from April through September.

Mahindra also increased sales, but its monthly numbers rose more slowly over much of that period.

Tata still faces competition in larger SUVs, where some rivals sell more.

Mahindra has new products planned, and Hyundai may also challenge for second place with the Bayon.

So the race could change again.