India’s Car Buyers Shift From Petrol as CNG, Hybrid, EVs Cross 42% Sales Share: Report

CNG, hybrid and EVs overtake petrol as India’s car buyers embrace cleaner fuels

India's passenger vehicle market is shifting towards cleaner fuels, with CNG, hybrid, and electric vehicles representing 42% of sales in August 2026. Petrol's share dropped to a record low of 41%, supported by improved affordability from recent GST cuts.

India’s car buyers shift from petrol as CNG, hybrid, EVs cross 42% sales share: Report

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 registrations.

India’s passenger vehicle market tilts towards cleaner fuels; alternatives cross petrol: Report

As per the report, passenger vehicle (PV) retail sales grew 16 per cent YoY in Aug '26, supported by improved affordability following GST rate cuts.

India’s Passenger Vehicle Market Sees Green Shift as EV, CNG, and Hybrids Reach 42%

India is witnessing a significant transformation in its passenger vehicle market, with a marked increase in the adoption of cleaner fuels. According to a report by Equirus Securities, the combined share of compressed natural gas (CNG), hybrid, and electric vehicles rose to 42 per cent of passenger vehicle sales in August 2026, surpassing petrol for […]

CNG, hybrid, EVs outsell petrol cars for 1st time

Cleaner-fuel vehicles now dominate India's passenger car market, accounting for 42% of sales in August, surpassing petrol-powered cars, which hit a record low of 41%.