Maruti Suzuki's 40-year reign as India's best-selling car manufacturer ends: Tata steals the crown in 2024

In a historic shift, Tata Motors' compact SUV, Punch, has ended Maruti Suzuki's four-decade dominance as India's best-selling car. In 2024, the Tata Punch sold 202,030 units, while the Maruti WagonR sold 190,855 units. This is because the Punch is affordable, fuel-efficient, and versatile, making it appealing to a broad spectrum of Indian consumers. It shows that Tata Motors has been focusing on innovation and understanding the demands of the market, which marks a significant milestone in India's automotive industry.

Source: CarToq