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Top 10 Car Manufacturers in India

Saptarshi Ghosh Posted on April 25, 2025

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In the past few years, India has become an extremely lucrative market for car makers across the globe. The availability of skilled labour, lowered costs, and business-friendly policies have made it an attractive destination for setting up manufacturing plants. It’s no surprise that there are over 35 global and Indian car brands active in the country.

Some of the top car brands in India include Maruti, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Mahindra, Honda, Kia, and Renault. The choice depends entirely on your preferences and budget. For any car that you buy, Bajaj Markets is the ideal and most convenient place to buy insurance from.

Here’s a list of the top 10 car manufacturers in India.

Maruti Suzuki
Tata Motors
Mahindra & Mahindra
Toyota Kirloskar Motor
Honda Cars India
Hyundai Motor India
Kia India
Volkswagen India
Nissan Motor India
Renault India

Let’s now take a slightly more in-depth look at each of the top car companies in India, to understand them better.

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki is the No. 1 car company in India in terms of market share. Occupying more than 40% of the country’s passenger car market, Maruti Suzuki is well-loved and respected throughout the country for its efficient, frugal, and affordable vehicles.

The car manufacturer has managed to build an extremely strong service network. They have spanned the entire length and breadth of the nation, and have emerged as one of the best car companies in India.

Let’s take a look at some of the Maruti Suzuki cars available in India.

Model	Ex-Showroom Price	Third Party Premium Charges
Maruti Alto	₹3.54 Lakhs onwards	₹2,094
Maruti S-Presso	₹4.25 Lakhs onwards	₹2,094
Maruti Eeco	₹5.24 Lakhs onwards	₹2,094
Maruti Wagon R	₹5.54 Lakhs onwards	₹2,094
Maruti Celerio	₹5.36 Lakhs onwards	₹2,094
Maruti Ignis	₹5.84 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416
Maruti Swift	₹5.99 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416
Maruti Dzire	₹6.51 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416
Maruti Baleno	₹6.11 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416
Maruti Vitara Brezza	₹7.99 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416
Maruti Ertiga	₹9.60 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416
Maruti S-Cross	₹8.39 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416
Maruti Ciaz	₹9.30 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416
Maruti XL6	₹11.56 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416

Tata Motors

Tata Motors, a fully homegrown car manufacturer, is a market leader in India when it comes to producing safe cars. Majority of their current passenger car portfolio has scored more than 4-stars in the Global NCAP safety ratings. Tata Motors is the first ever car manufacturer in the country to have achieved this feat.

However, safety is not the only benchmark of Tata Motors. The company is known for offering stylish, affordable, and feature-rich vehicles with models like the Nexon, Tiago, and Altroz being their best-selling vehicles.

Take a look at some of the Tata Motors cars available in India.

Car Models- Tata	Ex-showroom Price-Delhi	Third Party Premium Charges
Tata Safari	₹15.64 Lakhs onwards	₹7,897
Tata Harrier	₹14.99 Lakhs onwards	₹7,897
Tata Nexon EV	₹16.49 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416
Tata Tigor EV	₹12.49 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416
Tata Nexon	₹7.79 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416
Tata Tiago NRG	₹6.61 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416
Tata Altroz	₹6.44 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416 to ₹7,897
Tata Tigor	₹6.19 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416
Tata Punch	₹5.99 Lakhs	₹3,416
Tata Tiago	₹5.53 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416

Mahindra & Mahindra

Another homegrown car manufacturer, Mahindra & Mahindra is one of the best car companies in India, known for producing excellent SUVs. In fact, the entire car portfolio of Mahindra at present is made up of SUVs.

Close on the heels of Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra has also now started to offer cars that adhere to the Global NCAP safety requirements. Many of their cars like the XUV300 and the XUV700 have managed to score full marks on safety with 5-star ratings.

The Mahindra Thar, XUV700, and Bolero are few of the car company’s best selling models in recent years.

Take a look at some of the Mahindra & Mahindra cars available in India.

Car Model- Mahindra	Ex-showroom Price-Delhi	Third Party Premium Charges
Alturas G4	₹27.70 Lakhs onwards	₹7.897
Thar	₹10.54 Lakhs onwards	₹7,897
Scorpio	₹13.05 Lakhs onwards	₹7,897
XUV700	₹14 Lakhs onwards	₹7,897
Marazzo	₹Lakhs onwards	₹3,416 to ₹7,897
eVerito (Electric)	₹13.70 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416 to ₹7,897
Balero (Neo)	₹9.62 Lakhs onwards	₹7,897
Balero	₹9.78 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416 to ₹7,897
XUV300	8.41 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416
KUV100 NXT	₹6.17 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416

Toyota Kirloskar Motor

Toyota Kirloskar Motors is widely respected for producing refined, and reliable engines that have proven to last for years on end, Toyota - one of the best car companies in India - is currently leading the pack in terms of luxury SUVs.

Toyota Fortuner and Toyota Innova are two of the car maker’s best-selling models in the luxury SUV space that have little to no competition from the other manufacturers.

Currently, the mid-range passenger car portfolio of Toyota comprises largely of rebranded cars that are manufactured by Maruti Suzuki such as the Toyota Glanza and the Toyota Urban Cruiser.

Take a look at some of the Toyota Kirloskar Motor cars available in India.

Car Model-Toyota	Ex-showroom Price-Delhi	Third Party Premium Charges
Galanza	₹6.66 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416
Urban Cruiser	₹10.48 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416 to ₹7,897
Innova Crysta	₹19.99 Lakhs onwards	₹7,897
Fortuner	₹32.59 Lakhs onwards	₹7,897
Camry	₹45.25 Lakhs onwards	₹7,897
Vellfire	₹96.55 Lakhs onwards	₹7,897

Honda Cars India

Honda was one of the earliest entrants in the Indian automobile space. The first Honda ever car to be released in India - the Honda City was such a huge hit and is now a cult classic.

Take a look at some of the Honda cars available in India.

Car Model-Honda	Ex-showroom Price-Delhi	Third Party Premium Charges
Amaze	₹6.99 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416
Jazz	₹5.85 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416
City 4th-gen	₹8.77 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416 to ₹7,897
City	₹11.49 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416

Hyundai Motor India

The South Korean car manufacturer, Hyundai, entered the Indian car market in 1996 and has since been a trusted name in Indian households. Models such as the Creta, i20, Grand i10 NIOS, and Santro are a few of the most sought after cars from the stable of Hyundai Motor India.

Take a look at some of the Hyundai Motor cars available in India.

Car Model-Hyundai	Ex-showroom Price-Delhi	Third Party Premium Charges
Santro	₹2.97 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416
Grand i10 Nios	₹5.73 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416
Aura	₹6.32 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416
i20	₹7.45 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416
Venue	₹7.71 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416
Verna	₹10.89 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416
I20 N Line	₹10.18 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416
Creta	₹10.87 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416
Alcazar	₹16.77 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416 to ₹7,897
Elantra	₹11.49 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416 to ₹7,897
Tucson	₹28.63 Lakhs onwards	₹7,897

Kia India

A sister company of Hyundai Motor India, Kia is another leading South Korean car manufacturer. Kia is popular for its unique and well-designed cars. Several of the car maker’s models, namely, the Sonet, Seltos, and Carnival, have become best-sellers.

Take a look at some of the Kia cars available in India.

Car Model-Kia	Ex-showroom Price-Delhi	Third Party Premium Charges
Sonet	₹7.79 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416
Seltos	₹10.89 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416
Carnival	₹30.99 Lakhs onwards	₹7,897

Volkswagen India

Volkswagen, the German car maker, entered India in the year 2007 with just two models - the Polo and the Vento. However, fast forwarding to a decade and a half later, both these car models are still the best-selling models to have ever come from the stable Volkswagen.

Volkswagen is renowned for producing compact, fast, and robust engines.

Of late, the German carmaker has started to diversify its portfolio by offering SUVs like the Tiguan and Tiguan, along with the Polo and the Vento, making it one of the best car companies in India.

Take a look at some of the Volkswagen cars available in India.

Car Mode-Volkswagen	Ex-showroom Price-Delhi	Third Party Premium Charges
Taiuan	₹11.61 Lakhs onwards	₹7,897
Virtus	₹11.47 Lakhs onwards	₹2,094 onwards
Tiguan	₹33.49 Lakhs onwards	₹7,897

Nissan Motor India

The list of top car companies in India will be incomplete without the inclusion of Nissan Motor India. Another Japanese car maker, Nissan currently only has two models in its portfolio - the Nissan Kicks and the Magnite.

Both of its products are exceptionally well-engineered and perfectly suited for Indian road conditions. The Nissan Magnite, especially, enjoys excellent popularity, thanks to its affordable price tag, peppy engine, and spacious interiors.

The Kicks, on the other hand, is a mid-range SUV that offers unrivalled performance and high ground clearance, capable of tackling a wide range of roads.

Take a look at some of the Nissan Motor cars available in India.

Car Model-Nissan Motor	Ex-showroom Price-Delhi	Third Party Premium Charges
Magnite	₹5.99 Lakhs onwards	From ₹2,094
Kicks	₹9.49 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416
GT-R	₹1.50 Crores onwards	₹7,897

Renault India

Renault is a French carmaker that came into India around the same time as Nissan. The Renault Kwid and the Renault Duster are two of the all-time best-selling car models to have ever come out of the car maker’s manufacturing plant.

Take a look at some of the Renault cars available in India.

Car Model-Renault	Ex-showroom Price-Delhi	Third Party Premium Charges
Kwid	₹9.49 Lakhs onwards	₹2,094
Triber	₹6.33 Lakhs onwards	₹2,094
Kiger	₹6.49 Lakhs onwards	₹2,094
Duster	₹7.99 Lakhs onwards	₹3,416

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Conclusion

With the Indian automobile industry booming, there are many options for you as a customer. However, you must also remember to purchase good car insurance for your vehicle, as it is a mandatory requirement to drive a car in India. Chalk out your needs, wants and of course your budget and finalise the deal today.

FAQs on Best Car Manufacturers in India

In terms of market share, which car manufacturer occupies the number 1 spot?

With more than 40%, Maruti Suzuki is the No. 1 car company in India in terms of market share.

Which of the top 10 car companies in India have their roots in India?

Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, and Mahindra & Mahindra are three the top car manufacturers with Indian roots.

Which is the best-selling car of all time?

Maruti Suzuki Wagon-R is the best-selling car of all time.

Which is the safest car in India?

All cars that have scored 5-stars in the Global NCAP crash tests are very safe. Tata Punch, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV700, and Mahindra XUV300 are a few of the safest cars in India.

Which Indian car brand has the lowest maintenance costs?

Maruti Suzuki has the lowest maintenance costs.

Which Indian car brands are the most reliable?

Tata Motors, Hyundai, Honda, and Tata are the most reliable car brands.

Which automobile brand has the highest resale value in India?

Maruti Suzuki cars have the highest resale value. However, it depends on the car’s age and condition.

Hi! I’m Saptarshi Ghosh

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