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    India’s Auto Boom: EVs, Exports and New Models Drive the Buzz

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    India’s electric vehicle market is exploding. EV sales jumped about 77% in 2025 (nearly doubling from ~100,000 to ~177,000 units), driven by models like Tata’s Nexon EV and Tiago EV. Tata Motors alone sold over 70,000 EVs in 2025, underscoring its leadership in this green wave. At the same time, government schemes (PLI incentives, EV subsidies) and infrastructure investments are fueling momentum. Notably, Maruti Suzuki has partnered with 13 charging-point operators to deploy 2,000+ fast chargers at its dealerships and aims for 100,000 public chargers by 2030. These developments—together with rising EV registrations from national policies—have mainstreamed electric mobility, giving Tata, Maruti and other carmakers a real product story (not just stock stories) to tell.

    Key trends behind the surge in interest:

    • EV Acceleration: India’s EV registrations and sales are surging. Tata is expanding its EV lineup (Nexon, soon Sierra EV) and Maruti is gearing up with its first EV (the e-Vitara). Maruti’s new charging network (2,000+ chargers at dealers, 100,000 planned) highlights the sector’s EV focus.
    • New Models & Record Bookings: Major launches have hit at once. Tata’s new Sierra SUV and Maruti’s Victoris midsize SUV each drew ~75,000 bookings, and Bajaj updated its Pulsar 125 (2026 model) to capture rider excitement. In short, fresh products are translating into demand spikes.
    • Exports & Global Reach: Made-in-India vehicles are flying off shore. India exported 5.3 million vehicles in FY2025 as global demand for cars, trucks and two/three-wheelers surged. For example, Bajaj Auto saw its Q3 FY26 exports hit ~610,000 units (up 18% YoY) – the highest in 15 quarters. In this context, Tata and others are also eyeing overseas growth.
    • Policy & Competition: Government policies are backing the boom (GST rate cuts, new EV incentives and charging schemes). At the same time, global trade shifts are afoot: an India–EU trade deal may slash EU car import tariffs (from 110% down to ~40%). That would boost sales of European brands (VW, BMW, etc.) in India, ratcheting up competitive pressure on local OEMs (especially Tata and Mahindra).

    Product Frenzy and Soaring Demand

    Domestic automakers have loaded 2025–26 with new launches. Tata Motors recently introduced the Tata Sierra (current ICE version) and confirmed an all-electric Sierra for early 2026. It also refreshed other models (like the Punch) ahead of rolling out EV versions. Maruti Suzuki is on a parallel track – its new Victoris SUV (with hybrid and CNG options and Level-2 ADAS safety tech) is racking up strong demand, and it will debut the e-Vitara EV soon. Bajaj Auto likewise stepped up: in January 2026 it launched the 2026 Pulsar 125 (new LED lighting, graphics) at a sub-₹90,000 price, and it continues to push its Chetak electric scooter line. These product moves have translated into surging sales: for example, January auto sales showed Tata PV units jumped from ~48,000 (Jan’25) to ~71,000 (Jan’26), reflecting the pull of its new cars. In short, each new model rollout (especially EVs and premium variants) is turning heads and driving search interest.

    Two-Wheeler Surge: Bajaj and Beyond

    Global Eyes and Government Engines

    Underlying all this are broader industry shifts. Government initiatives (GST rate cuts to 18% on cars, EV-centric PLI programs and subsidy schemes) have ignited consumer demand and eased costs for buyers. The recent Economic Survey notes that India’s auto ecosystem now supports 30 million jobs and pushes exports globally. At the same time, impending policies could stir things further: e.g. Tata Motors has already urged targeted incentives for small EVs, and all players await tomorrow’s Budget for EV support. Internationally, talks of an India–EU trade pact (announced late Jan) have traders watching Tata and Mahindra closely, since lower tariffs (110%→40%) might shift the luxury EV landscape.

    What It Means for the Auto Sector

    In sum, the spike in searches for “Tata Motors,” “Bajaj Auto,” and “Maruti Suzuki” shares reflects real-time industry news, not just stock charts. These companies are all at the center of India’s auto transformation: a green mobility pivot and export boom. Consumers and investors alike are tuning in as Tata, Maruti and Bajaj roll out electric models, tap new markets, and prepare for policy changes. The bottom line: India’s auto sector is in the fast lane, and the trends driving it – EV adoption, new model demand, and strategic initiatives – have captured public attention far beyond Wall Street. These shifts suggest that the industry’s momentum will continue (fueled by both home market growth and global demand), even as competitive and regulatory dynamics evolve.

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