French automotive major Renault Group has announced the appointment of Stephane Deblaise as the new Chief Executive Officer of Renault Group in India, effective 1 September 2025.

Deblaise, until recently, served as the CEO of Renault Korea, and in his new role, he will be responsible for defining and executing the Group’s strategy in India. He will report directly to François Provost, Renault Group Chief of Procurement, Partnerships, and Public Affairs Officer, and all Renault Group entities in India will report to him.

Furthermore, the automaker has announced Venkatram Mamillapalle, MD, Renault India, will support Deblaise on corporate affairs in India to help structure the Group’s mid-term growth strategy in the region.

Deblaise is a graduate of Telecom Physique Strasbourg and IFP School. He started his career at Saft Batteries before joining Renault Group in 2000 as an Advanced Process Engineer. He has over two decades of experience with the French automaker and has held positions across countries, and is credited to have led transformation initiatives, including positioning the company as a global development and production hub for mid- and large-sized vehicles and modernising the Busan plant for multi-energy vehicle production in South Korea.

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Czech automaker Skoda Auto India has recorded its highest-ever quarterly sales, with 20,028 units sold in Q1 CY2026, which marks a 17 percent increase compared to 17,138 vehicles sold a year ago.

The sales growth was supported by the Kylaq, which recently surpassed the 50,000-unit sales milestone. Other contributors to the quarterly volume include the recently updated Kushaq, the Slavia sedan and the Kodiaq in the premium SUV segment.

The company has expanded its domestic presence to 330 customer touchpoints across more than 180 cities. This infrastructure growth is intended to support both established urban centres and emerging regional markets.

Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Skoda Auto India, said, “Continuing our growth surge into 2026 with our biggest-ever quarter is a strong validation of the momentum we have built over the past year. After achieving a record in 2025, it is encouraging to see that we are sustaining this trajectory while also setting new benchmarks for ourselves. This growth is driven by a combination of a stronger and more accessible product portfolio, deeper market reach, and a sharper focus on customer-centric initiatives. The Kylaq continues to take the brand to newer customers and regions, and the new Kushaq that was recently introduced has made its mark. Meanwhile, the Slavia and Kodiaq continue to drive consistent demand in their segments. As we move ahead, we remain focused on maintaining this momentum with consistent execution by launching relevant products, expanding our network, and enhancing the overall ownership experience.”

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JSW MG Motor India, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has reported a 19 percent YoY uptick in its wholesales for March 2026.

The company sold a total of 6,528 passenger vehicles, including electric vehicles, in comparison to 5,500 units a year ago.

Furthermore, JSW MG Motor India has announced a price adjustment across its entire product range, effective 1 April 2026. The company stated that the revision is intended to partially offset the impact of rising input costs.

The price increases vary across the different segments with prices for the standard MG line-up to increase by up to 2 percent, while the premium MG SELECT range will see a higher adjustment of up to 7 percent. This includes flagship models such as the MG Cyberster and the MG M9.

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Hyundai Motor India (HMIL), one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has announced its wholesales for March 2026, selling 55,064 units in the domestic market, up 6.3 percent YoY, marking its best-ever performance for the month. The exports came at 13,940 units last month.

Furthermore, the company reported wholesales of 166,578 units in Q4 FY2026, which marks a 8.5 percent YoY growth. The exports came at 41,697 units, up 9.4 percent YoY.

Hyundai Motor India stated that its sales momentum has been supported by the recent updates to the Hyundai Verna and Exter models. For FY2026-27, it intends to focus on connected and innovative products despite prevailing geopolitical uncertainties.

Tarun Garg, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India, said, “Continuing the momentum gained in 2026, we have achieved highest-ever quarterly domestic sales of 166,578 units in Q4 FY2025-26. We remain confident of sustaining the pace with upcoming product interventions like our recently upgraded Hyundai Verna and Exter. While we stay mindful of the prevailing geopolitical uncertainties, Hyundai Motor India is well‑prepared for a strong FY2026–27, delivering aspirational, connected and innovative products, along with unmatched customer experience and pride of ownership.”

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Mumbai-based automotive major Mahindra & Mahindra has marked a 25 percent YoY growth for its wholesales for March 2026. The company sold a total of 60,272 passenger vehicles, as against 48,048 units sold last year.

For FY2026, the company reported its best-ever yearly wholesales for both SUVs and CVs.

Mahindra reported sales of 6.6 million passenger vehicles in FY2026, which was 20 percent higher than 5.51 million units sold a year ago.

On the exports front, the company witnessed a decline of 4 percent last month, with wholesales coming at 3,968 units, as against 4,143 units a year ago. But for FY2026, the company reported a healthy 18 percent uptick with 40,990 units exported as against 34,654 units in FY2025.

In terms of commercial vehicle sales, the company sold  24,928 units in March 2026, up 11 percent YoY. This includes 3,526 units of LCVs under 2-tonne and 21,402 LCVs in the 2-3.5-tonne segment. For FY2026, CV sales came at 289,597 units, up 13 percent YoY, as against 256,055 units a year ago.

Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra, said, “The Financial year ended on a very positive note, with Mahindra clocking its highest-ever volumes in both SUVs & LCVs (<3.5T) segments, a significant milestone for the company. In March, we achieved SUV sales of 60,272 units, a growth of 25 percent and LCV <3.5T sales of 24,928 units, a growth of 11 percent YoY. Total vehicle sales stood at 99,969 units, a 21 percent YoY growth.”

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