Automakers broaden powertrain portfolios as petrol’s market share weakens

MG Motor India, Skoda, Hyundai and Maruti Suzuki are widening their mix of CNG, diesel, hybrid, EV and plug-in hybrid vehicles, signalling a more fragmented auto demand landscape and a need for dealers to sell across multiple powertrain propositions.

— Source publishedSun, 30 Aug, 2026, 05:30 IST·First seen Sun, 30 Aug, 2026, 05:40 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

MG Motor India · Indian automakers are broadening offerings across CNG, diesel, hybrids, EVs and PHEVs as petrol loses share. MG launched EV and PHEV variants,

Why this matters

The fragmented powertrain market increases the strategic value of partnerships and acquisitions in batteries, charging, hybrid systems, alternative fuels and specialized aftersales capabilities.