MG slips to 18.8% as Tata, Mahindra tighten grip on India EV market

India's electric PV market grew 79% YoY in May 2026 to 26,373 units. Tata expanded to 38.9% (from 34.5%) and Mahindra to 23.3% (from 21.4%), while MG halved to 18.8% from 31.2%. Maruti (6%) and VinFast (4.7%) entered as fresh challengers.

— Source publishedWed, 10 Jun, 2026, 23:49 IST·First seen Thu, 11 Jun, 2026, 02:11 IST·Source Financial Express · BrandWagon

What happened

JSW MG Motor India · India's electric PV market grew 79% YoY in May 2026 to 26,373 units, with Tata (38.9%) and Mahindra (23.3%) gaining share while MG slipped

Key facts

  • MG share 18.8% vs 31.2%
  • Tata 38.9% vs 34.5%
  • Mahindra 23.3% vs 21.4%
  • EV PV registrations 26,373 units, +79% YoY
  • Maruti 6% share, 1,580 units
  • VinFast 4.7%, 1,230 units

Why this matters

The 79% YoY market expansion alongside MG's freefall and fresh entrants (Maruti, VinFast) opens a window for partnership, distribution, or tuck-in M&A targeting weakening mid-tier OEMs and their supplier ecosystems.