Maruti Suzuki Wagon R vs Tata Punch - Which One Should You Buy

India sold over 30.7 lakh mass-market passenger cars and 1.34 lakh electric vehicles between January and August 2026. Maruti leads by a wide margin, but Mahindra, Tata and Hyundai are fighting closely for second. Here is how the numbers actually break down.

Maruti Suzuki MD and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi confirmed at the 45th AGM that all Maruti cars made from 2008 onwards are E20 compatible. That covers 18 years of production and should answer the E20 worries of most current Maruti owners.

The Centre has proposed extending the age limit for electric, hydrogen and CNG commercial vehicles by five years under draft motor vehicle rules. Read about the proposed age limits, national permits and other changes.

The 360 cam is one of the most in demand features that helps to increase your situational awareness when parking or while driving. Here is the full list of cars that offer a 360-degree camera under ₹10 lakh with variant names, prices, and what else you get alongside the camera.

India's passenger vehicle market registered 3,53,043 units in July 2026, down 3.2 percent from June. Maruti accounted for most of the decline, while Tata's electric arm crossed 12,000 units for the first time this year. Here is the full breakdown by segment.

The pre-facelift Punch EV was already 5-star rated, and the current model continues the same.

Here is every diesel, petrol, CNG compact SUV under 10 lakhs on road price with best mileage

The Punch HBX will be a rugged, special edition of the micro SUV.

Maruti Wagon R Bioflex Deliveries Begin

These options offer the convenience of an automatic without compromising on mileage.