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Tata Motors’ domestic PV sales surge 42% in May 2026 as Punch and Nexon cross 39,000 units combined
Tata Motors recorded a total sale of 59,090 units in May 2026 – registering a notable 42 per cent year-on-year increase compared to 41,557 units during the same month last year. While overall volumes remained largely flat against April 2026, the growth was orchestrated by the Punch and Nexon while Harrier posted a healthy double-digit gain too.
The brand also had four SUVs among its top five best-selling models. The biggest contributor once again was the Punch. The micro SUV recorded sales of 20,208 units – becoming Tata’s most sold model and posting a substantial 54 per cent increase over May 2025. The Punch’s volumes also improved 6 per cent month-on-month.
Taking the Nexon into account, which delivered 19,100 units and grew 46 per cent year-on-year, the two SUVs accounted for more than 39,000 units and nearly two-thirds of Tata’s total sales during the month. Another top level performer was the Harrier. Following the introduction of the Harrier EV and increased attention around the nameplate, sales jumped 215 per cent to 2,815 units compared to just 894 units a year ago.
|
Model |
May 2026 Sales |
May 2025 Sales |
YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Punch |
20,208 |
13,133 |
54% |
|
Nexon |
19,100 |
13,096 |
46% |
|
Sierra |
6,606 |
0 |
NA |
|
Tiago |
4,178 |
6,407 |
-35% |
|
Altroz |
2,915 |
2,779 |
5% |
|
Harrier |
2,815 |
894 |
215% |
|
Curvv |
1,680 |
3,063 |
-45% |
|
Safari |
1,057 |
1,109 |
-5% |
|
Tigor |
531 |
1,076 |
-51% |
|
Total |
59,090 |
41,557 |
42% |
Its month-on-month volumes also improved 11 per cent. The Sierra continued to contribute in an appreciable manner as well – recording 6,606 units – but its sales declined 10 per cent compared to April 2026. SUVs remained the biggest draws for Tata last month as Punch, Nexon, Sierra, Harrier, Curvv and Safari collectively contributed more than 51,000 units.
While Curvv’s sales declined 45 per cent year-on-year to 1,680 units, volumes improved 20 per cent compared to April. The Safari, on the other hand, recorded 1,057 units and witnessed a marginal 5 per cent decline when compared to the same period twelve months ago. The hatchback and sedan portfolio faced a more challenging month.
The Tiago’s sales fell 35 per cent year-on-year to 4,178 units while the Tigor dropped sharply by 51 per cent to 531 units. The former’s recently introduced facelift will help improve volumes in the coming months. In contrary, the Altroz was the lone bright spot -posting a 5 per cent increase to 2,915 units and recording a healthy 13 per cent month-on-month gain.
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