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Tata Punch crosses 8 lakh sales milestone

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The Tata Punch has crossed the 8 lakh domestic sales milestone, becoming the second SUV in Tata Motors’ current passenger vehicle line-up after the Nexon to do so. The figures include combined wholesales of the Punch petrol, CNG and Punch EV, as Tata Motors does not report separate dispatch numbers for its ICE and electric models. The milestone comes less than five months after the Punch crossed the 7 lakh sales mark in early February this year.

  1. Record 21,006 units dispatched in June 2026
  2. Available with petrol, CNG and electric powertrains

From its launch in October 2021 until the end of June 2026, Tata Motors dispatched 797,479 units of the Punch. The remaining 2,521 units needed to cross the 8 lakh mark were sold in the first few days of July.

Tata Punch sales
Fiscal yearUnitsYoY change
FY2022*52,716–
FY20231,33,819154%
FY20241,70,07627%
FY20251,96,56716%
FY20261,83,980-6%
FY2027**60,32167%
Total7,97,479–

*Launched on October 21, 2021
**April-June 2026

Tata Punch sales momentum 

The Punch recorded its highest-ever monthly wholesales of 21,006 units in June 2026 and was India’s best-selling SUV in the first quarter of FY2027, with 60,321 units dispatched. Monthly sales have exceeded the 20,000-unit mark three times since the model’s launch, with all three instances coming this year.

Between February and June 2026, the Punch added another 1 lakh sales, helped by monthly wholesales of 18,748 units in February, 20,977 in March, 19,107 in April, 20,208 in May and 21,006 in June.

Tata Punch facelift expands line-up

Tata Motors launched the updated Punch in January this year with exterior and interior changes, additional features and new powertrain options. The range now includes a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine, a CNG-AMT option and an updated Punch EV with revised battery options and a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) programme.

The Punch is currently offered with petrol, CNG and electric powertrains across 32 variants. Prices for the petrol range start at Rs 5.70 lakh, while the CNG version starts at Rs 6.80 lakh. The updated Punch EV is priced from Rs 9.69 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom).

Tata Punch becomes fastest compact SUV to 8 lakh sales

The Punch crossed 1 lakh wholesales just 10 months after launch in October 2021, reached 4 lakh in June 2024, 5 lakh in January 2025, 6 lakh in July 2025 and 7 lakh in early February 2026. The latest run from 7 lakh to 8 lakh has taken less than five months, making it the quickest 1 lakh sales milestone for the model so far.

According to Tata Motors’ sales data, the Punch has become the fastest compact SUV to cross 8 lakh domestic wholesales. The Maruti Brezza took around 80 months to reach the milestone, followed by the Hyundai Venue at 85 months and the Tata Nexon at 89 months, while the Punch achieved it in a little over 57 months from launch.

With inputs from Dhruv Dhaka

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2026 Maruti Brezza details leaked ahead of launch

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Ahead of its launch on July 24, 2026, specifications and features of the 2026 Maruti Brezza have been leaked on X (previously Twitter) via user @adityalala2000. The leak mentions a new turbo-petrol engine, along with new features and exterior paint options for the 2026 Maruti Brezza. Meanwhile, bookings of the Maruti compact SUV have already commenced. 

2026 Maruti Brezza: What was leaked?

Uptuned Boosterjet engine, underbody CNG kit, and ventilated front seats to come on the 2026 Brezza

The updated Maruti Brezza is expected to get a 1.0-litre ‘Boosterjet’ turbo-petrol unit as the Fronx but in a higher state of tune. On the Brezza, it is likely to produce 110hp and 170Nm, which is 10hp and 26Nm more than the unit powering the Fronx. This engine would be paired to a manual transmission, likely a six-speed unit that was spied on a prototype model.

On the other hand, the 103hp, 139Nm 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine is expected to be retained along with its manual and automatic transmissions. A CNG kit paired to this engine could continue to be offered, but is expected to have the Victoris CNG-like underbody tank setup.

Additionally, the updated Brezza is likely to have new feature additions, including a larger 10.1-inch infotainment display with built-in apps and Alexa support, ventilated front seats, an air purifier, and 64-colour ambient lighting. New safety features are expected to include blind spot warning, rear cross traffic alert, front parking sensors, and a tyre pressure monitoring system. On the outside, the updated Brezza will likely arrive with an updated look for the bumpers. New monotone paint options, namely Vivacious Orange and Luster Beige, and new dual-tone options, with a black roof for the Arctic White and Luster Beige shades, are likely.

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What to expect from the updated Maruti Brezza

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Maruti Suzuki will debut the updated Brezza on July 24, 2026. This will be the first update to the second-generation Brezza, which was first introduced in 2022. Bookings for the compact SUV have already commenced for a token amount of Rs 11,000. Ahead of its debut, here’s everything you can expect from the updated Maruti Brezza.

What exterior changes could the updated Maruti Brezza get?

Maruti Suzuki had recently shared a teaser of the updated Brezza online, hinting at new design changes. These include a revised grille design with a thin red strip connecting the headlamps and a red trim for the lower side of the front bumper. Additionally, there’s cladding on the lower side of the doors, while the ‘Brezza’ branding on the tailgate is done in a new font. 

A new design for the alloy wheels was partially spotted and is likely to have a 4-spoke design as seen on the prototypes. The front bumper is restyled, with the squarish fog lamps positioned slightly higher, a silver trim, and a silver faux skid plate. Meanwhile, the LED headlamps with L-shaped DRLs and slim LED tail lamps are retained.

What interior changes and feature additions are likely on the updated Maruti Brezza

Current Brezza’s interior used for representation.

Maruti is expected to keep the overall cabin layout similar to the current version, albeit with an updated colour scheme and trim materials. A glimpse of the cabin from the teaser showcased an HUD unit and a free-standing infotainment screen, which was also there on the current version. The latter could be upgraded from the current 9-inch display to a larger 10.-inch unit from the Victoris.

Additionally, a new comfort feature was spotted in the form of curved side bolstering for the rear headrests. Features like a powered driver’s seat, front-seat ventilation and ambient lighting are expected to make it to the equipment list.  Level 2 ADAS could be part of the safety kit, along with front parking sensors, as the latter was spotted on testing mules.

What powertrains will the updated Maruti Brezza offer?

Credit: @HarshitMakkarvlogs via YouTube

The Brezza is the only compact SUV in the segment that does not offer a turbo-petrol engine. This could change as the Fronx’s 1.0-litre Boosterjet turbo-petrol unit is likely to make it on the Brezza. A 6-speed manual gearbox is likely to be paired with this engine, as a prototype of the Brezza was spotted in February 2026 with this transmission. A CNG kit could be paired with this engine as well.

If powered by the 1.0-litre mill, the Brezza would be eligible for the lower 18 percent GST rate compared to the 28 percent GST rate for the current version’s 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine.

What is the expected price of the updated Maruti Brezza

The substantial introduction of upgrades over the current version is likely to make the Brezza slightly pricier. The outgoing Brezza has an ex-showroom price of Rs 8.26 lakh to Rs 12.86 lakh. It will continue to take on rivals like the Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, Skoda Kylaq, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Kia Sonet and Syros. 

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Maruti Victoris hybrid gets offers of up to Rs 90,000 in July 2026

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Maruti Victoris

Just like last month, eight Maruti Suzuki Arena models are available with offers in July. These include cash discount, exchange bonus, loyalty offer, scrappage benefit and more, depending on the car and variant. For a detailed breakdown of these offers, it is recommended to check with your nearest dealer. The Maruti Dzire and Ertiga are on sale without these offers.

Disclaimer: Offers may vary by city and they are subject to stock availability.

Maruti Victoris discounts in July 2026

Up to Rs 90,000

The Maruti Victoris gets the highest offers in the brand’s lineup this month, with benefits of up to Rs 90,000 on the strong hybrid variants. The CNG variants are available with benefits of up to Rs 80,000, while petrol models get discounts of up to Rs 60,000. The Victoris price range is Rs 10.50 lakh to Rs 19.99 lakh.

Maruti Brezza discounts in July 2026

Up to Rs 55,000

Maruti Brezza

Next, the Maruti Brezza is on sale with benefits going up to Rs 55,000. Rivalling the likes of the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Skoda Kylaq and Tata Nexon, the Brezza starts at Rs 8.26 lakh and tops out at Rs 12.86 lakh.

Maruti Alto K10 discounts in July 2026

Up to Rs 52,500

The Maruti Alto K10 receives offers of up to Rs 52,500 this month. Its base-spec LXi petrol variant attracts the highest benefits of up to Rs 52,500, while all other variants are available with offers of up to Rs 42,500. The Alto K10 continues to be one of the most affordable entry-level hatchbacks in the market, and it’s priced between Rs 3.70 lakh and Rs 5.45 lakh.

Maruti Wagon R discounts in July 2026

Up to Rs 52,500

Maruti Wagon R

Like the Alto K10, maximum benefits go up to Rs 52,500 on the Maruti Wagon R. These offers include consumer discounts, exchange bonus, scrappage benefit and institutional offers. The Wagon R is priced from Rs 4.99 lakh to Rs 6.84 lakh.

Maruti Swift discounts in July 2026

Up to Rs 45,000

Compared to the Wagon R and Alto K10 hatchbacks, the Maruti Swift gets slightly lesser benefits of up to Rs 45,000. The AMT variants attract offers of up to Rs 45,000, while manual variants are available with benefits going up to Rs 40,000. Prices for the Swift start at Rs 5.79 lakh and extend to Rs 8.69 lakh.

Maruti S-Presso discounts in July 2026

Up to Rs 37,500

Maruti S-Presso

The Maruti S-Presso is the carmaker’s entry-level offering, and it is on sale with benefits of up to Rs 37,500 this month. The S-Presso starts at Rs 3.5 lakh, making it the most affordable car in India, and tops out at Rs 5.25 lakh.

Maruti Celerio discounts in July 2026

Up to Rs 37,500

Maximum benefits of up to Rs 37,500, similar to the S-Presso, are on offer with the Maruti Celerio. The Celerio is priced between Rs 4.70 lakh and Rs 6.73 lakh.

Maruti Eeco discounts in July 2026

Up to Rs 37,500

Maruti Eeco

This month, the carmaker is offering benefits of up to Rs 37,500 on the Maruti Eeco van. The Eeco is priced starts at Rs 5.23 lakh to Rs 6.41 lakh.

All prices are ex-showroom, India.

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Used car study 2026: Hyundai Venue holds its value best among compact SUVs

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Hyundai Vanue resale value

Conducted in association with Spinny, India’s leading pre-owned car platform, the fourth edition of our Used Car Study analyses real-world resale values across a broad spectrum of vehicles sold in the Indian market to assess depreciation trends over a five-year ownership period. The study is based on actual transactional data shared by Spinny for vehicles sold between January 1 and August 31, 2025.

In this part of the resale value study series, we take a look at the compact SUV segment:

Compact SUV resale value 

In the compact SUV segment, the Hyundai Venue diesel-manual stands out for depreciating at the slowest rate, while the petrol variants depreciate much faster in the fourth and fifth years. Meanwhile, strong popularity of the Maruti Brezza in the new car market since the launch of its current-generation model in 2022 has translated into healthy used market demand and stable resale values.

On the contrary, both the Tata Nexon and Mahindra Thar exhibit relatively steeper depreciation over a five-year period. Notably, buyers looking at five-year-old diesel-powered Thar examples can now purchase one for nearly half of its original on-road price.

As per the study, the average selling price of a five-year-old compact SUV retailed through Spinny was Rs 9.70 lakh. Comparable figures for three-year-old and one-year-old compact SUVs were Rs 10.88 lakh and Rs 12.10 lakh, respectively. Average depreciation over the same periods worked out to 43.16 percent, 33.94 percent and 20.25 percent, respectively.

Autocar-Spinny resale value study methodology 

The analysis covers the average selling prices (ASPs) of vehicles retailed through Spinny’s network across nine cities – Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Mumbai, Lucknow, Ahmedabad and Kolkata.

For the purposes of this study, depreciation has been defined as the percentage difference between a vehicle’s original on-road price in its year of manufacture and its resale value in 2025. In instances where a model was offered with multiple engine options using the same fuel type, the data has been consolidated and averaged. Variant-wise differences have similarly been averaged out.

Discontinued models and powertrain options have been excluded. Additionally, premium vehicles priced above Rs 30 lakh, electric vehicles and certain low-volume models have not been included due to limited transaction data and insufficient sample sizes.

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Ram Mandir : अयोध्या राम मंदिर में चढ़ावा चोरी सामने आने के बाद श्रीराम जन्मभूमि तीर्थ क्षेत्र ट्रस्ट की पहली और अहम बैठ सोमवार को हुई। चढ़ावा चोरी मामला सामने आने के बाद से ट्रस्ट के महासचिव चंपत राय और सदस्य अनिल मिश्रा अपने पद से इस्तीफा दे चुके हैं। वहीं बैठक के बीच इस मामले को लेकर एक बड़ी खबर सामने आई है। रिपोर्ट के अनुसार, अयोध्या के राम मंदिर में दान की कथित हेराफेरी मामले की जांच अब और गहराई से की जा रही है। जांच एजेंसियां अब यह पता लगा रही हैं कि कथित तौर पर निकाले गए पैसों का इस्तेमाल कहां और कैसे किया गया।

आरोपी ने किया बड़ा खुलासा

इस मामले के आरोपी अविनाश शुक्ला ने पूछताछ के दौरान पैसों के खर्च से जुड़ी कई अहम जानकारियां दी हैं। रिपोर्ट के मुताबिक, पुलिस हिरासत में पूछताछ के दौरान अविनाश शुक्ला ने बताया कि कथित तौर पर करीब 19 लाख रुपये अपने रिश्तेदारों और परिचितों पर खर्च किए गए। उसने यह भी बताया कि लगभग 6 लाख रुपये एक भाई की शादी में खर्च हुए, 5 से 6 लाख रुपये दूसरे भाई को दिए गए और करीब 3.5 लाख रुपये में एक मारुति ब्रेज़ा कार खरीदी गई।

दोस्त के खाते में ट्रांसफर किए पैसे

इंडिया टुडे की रिपोर्ट के मुताबिक, जांच में यह भी सामने आया है कि अविनाश शुक्ला ने कथित तौर पर अपने एक दोस्त के खाते में करीब 2.5 लाख रुपये ट्रांसफर किए थे। इतना ही नहीं, उसने उसी दोस्त को एक महंगा मोबाइल फोन भी गिफ्ट में दिए थे। पुलिस को यह भी शक है कि कुछ छोटी-छोटी रकम कई अन्य लोगों में भी बांटी गई थी। रिपोर्ट के अनुसार, ये जानकारियां तब सामने आईं जब पुलिस ने 24 घंटे की रिमांड के दौरान अविनाश शुक्ला से करीब 13 घंटे तक लगातार पूछताछ की। जांच एजेंसियों का मानना है कि इस पूछताछ से उन्हें कई अहम सुराग मिले हैं।

जांच के दौरान मिले अमेरिकी डॉलर

जांच के दौरान पुलिस अविनाश शुक्ला को कई जगहों पर भी लेकर गई। इनमें कौशलपुरी का एक योग केंद्र और 14 कोसी परिक्रमा मार्ग शामिल हैं। रिपोर्ट के मुताबिक, शुक्ला ने उन स्थानों की भी पहचान की, जहां कथित तौर पर दान की रकम आपस में बांटी गई थी। रिपोर्ट के अनुसार, जांच एजेंसियों ने इस मामले में अब तक 20.39 लाख रुपये नकद, 1,121 अमेरिकी डॉलर, सोने और चांदी के गहने, अन्य कीमती सामान और एक गाड़ी जब्त की है। पुलिस सूत्रों का दावा है कि UP42AP6054 नंबर की मारुति ब्रेज़ा कार कथित तौर पर दान की हेराफेरी से मिले पैसों से खरीदी गई थी। हालांकि, इस कार का पंजीकरण अविनाश शुक्ला के भाई अभिषेक के नाम पर कराया गया था।

अब तक आठ लोगों की हो चुकी है गिरफ्तारी

रिपोर्ट के मुताबिक, जांच एजेंसियां अब यह पता लगाने में जुटी हैं कि क्या कथित तौर पर हेराफेरी किए गए पैसों से और भी संपत्तियां खरीदी गई थीं। इसके लिए पैसों के लेन-देन और अन्य वित्तीय रिकॉर्ड की जांच की जा रही है। अब तक मंदिर में दान इकट्ठा करने और उसकी गिनती से जुड़े आठ लोगों को गिरफ्तार किया जा चुका है। वहीं, श्रद्धालुओं के दान के कथित दुरुपयोग और पैसों के इस्तेमाल की जांच अभी भी जारी है।