Indian automakers: Who’s building cars, trucks, and EVs in India today?

When you think of Indian automakers, companies that design, assemble, and sell vehicles within India, from compact hatchbacks to heavy-duty trucks and electric vehicles. Also known as Indian car manufacturers, they’re not just making vehicles—they’re reshaping how India moves. India isn’t just buying cars anymore; it’s building them at scale, with a mix of global giants and homegrown innovators driving the change.

Companies like Tata Motors, India’s largest vehicle manufacturer and a leader in electric trucks and passenger EVs and Maruti Suzuki, the country’s top-selling car brand, known for affordable, fuel-efficient models dominate the roads. But behind them, a wave of new players is pushing boundaries—startups like Ola Electric, making electric scooters that outsell many gas-powered bikes, and Mahindra Electric, turning SUVs into EVs with local batteries and software. These aren’t just niche experiments. They’re part of a national push to cut fuel imports, reduce pollution, and build export-ready vehicles.

It’s not just about the cars. It’s about the factories, the supply chains, and the policies backing them. States like Gujarat and Tamil Nadu have become hubs for auto parts, with local suppliers making everything from dashboards to electric motors. The government’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme is giving manufacturers real reasons to invest here—lower costs, faster production, and access to global markets. Meanwhile, Indian automakers are learning from Japan, Germany, and China, but building solutions that fit Indian roads, Indian prices, and Indian needs.

What you’ll find in the posts below are real stories from this industry: how Toyota entered India through a local partner, why Gujarat leads in chemical supplies for auto plants, how electronics manufacturing in India is now powering smart cars, and what’s next for EVs and battery tech. No fluff. Just facts, trends, and the people making it happen.