Tata Motors produces over 6 lakh units of Punch within 4 years of launch
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The Punch was introduced as a sub-compact SUV aimed at providing an affordable SUV option to Indian buyers. In 2024, it became the highest-selling passenger vehicle in India, according to the homegrown carmaker.
The vehicle is available in petrol, CNG, and electric powertrain options and has received 5-star safety ratings under both Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP protocols. It accounted for 36 per cent of Tata Motors' overall passenger vehicle (PV) sales and held a 38 per cent market share in the sub-compact SUV category in FY25.
More first-time buyers prefer Tata Punch ICE
Ownership trends show that nearly 70 per cent of ICE Punch owners are first-time buyers, while 25 per cent of Punch.ev owners are women, according to the company statement.
Geographically, the model has a balanced spread of demand, with 24 per cent of buyers from tier-1 cities, followed by tier-2 (42 per cent), and tier-3 (34 per cent).
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