Japanese automaker Nissan Motor India (NMIPL) has given additional responsibility of Director - Dealer Network Development and Customer Quality Training (DND-CQT) to Abhishek Arora effective 14 November 2024.

Arora will continue to focus on his current role as Director – Transformation & New Projects. In his new role, he will be responsible to lead channel development and management for the brand as well as drive strategic initiatives linked to network development and business to ensure Nissan’s future readiness.

The company said he has deep expertise in managing premium automotive networks and is set to bring significant value to Nissan’s India CBU business, further strengthening its market presence.

Arora had joined Nissan in September 2024 as Director - Transformation and New Projects and was given interim charge of Director - DNDCQT in October 2024. He is now set to lead the DND-CQT function full time and continue to manage transformation projects.

Prior to joining Nissan India, he led key functions such as network development, business management, sales training and others at Audi India. He has also worked with General Motors, Tata Motors, and Honda Motorcycles in various roles.

Saurabh Vatsa, MD, Nissan Motor India (NMIPL), said, “We are delighted to welcome Abhishek Arora at Nissan as Director – DND-CQT in addition to his current responsibilities in driving Transformation Projects. We are confident that his extensive experience and strategic leadership in the premium automotive space will play an important role in strengthening our network capabilities. His leadership will ensure that we are well-positioned to execute our upcoming product launches and further enhance customer experience as we work towards long-term growth and success in this dynamic market with a mix of localized and CBU products.”

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JSW MG Motor India has reported its wholesales for April 2026, selling 6,018 passenger vehicles (PVs), up 3 percent YoY.

The company said despite the supply chain disruptions due to the West Asia crisis, it witnessed growth across its internal combustion engine (ICE) and new energy vehicle portfolios.

JSW MG Motor India stated that market demand has softened as the crisis dampened consumer sentiment.

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Kia India, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has reported its strongest April performance since beginning operations in the country.

The automaker achieved wholesale volumes of 27,286 units, witnessing a 16 percent YoY growth compared to the 23,623 units sold in April 2025.

For CY2026, the company states it has recorded 111,611 unit wholesales YTD, a 13 percent increase over the 99,199 units sold during the same period the previous year.

Kia India also reached a cumulative 1.5 million domestic sales milestone within seven years of operating in the Indian market.

The company attributed the robust performance to the Seltos SUV, which remains the primary volume driver, accounting for over 41 percent of total sales. The Sonet follows with a 36 percent share, whilst the Carens line-up contributes 20 percent.

In April 2026, Seltos and Sonet SUVs surpassed the 10,000-unit mark.

Atul Sood, Senior Vice-President – Sales & Marketing, at Kia India, said, “Our highest-ever April performance builds on the steady growth we have seen over the past several months. This momentum is being led by the new Kia Seltos, with Sonet and Carens along with Clavis continuing to strengthen our presence across key segments through ongoing enhancements. The expansion of our service network further reflects our focus on improving accessibility and delivering seamless ownership experience to customers.”

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Mumbai-headquartered SUV major Mahindra & Mahindra has announced wholesales of 56,331 units in April 2026, up 8 percent as against 52,330 units sold last year, while exports came at 1,502 units last month.

On the other hand, domestic commercial vehicle wholesales stood at 23,427, which was 7 percent higher YoY. This includes 20,443 LCV in the 2-tonne to 3.5-tonne range, up 7 percent YoY, and 2,984 LCV in the less than 2-tonne category, up 13 percent YoY.

Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra, said, “The year 2027 has begun on a positive note in April by achieving SUV sales of 56,331 units, a growth of 8 percent and total vehicle sales of 94,627 units, a 14 percent growth over the same month last year.”

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Hyundai Motor India (HMIL), one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has announced its highest-ever domestic sales for the month of April, reaching 51,902 units, which marks a 17 percent YoY growth over April 2025.

Last month, the company sold 51,902 units in the domestic market and exported 13,708 units. Interestingly, the popular Hyundai Venue C-SUV achieved its highest-ever monthly domestic sales of 12,420 units in April 2026.

Tarun Garg, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India, said, “We have opened the new financial year on a strong note, carrying forward the momentum built in recent months into April 2026. With monthly domestic sales of 51,902 units, Hyundai Motor India has achieved its highest-ever April domestic sales, registering a robust 17 percent YoY growth. The encouraging response to our recent product interventions, including the new Exter, Verna, Ioniq 5 and Creta Summer Edition, Grand i10 NIOS Vibe Edition and Venue Knight Edition – has reinforced the competitiveness of our line-up. The 5‑Star Bharat NCAP rating for Venue and Venue N Line further exemplifies our steadfast commitment to safety, contributing to the model’s highest-ever monthly domestic sales of 12,420 units. As we move ahead, we remain dedicated to delivering future-ready innovation, benchmark safety and a delightful ownership experience for customers across India.”

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