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  • India’s Commercial Vehicle Market Share in FY2025: Tata Motors and Mahindra Lead FADA Rankings

    India’s Commercial Vehicle Market Share in FY2025: Tata Motors and Mahindra Lead FADA Rankings

    India’s commercial vehicle retail market remains highly concentrated, with a handful of manufacturers controlling the majority of sales in FY2025, according to the latest data from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA).

    Tata Motors Leads the Market

    Tata Motors retained its position as India’s largest commercial vehicle retailer in FY2025, capturing a 33.46% market share. While that represents a slight dip from 35.69% in FY2024, the company’s wide-ranging portfolio — spanning small commercial vehicles, intermediate trucks, heavy trucks, and buses — continues to give it strong presence across multiple segments.

    Mahindra & Mahindra Gains Ground

    Mahindra & Mahindra posted a 25.52% retail market share in FY2025, up from 23.94% in FY2024. The automaker’s focus on small commercial vehicles, pickups, and utility-oriented offerings has helped it strengthen its position in last-mile transportation and goods movement.

    Ashok Leyland Holds Steady

    Ashok Leyland accounted for 16.60% of the market in FY2025, nearly unchanged from 16.64% in FY2024. The company remains a major producer of trucks and buses, serving freight, public transport, and logistics applications across the country.

    VE Commercial Vehicles Expands Slightly

    VE Commercial Vehicles, which operates the Eicher brand, recorded a 7.53% market share in FY2025, compared with 7.37% in FY2024. The company competes mainly in the medium-duty and heavy commercial vehicle segments.

    Maruti Suzuki and Others Round Out the List

    Maruti Suzuki held a 4.51% share, up from 4.22%, reflecting the growing importance of compact commercial vehicles for urban and last-mile operations. Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, under the BharatBenz brand, captured 2.06%, while Force Motors and SML Isuzu posted shares of 1.95% and 1.17%, respectively. All other manufacturers collectively accounted for 7.19%.

    These figures show that while a few automakers dominate India’s commercial vehicle sector, smaller players continue to hold meaningful positions in specialised niches. For fleet operators and industry watchers, the FADA data provides a clear snapshot of the competitive dynamics shaping the market.

  • Apple’s iPhone Ultra Poised to Capture 25% of Foldable Market Share Shortly After Launch, Report Says

    Apple’s iPhone Ultra Poised to Capture 25% of Foldable Market Share Shortly After Launch, Report Says

    Apple’s long-awaited entry into the foldable smartphone segment could reshape the competitive landscape far more quickly than anticipated. According to a new report by Smart Analytics Global (SAG), the launch of Apple’s first foldable iPhone—expected in the second half of 2026—is projected to capture a 25% share of global foldable shipments soon after its release.

    The report describes this launch as a market inflection point. Rather than merely taking customers away from Android rivals like Samsung and Huawei, Apple’s ecosystem, brand loyalty, and premium positioning are expected to significantly expand the overall addressable market for foldable devices. SAG assumes Apple will roll out its first foldable iPhone without major manufacturing, shipping, or reliability issues, at a price of approximately $2,000 in 2026. Under this scenario, Apple could become the global leader in foldable smartphones by 2027.

    Currently, Huawei leads the foldable market with around 40% of shipments in Q1 2026, though its share has declined due to rising competition. Samsung has nearly doubled its share to 25%, driven by strong sales of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7. Honor has also strengthened its position in the premium foldable segment, indicating intensifying competition even before Apple’s arrival.

    Beyond vendor rankings, the report highlights a shift toward wider foldable designs. Traditional book-style foldables still dominate, accounting for about 69% of worldwide shipments in Q1 2026, but wide-fold phones—such as Huawei’s Pura X and Pura X Max—are emerging as the next growth engine. SAG predicts wide-fold devices will reach nearly 20 million unit shipments by 2027.

    Despite slower growth in the broader smartphone market, analysts see foldables as a long-term growth area. Apple’s entry is expected to boost consumer awareness, strengthen carrier support, and accelerate mainstream adoption of foldable technology.