

Hyundai, Vinfast lead the charge as cabs become the new battleground for carmakers; Maruti sits pretty at top
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai: A near-three-fold growth in passenger vehicle registrations as taxis in four years is set to intensify competition among India's carmakers in the fast growing segment. According to the government's Vahan portal data, vehicles registered for the taxi segment stood at around 312,665 in calendar year 2025, a growth of 9% from the year-ago period.
In 2022, total registrations under this category was 114,535. Overall passenger vehicle retail sales grew about one-tenth to 4.4 million units in 2025. Carmakers are looking to launch and double down on vehicles which are specifically catered to the taxi segment, with Hyundai Motor India and Vinfast India announcing plans over the last few months of competing in the segment with dedicated offerings.
With a market share of around 72%, Maruti Suzuki dominates the segment. “The taxi segment in India has witnessed a remarkable transformation, growing manifold especially over the last five years. This momentum is expected to continue, with the industry poised for further growth in 2026," Tarun Garg, managing director and chief executive at Hyundai Motor India told Mint.
Hyundai launched its new Prime Taxi range in December to double down on the cab segment. In a dedicated taxi range, existing models are fitted with necessary features and design which are used for cab services. Maruti Suzuki offers its Tour range of Dzire, Ertiga, Wagon R, and Eeco vehicles which are generally used for cab services.
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