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Wheelwatch | Deloitte India’s auto sector tracker

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‘Wheelwatch’ presents a concise quarterly pulse of India’s evolving automotive landscape. As the economy balances rural pressures with rising urban aspirations, mobility preferences are shifting, premium and electric segments continue to climb even as entry-level demand moderates.

This second edition of the tracker, spanning April–October FY2026, delivers an evidence-led view of the sector’s key drivers and the trends shaping its trajectory.

Download the report to stay ahead with data-backed insights on market performance, policy signals, and what’s really shaping the road ahead.

India Market Insights

  • 9 Indian banks have been recognized as ‘Digital Champions’ out of 40 banks being awarded the title globally
  • India’s DBM Index has grown from 43% to 59%, witnessing a 16-percentage point (pp) increase
  • Indian digital champions have outperformed global digital champions across most journey steps, with India’s overall DBM Index of 59% exceeding the global average DBM Index by 20 percentage points (pp)
     

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