India, May 8 -- In a rare twist of fate, Maruti Suzuki cars, known for their consistent bestseller status, have yielded their throne to the Tata Punch for two consecutive months in the Indian passenger vehicle market. March 2024 witnessed Tata's Punch soaring with a total of 17,547 units sold, a figure that escalated to 19,158 units in April.

The Tata Punch's ascent to stardom can be attributed to its SUV body style, a coveted choice among Indian consumers. India's fervent love affair with SUVs was underscored by the fact that SUVs constituted 53 per cent of all passenger vehicles sold in the fiscal year 2023-24. Tata's foray into the micro SUV segment with the Punch took place in 2001.

A pivotal factor contributing to the Punch's popul...