Automotive industry
The automotive industry is a term that covers a wide range of companies and organizations involved in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and selling of motor vehicles, towed vehicles, motorcycles and mopeds. It is one of the world's most important economic sectors by revenue. The automotive industry in India is one of the larger markets in the world. It had previously been one of the fastest growing globally, but is currently experiencing flat or negative growth rates India's passenger car and commercial vehicle manufacturing industry is the sixth largest in the world, with an annual production of more than 3.9 million units in 2011. According to recent reports, India overtook Brazil and became the sixth largest passenger vehicle producer in the world (beating such old and new auto makers as Belgium, United Kingdom, Italy, Canada, Mexico, Russia, Spain, France, Brazil), grew 16 to 18 per cent to sell around three million units in the course of 2011-12. In 2009, India emerged as Asia's fourth largest exporter of passenger cars, behind Japan, South Korea, and Thailand.In 2010, India beat Thailand to become Asia's third largest exporter of passenger cars
Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki India, commonly referred to as Maruti and formerly known as Maruti Udyog Limited, is an automobile manufacturer in India. It is a subsidiary of Japanese automobile and motorcycle manufacturer Suzuki As of November 2012, it had a market share of 37% of the Indian passenger car market. Maruti Suzuki manufactures and sells a complete range of cars from the entry level Alto, to the hatchback Ritz, A-Star, Swift, Wagon R, Zen and sedans DZire, Kizashi and SX4, in the 'C' segment Eeco, Omni, Multi Purpose vehicle Suzuki Ertiga and Sports Utility vehicle Grand Vitara.
The company's headquarters are on Nelson Mandela Road, New Delhi. In February 2012, the company sold its ten millionth vehicle in India. Current automobiles
Current automobiles 1. Omni (Launched 1984) 2. Gypsy (launched 1985) 3. WagonR (Launched 1999) 4. Alto (Launched 2000) 5. Swift (Launched 2005) 6. Estilo (Launched 2006) 7. SX4 (Launched 2007) 8. Swift DZire (Launched 2008) 9. A-star (Launched 2008) 10. Ritz (Launched 2009) 11. Eeco (Launched 2010) 12. Alto K10 (Launched 2010) 13. Maruti Ertiga(Launched 2012), seven seater MPV R3 designed and developed in India, will compete with Toyota Innova, Mahindra Xylo, and Tata Sumo Grande.] In early 2012, Suzuki Ertiga will be exported first to Indonesia in Completely Knock Down car. 14. Maruti XA Alpha based compact SUV to compete with the Ford EcoSport & Renault Duster will be launched in the year 2014 15. Maruti Alto 800, launched 2012 16. Maruti Stingray, launched 2013
Imported automobiles 1. Grand Vitara (Launched 2007) 2. Kizashi (Launched 2011) 3. Swift (Launched 2012)
Discontinued automobiles 1. 1000 (1990–2000) 2. Zen (1993–2006) 3. Esteem (1994–2008) 4. Baleno (1999–2007) 5. Versa (2001–2010) 6. Grand Vitara XL7 (2003–2007) 7. 800 (1983-2012) 8. Alto (2000-2012)
Hyundai Motor India Limited Hyundai Motor India Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Hyundai Motor Company in India. It is the 2nd largest automobile manufacturer in India.
Hyundai Motor India Limited was formed in 6 May 1996 by the Hyundai Motor Company of South Korea. When Hyundai Motor Company entered the Indian Automobile Market in 1996 the Hyundai brand was almost unknown throughout India. For more than a decade till Hyundai arrived, Maruti Suzuki had a near monopoly over the passenger cars segment because TELCO and M&M were solely utility and commercial vehicle manufacturers, while Hindustan and Premier both built outdated and uncompetitive products.
Manufactured locally 1. Hyundai Accent Executive (Launched 2011) 2. Hyundai Santro Xing (Launched 2003) 3. Hyundai Uber Cool i20 (Launched 2008) 4. Hyundai Next Gen i10 (Launched 2010) 5. Hyundai Grand i10 (Launched 2013) 6. Hyundai Fluidic Verna (Launched 2011) 7. Hyundai EON (Launched 2011) 8. Hyundai Neo Fluidic Elantra (Launched 2012)
Imported
1. Hyundai Terracan (2003–2007) 2. Hyundai Elantra (2004–2010) 3. Hyundai Tucson (2005–2010) 4. Hyundai Sonata Transform (2010–2011) 5. Hyundai Santa Fe (Launched 2010) 6. Hyundai Sonata (Launched 2010)
Discontinued
1. Hyundai Santro (1998–2001) 2. Hyundai Accent GTX (1999–2002) 3. Hyundai New Look Santro (2001–2003) 4. Hyundai Sonata Gold (2001–2005) 5. Hyundai Accent Viva (2002–2004) 6. Hyundai Accent CRDi (2002–2004) 7. Hyundai Atos Prime (2003–2008) 8. Hyundai Getz (2004–2007) 9. Hyundai Accent GLS (2004–2005) 10. Hyundai Amica (2005–2008) 11. Hyundai Sonata Embera (2005–2009) 12. Hyundai Accent GLE (2006–2011) 13. Hyundai Verna (2006–2010) 14. Hyundai Getz Prime (2007–2010) 15. Hyundai i10 (2007-2010) 16. Hyundai Verna Transform (2010-2011)

Mahindra & Mahindra
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited (M&M) is an Indian multinational automobile manufacturing corporation headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It is one of the largest vehicle manufacturers by production in the Republic of India. It is a part of Mahindra Group, an Indian conglomerate. The company was founded in 1945 in Ludhiana as Mahindra & Mohammed by brothers K.C. Mahindra and J.C. Mahindra and Malik Ghulam Mohammed After India gained independence and Pakistan was formed, Mohammed emigrated to Pakistan. The company changed its name to Mahindra & Mahindra in 1948. It is ranked #21 in the list of top companies of India in Fortune India 500 in 2011.
Models
* Mahindra CJ500D * Mahindra MM550DP * Mahindra Armada * Mahindra Commander * Mahindra Marshal * Mahindra Majar * Mahindra Legend * Mahindra Thar * Mahindra Invader * Mahindra Bolero * Mahindra Xylo * Mahindra Scorpio (Mahindra Goa in Europe) * Mahindra Verito * Mahindra XUV500 * Mahindra Rexton * Mahindra Rodeo RZ * Mahindra Duro DZ * Mahindra Phanthom

Hindustan Motors

Hindustan Motors is an Indian automaker based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It is part of the Birla Technical Services industrial group. The company was the largest car manufacturer in India before the rise of Maruti Udyog.
It is the producer of the Ambassador car, widely used as a taxicab and as a government limousine. This car is based on the Morris Oxford, a British car that dates back to 1954.
One of the original three car manufacturers in India, founded in 1942 by Mr. B. M. Birla, it was a leader in car sales until the 1980s, when the industry was opened up from protection. All through its history, the company has depended on government patronage for its sales and for survival by eliminating competition. It began in Port Okha near Gujarat; in 1948, it moved to West Bengal. The Place is now Called Hindmotor.
Current Models * Hindustan Ambassador - Classic and Grand available with various choices of engines that vary in type of fuel and engine displacement. (MPFI Petrol 1800cc Isuzu, Diesel 2000cc Isuzu, LPG, CNG etc.) The body design is based on the British Morris Oxford Series III - 1956 * Hindustan Winner a small truck with 1.8L petrol/CNG engine or 1.5L Diesel engine in collaboration with Shandong Shifeng of China * MASCOT T-480 FC - commercial truck.
Discontinued Models * RTV Ranger - trucks made in collaboration with OKA Motor Company, Australia. This truck can be adapted for school bus, ambulance, etc. However it is quite unsafe and is highly prone to roll over due to high center of gravity.[ It was discontinued in 2008. * Hindustan 10 - based on 1947 Morris 10 * Hindustan 14 based on 1948 Morris Oxford MO Series * Hindustan Landmaster- based on Morris Oxford Series II - 1954 * Hindustan Ambassador Mark I, II, Station Wagon, III, IV, Nova -based on the British Morris Oxford Series III - 1956 * Hindustan Contessa - based on the British Vauxhall Victor FE with Isuzu diesel or petrol engines. * Hindustan Pushpak, Trekker and Porter - Multiutility Vehicles based on Ambassador chassis and engines (Half Ton Driveaway Chassis). * Bedford TJ * Isuzu F series - JCS

Ford India Private Limited

Ford India Private Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Ford Motor Company in India. Ford India Private Limited's head quarters are located in Chengalpattu, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It currently is the 6th largest car maker in India after Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata, Mahindra and Chevrolet.
The modern Ford India Private Limited began production in 1996, although the roots trace back to 1907 when the Model A was launched. Its manufacturing facilities are in Maraimalai Nagar near Chennai. Ford India Private Limited began production in 1926, but was shut down in 1954 as the company was in loss. Production began again with the joint venture Mahindra Ford India Limited (MFIL) in October 1995, a 50-50 venture with Mahindra & Mahindra Limited. Ford Motor Company increased its interest to 72% in March 1998 and renamed the company Ford India Private Limited.
Current Models 1. Ford Endeavour (Launched 2003) 2. Ford Classic(Launched 2005) 3. Ford Fiesta (Launched 2011) 4. Ford Figo (Launched 2010) 5. Ford Ecosport (Launched June 2013)
Discontinued Models 1. Ford Ikon (1999–2010) 2. Ford Escort (1996–2001) 3. Ford Mondeo (2001–2006) 4. Ford Fusion (2004–2010)