India, Nov. 14 -- For decades, sedans commanded a place of pride on Indian roads. From the trusted Ambassador and elegant Esteem to the aspirational Honda City, the sedan was synonymous with comfort, status, and long-distance refinement. But over the past five years, this once-dominant segment has witnessed a sharp decline. The segment's market share slipped from nearly a fifth of India's passenger vehicle sales to a single-digit niche.

According to industry data, sedans' share of total passenger vehicle (PV) sales has dropped from ~19% in FY 19 to around 8-9% in FY 25. This structural shift reflects how rapidly consumer preferences are moving away from traditional sedans in favor of SUVs.

Several marquee sedans have seen steep year-ove...