Over the next one year, Nissan plans a portfolio of four products, addressing the Rs 6–20 lakh segment.
17 Feb 2026 | 153 Views | By Kiran Murali
Nissan Motor India will launch three new vehicles over the next 12 months and expand its retail network to more than 250 showrooms by financial year 2026–27, as it looks to rebuild scale in the domestic market after years of operating with a single-product portfolio.
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Nissan Motor India will launch three new vehicles over the next 12 months and expand its retail network to more than 250 showrooms by financial year 2026–27, as it looks to rebuild scale in the domestic market after years of operating with a single-product portfolio.
The company, which has been struggling for scale in the domestic market due to the absence of a strong line-up, is positioning 2026 as a turnaround year driven by fresh launches and deeper market reach.
“When we say Nissan is committed to India, what's really important is the year 2026. This is going to be a year for the brand resurgence for Nissan in India,” said Saurabh Vatsa, managing director of Nissan India.
The product push begins with the launch of the Nissan Gravite, a compact seven-seater multi-purpose vehicle built on the CMF-A+ platform. It will be followed by the Tecton in the middle of the year and then a larger C-segment, seven-seater sport utility vehicle.
“We are bringing in all the products that we have committed to us, starting with the Nissan Gravite right now and then, of course, the Tecton comes in in the middle of the year and then we are looking at another larger C-SUV, 7-seater, which is following that.”
“So, in close succession, we are bringing in three new vehicles in almost 12 months from now. Therefore, the year of resurgence, which is going to be based on a product line-up which is broadly SUVs.”
Nissan currently depends on the Nissan Magnite, which has been its only product for the past few years. The company has sold 240,000 units of the Magnite till now, calling it the foundation of its success in India.
“Many questions from many of you: will the Magnite stay? Yes, the Magnite will stay. It's the foundation of our success and it remains and, of course, a customer-first product strategy, which you are going to get to see across different segments, different vehicles catering to those customers in that segment. The network is going to expand.”
The company plans to move from one product segment to four segments, with a price coverage from Rs 6 lakh to nearly Rs 20 lakh. The potential monthly volume across these four segments is about 250,000 units, Vatsa said.
The limited product portfolio has constrained Nissan’s domestic sales in a market where demand is concentrated in sport utility vehicles. By widening its presence across segments, the automaker aims to improve its share and achieve higher volumes.
According to Gaurav Vangal, associate director for Light Vehicle Production Forecast at S&P Global, Nissan’s challenging phase in India could to be behind them, provided they sustain momentum with upcoming model introductions.
"This year will be pivotal, with multiple launches lined up for the Indian market. However, consistency is key - Indian customers, once disheartened by abrupt product discontinuations, remain cautious," he said.
"The Magnite has played an important role in restoring some confidence, but any uncertain decisions could quickly erode that progress. As the world’s third-largest automotive market, India demands long-term commitment and a customer-first approach, which Nissan must continue to prioritize."
Retail expansion forms the second pillar of its strategy. Nissan will increase its showroom network from 160 outlets to more than 250 by March this year. It also plans to cross 175 workshops in the coming financial year to strengthen after-sales support and improve customer access.
Exports remain a core part of the business model. “Export remains one of our fundamental foundational pillars and, like we've said, in this year, financial year 26–27, we are going to cross 100,000 units of export from India.”
Between April and January of financial year 2026, Nissan produced 89,987 units in India, selling 17,662 units domestically and exporting 68,091 units. In financial year 2025, it produced about 99,000 units, with exports accounting for 71,000 units.
Nissan exports vehicles to more than 65 countries and is among the top five car exporters from the country, according to the company.
With three new models in a year and a sharp expansion of its retail footprint, Nissan is seeking to reposition itself in India’s passenger vehicle market and return to growth in 2026.