Nissan and Renault say they will compete with new models, especially small cars, and by growing their dealer network.
Maruti, Hyundai & Mahindra together had 72.5% market share in year's first half.
The industry players couldn't hide their disappointment.
Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai would make the largest gain.
Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Monday reported a 29.1 per cent rise in total sales in October.
Whether it is protecting its turf in its core utility vehicle segment through new model launches, or stepping up investment in electric vehicles, the Anand Mahindra-led firm is leaving nothing to chance
HSBC analysts believe the UV which might sell about 3,000 units a month might fail to be an aspirational product in urban India.
Renault Kwid is also the longest of the lot and at 3680mm length, the vehicle may turn out to be the most spacious in its segment.
The AMT variant comes with a turbo charged diesel engine which produces 108.5bhp@4000 rpm and a peak torque of 245Nm@1750rpm
Seven auto companies lost share in the current year because of different reasons.
The MG Hector has grabbed a lot of attention and interest, especially for its segment-above technologies.
Maruti Suzuki posted a marginal increase in January and the likes of Hyundai, Ford and Mahindra & Mahindra reporting a single-digit growth.
Sales of commercial vehicles were up 11.45 per cent to 56,840 units in December 2015.
During May, Maruti Suzuki's domestic car sales were up 2.59 per cent at 87,402 units as against 85,190 units in the same month last year.
Car sales in India surged by 12.87 per cent in December.
During April, Maruti Suzuki India's domestic car sales were up 2.72 per cent at 86,481 units, as against 84,188 units in the same month last year.
Audi India launched the second generation 2016 Audi R8 at the show.
Over 22 passenger and commercial vehicle makers and 18 two- and three-wheeler makers will take part amid proximate security.
If you opt for a petrol variant, you will need to reapply for loan.
From a Rs 9-lakh Maruti to a Rs 2 crore-Nissan, Indian auto industry packs quite a surprise for car buyers
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