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This Independence Day 2026, one fact stands out in India’s sub-Rs 20 lakh car market: three of the five most powerful options here all share the exact same engine. Mahindra’s 2.0-litre mStallion turbo-petrol, producing close to 200 hp, now powers three completely different body styles at this price point, from a pickup-adjacent SUV to a genuine off-roader. For buyers chasing performance without stretching into the premium segment, this concentration of power is worth understanding before shopping elsewhere. Here are the five made-in-India cars delivering the most power under Rs 20 lakh right now.