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India - New car sales in 2026 by OEM, vehicle type

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Flash report, Automotive sales volume, 2026

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Flash report, March 2026

Apr 16, 2026

*There are cases where recently released data and detailed information in the database do not match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data.

Indian passenger vehicle wholesale increase by 14.1% in March 2026
Indian passenger vehicle wholesale in March 2026 were up 14.1% y/y to 376,268 units.
For January through March of 2026, total vehicle wholesale were up 14.3% to 1,642,086 units, compared to the same period of 2025. PVs (passenger vehicle, UV and van) sales were up 13.2% y/y to 1,316,282 units (excludes BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo Cars and Tata). CVs (M&HCVs and LCVs) sales were up 19.0% y/y to 325,804 units (excludes Daimler and Scania).
Based on the release of carmakers, the available sales results are as follows:
Maruti Suzuki sales of 169,428 units increased 10.6% in March compared to the same month in 2025. Tata sales of 112,017 units increased 23.8% from last year. Mahindra sales of 85,200 units increased 20.8% from last year. Hyundai sales of 55,064 units increased 6.3% from last year. Toyota sales of 35,125 units increased 23.8% from last year. Honda sales of 7,585 units increased 4.9% from last year. Kia sales of 29,112 units increased 14.1% from last year. MG sales of 6,528 units increased 18.7% from last year.
In March 2026, PV wholesale sales rose 14.1% y/y while retail sales increased 21.5% y/y, maintaining solid growth. PV retail sales in the urban market were up 18.5%, and rural market were up 26.5%, with rural sales continuing to outperform urban sales. The channel is in a markedly healthier position, with March inventory at approximately 28 days compared to over 50 days a year ago. Looking ahead, the near-term demand environment remains broadly constructive, though it enters phase of measured transition after a strong year-end.

India - New Vehicle Sales (Wholesale)

By type
Type Mar. 2026 Y-o-Y Jan. 2026-Mar. 2026 Y-o-Y
Passenger Vehicles (Including UVs/MPVs) 376,268 14.1% 1,316,282 13.2%
Commercial Vehicles N/A -% 325,804 19.0%
Grand Total -% -% 1,642,086 14.3%
Source:Various media reports
December data and Jan.-Mar. data for passenger cars does not include BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Tata.
December data does not include Tata.
December data for commercial vehicles is not available. Jan.-Mar. data does not include Daimler or Scania.

India - New Vehicle Sales by major Makers

Make Mar. 2026 Mar. 2025 Y-o-Y
Maruti Suzuki 169,428 153,134 10.6%
Tata 112,017 90,500 23.8%
Mahindra & Mahindra 85,200 70,536 20.8%
Hyundai 55,064 51,820 6.3%
Toyota 35,125 28,373 23.8%
Honda 7,585 7,228 4.9%
Kia 29,112 25,525 14.1%
MG 6,528 5,501 18.7%
Source: Releases by each company


Flash report, February 2026

Mar 16, 2026

*There are cases where recently released data and detailed information in the database do not match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data.

Indian passenger vehicle wholesale increases by 7.3% in February 2026
Indian passenger vehicle wholesale in February 2026 were up 7.3% y/y to 355,376 units.
Based on the release of carmakers, the available wholesale results of PVs are as follows:
Maruti Suzuki sales of 164,130 units increased 0.4% in February compared to the same month in 2025. Tata sales of 103,222 units increased 33.7% from last year. Mahindra sales of 84,603 units increased 16.1% from last year. Hyundai sales of 52,407 units increased 9.8% from last year. Toyota sales of 30,737 units increased 16.4% from last year. Honda sales of 5,629 units increased 0.2% from last year. Kia sales of 27,610 units increased 10.3% from last year. MG sales of 4,957 units increased 23.9% from last year.
Against the backdrop of GST 2.0, sustained demand continues in passenger vehicle segment, with retail sales in urban markets growing 21.1%, as SUVs and utility vehicles continue to drive overall volumes, while retail sales in rural markets surged 34.2%, driven mainly by small cars. As a result, overall retail sales of passenger vehicles recorded significant growth of 26.1%.

India - New Vehicle Sales (Wholesale)

By type

Type Feb. 2026 Feb. 2025 Y-o-Y
Passenger Vehicles (Including UVs/MPVs) 355,376 331,254 7.3%
Commercial Vehicles N/A N/A -%
Grand Total N/A N/A -%

Source:Various media reports
Data for passenger cars does not include BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Tata.
Commercial vehicles will be updated every 3 months.

India - New Vehicle Sales by major Makers
Make Feb. 2026 Feb. 2025 Y-o-Y
Maruti Suzuki 164,130 163,501 0.4%
Tata 103,222 77,232 33.7%
Mahindra & Mahindra 84,603 72,865 16.1%
Hyundai 52,407 47,727 9.8%
Toyota 30,737 26,414 16.4%
Honda 5,629 5,616 0.2%
Kia 27,610 25,026 10.3%
MG 4,957 4,002 23.9%
Source: Releases by each company

Flash report, January 2026

Feb 16, 2026

*There are cases where recently released data and detailed information in the database do not match up for reasons including different information sources, and discrepancies between preliminary reports and confirmed data.

Indian passenger vehicle wholesale increases by 8.0% in January 2026
Indian passenger vehicle wholesale in January 2026 were up 8.0% y/y to 379,394 units.
Based on the release of carmakers, the available wholesale results of PVs are as follows:
Maruti Suzuki sales of 178,300 units increased 0.3% in January compared to the same month in 2025. Tata sales of 109,910 units increased 40.2% from last year. Mahindra sales of 91,166 units increased 24.2% from last year. Hyundai sales of 59,107 units increased 9.5% from last year. Toyota sales of 30,630 units increased 17.0% from last year. Honda sales of 6,193 units decreased 15.5% from last year. Kia sales of 27,603 units increased 10.3% from last year. MG sales of 4,843 units increased 8.7% from last year.
Retail sales of passenger vehicles in January reached 513,475 units, up 7.2% y/y, continuing the strong sales since October last year. In January, rural retail sales grew significantly, up 14.4% compared to the same month last year. Amid stable economic growth triggered by the GST reform, demand continues to expand beyond urban areas, with sales of entry-level vehicles such as compact SUVs increasing.
India - New Vehicle Sales (Wholesale)

By type
Type Jan. 2026 Jan. 2025 Y-o-Y
Passenger Vehicles (Including UVs/MPVs)
379,394
351,310
8.0%
Commercial Vehicles
N/A
N/A
-%
Grand Total
N/A
N/A
-%
Source:Various media reports
Data for passenger cars does not include BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Tata.
Commercial vehicles will be updated every 3 months.

India - New Vehicle Sales by major Makers
Make Jan. 2026 Jan. 2025 Y-o-Y
Maruti Suzuki 178,300 177,688 0.3%
Tata 109,910 78,399 40.2%
Mahindra & Mahindra 91,166 73,409 24.2%
Hyundai 59,107 54,003 9.5%
Toyota 30,630 26,178 17.0%
Honda 6,193 7,325 -15.5%
Kia 27,603 25,025 10.3%
MG 4,843 4,455 8.7%
Source: Releases by each company

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