Major Automakers Post Highest-Ever Monthly Sales, Led by SUVs and Compact Cars

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India's automobile market continues to show signs of growth, with major manufacturers reporting record sales in October. The festival season and reduced Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates have contributed to the surge in demand for passenger vehicles. Key players in the industry, including Maruti Suzuki India, Mahindra and Mahindra, Tata Motors, Hyundai Motor India, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Honda Cars India, Skoda Auto India, Kia India, and Nissan Motor India, have all witnessed significant sales growth during the month.

Key Takeaways:

  • Maruti Suzuki India sold 220,894 units in October, its highest-ever monthly sales, with a 7% growth from 206,434 units in October 2024.
  • Mahindra and Mahindra reported a 31% year-on-year (YoY) sales growth in passenger vehicles, with total domestic sales of 71,624 units in October.
  • Tata Motors registered a 27% YoY growth in passenger vehicle sales, with a record 61,295 units sold in October, including electric vehicles (EVs).
  • Hyundai Motor India achieved a marginal decline in total sales from October 2024, despite reporting domestic sales of 53,792 units and exports of 16,102 units.
  • Toyota Kirloskar Motor reported a 39% rise in total sales at 42,892 units in October.
  • Honda Cars India reported a 15.3% increase in domestic sales at 6,394 units in October.
  • Skoda Auto India reported its highest-ever monthly sales of 8,252 units, while Kia India achieved a 30% rise in sales at 29,556 units in October.
  • Nissan Motor India reported consolidated sales of 9,675 units in October, with domestic wholesale at 2,402 units.

Statistics:

  • 176,318 domestic passenger vehicles were sold in India in October, compared to 159,591 units in October 2024.
  • The top 3 manufacturers (Maruti Suzuki India, Mahindra and Mahindra, and Tata Motors) reported a combined sales growth of 22% year-on-year in October.
  • Over 1 lakh vehicle deliveries were made by Tata Motors between Navratri and Diwali, marking a 33% year-on-year growth.
  • Hyundai Motor India reported a marginal decline of 152 in total sales from October 2024 to October 2025.

Sources:

  • Maruti Suzuki India
  • Mahindra and Mahindra
  • Tata Motors
  • Hyundai Motor India
  • Toyota Kirloskar Motor
  • Honda Cars India
  • Skoda Auto India
  • Kia India
  • Nissan Motor India
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