TL;DR
Major Indian automakers, including Maruti Suzuki, Tata, Mahindra, and Hyundai, reported strong double-digit growth in passenger vehicle sales for September 2026, driven by SUV and EV demand.
The Indian car market experienced robust sales in September 2026, with leading manufacturers such as Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Mahindra, and Hyundai reporting double-digit year-on-year growth in their domestic passenger vehicle segments.
Maruti Suzuki continued its market dominance, recording 1,81,838 domestic passenger vehicle sales, marking an approximately 36.9% increase compared to September 2025. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles sold 68,810 units, while Mahindra reported 64,092 SUV sales, and Hyundai achieved 57,166 domestic sales. In contrast, Toyota experienced a year-on-year decline in its September sales figures.
The demand for SUVs, electric vehicles (EVs), and the onset of the festive season were identified as key drivers behind this growth. However, it's important to note that most of these monthly figures represent wholesale dispatches to dealers rather than final retail registrations. The overall official passenger vehicle wholesale total for September 2026 from SIAM (Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers) was yet to be published as of October 3rd, 2026.
