TL;DR
Indian car manufacturers started FY27 strongly in April 2026, with overall sales increasing by 25% year-on-year, driven by major players like Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, and Hyundai.
The Indian car market has demonstrated a robust start to the new financial year, with April 2026 witnessing strong sales figures for domestic car companies. Industry estimates indicate that approximately 445,417 cars, sedans, and utility vehicles were sold domestically last month, marking a substantial 25% increase compared to 356,113 units sold in April of the previous year.
This growth comes despite lingering geopolitical uncertainties and has been buoyed by sustained customer demand, potentially fueled by recent GST cuts and reductions in repo rates. Market leader Maruti Suzuki reported its best-ever monthly sales in April, with 187,704 passenger vehicles sold, a 35% increase year-on-year.
Homegrown automakers Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra also recorded impressive growth, with sales increasing by 30.5% (to 59,000 units) and 7.6% (to 56,331 units), respectively. Hyundai Motor India, a key player, saw a robust 17% growth, selling 51,902 units in April. These figures reflect a healthy automotive sector entering FY27 with positive momentum.
