India’s passenger vehicle industry witnessed a strong performance in October 2026, with leading automobile manufacturers reporting significant year-on-year growth in sales. Boosted by robust festive-season demand, Maruti Suzuki India achieved its highest-ever monthly sales, while Hyundai Motor India and Mahindra & Mahindra also recorded notable milestones.
Tata Motors and JSW MG Motor India further contributed to the positive industry momentum, reflecting sustained consumer demand across different vehicle segments.
Maruti Suzuki Records Its Highest-Ever Monthly Sales
Maruti Suzuki India recorded its highest-ever monthly sales in October 2026, with total vehicle dispatches increasing by 25% year-on-year to approximately 2.76 lakh units.
The company’s domestic passenger vehicle dispatches grew by more than 20%, reaching 2.12 lakh units during the month.
Meanwhile, total domestic dispatches, including the Super Carry light commercial vehicle and supplies to other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), increased by approximately 19% to 2.26 lakh units.
The strong performance highlights Maruti Suzuki’s continued dominance in India’s passenger vehicle market amid heightened festive-season demand.
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Reports 23% Growth
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd reported a 23% year-on-year increase in total sales across domestic and international markets in October 2026.
The company sold 75,426 vehicles, compared with 61,295 units in October last year.
Domestic passenger vehicle sales increased by 21% to 73,894 units. Meanwhile, international sales witnessed a sharp rise, reaching 1,532 units compared with just 161 units in the corresponding period last year.
The growth reflects improved performance in both domestic and overseas markets.
Mahindra & Mahindra Achieves Record Monthly Sales
Mahindra & Mahindra also registered its highest-ever monthly vehicle sales in October 2026.
The automaker reported total sales of 1,31,109 units, marking a 9% year-on-year increase.
Exports delivered particularly strong growth, surging 77% to 7,102 units during the month.
The company’s performance underscores continued demand for its vehicles in domestic and international markets.
Hyundai Motor India Posts Record Sales of 82,299 Units
Hyundai Motor India Ltd achieved its highest-ever monthly sales, including exports, in October 2026.
The company reported total sales of 82,299 units, registering 17.7% growth compared with the same month last year.
Domestic sales increased by 16.7% to a record 62,799 units, while exports climbed 21.1% to 19,500 units.
The strong performance highlights Hyundai’s growing presence in both domestic and international markets.
JSW MG Motor India Records 19% Sales Growth
JSW MG Motor India also reported positive sales momentum, with wholesale dispatches to dealers increasing by 19% year-on-year to 8,013 units in October 2026.
According to the company, its recently introduced models, including the MG Hector Tomahawk EV and the Windsor Indulge edition, have received encouraging customer responses.
The automaker added that deliveries are gaining momentum across the country, supporting its overall sales performance.
Festive Demand Provides Major Boost to India’s Automobile Industry
October 2026 proved to be a strong month for India’s automobile industry, with major manufacturers reporting healthy growth and several companies achieving new sales milestones.
Maruti Suzuki led the momentum with its highest-ever monthly dispatches, while Hyundai and Mahindra also recorded significant achievements. Tata Motors and JSW MG Motor India further strengthened the positive industry outlook.
The strong performance reflects the impact of festive-season purchases, improving consumer demand and continued interest in new vehicle models. With leading automakers reporting encouraging sales figures, India’s passenger vehicle market appears to have maintained its growth momentum during the festive period.
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