India’s passenger vehicle market recorded a strong September 2026, with Vahan registrations reaching 4,20,359 units, up 31.8% year-on-year from 3,18,907 units in September 2025. Registrations also improved 2.6% month-on-monthcompared with 4,09,528 units in August 2026. The September numbers show broad-based growth across most major carmakers, with Maruti Suzuki retaining a commanding lead, while Mahindra, Tata Motors and Hyundai continued to occupy the next three positions. K

Kia India recorded its highest-ever monthly domestic wholesale sales in September 2026, dispatching 32,017 vehicles, compared with 22,700 units in September 2025. The performance represents 41% year-on-year growth, with an additional 9,317 vehicles dispatched over the corresponding month last year. September also delivered a sequential improvement. Against August 2026 volumes of 29,042 units, Kia added 2,975 vehicles, translating into 10.2% month-on-month growth. Period Lates

India’s hybrid car market recorded 7,877 units in August 2026, declining 18.6% YoY. Toyota dominated with an 80.2% market share, while Maruti Suzuki was the only OEM to register YoY growth.

India’s CNG passenger vehicle market maintained strong momentum in August 2026, with combined dispatches of 1,05,249 units, up from 72,062 units in August 2025. This translates into a robust 46.1% year-on-year growth. Maruti Suzuki continued to dominate the CNG market, accounting for almost seven out of every ten CNG cars dispatched during the month. Tata Motors, however, recorded the strongest percentage growth among the major manufacturers, while Hyundai also expanded its

India’s electric passenger vehicle market recorded 36,593 dispatches in August 2026, registering 85% YoY growth. The Mahindra 9S emerged as the best-selling EV with 4,508 units, narrowly ahead of the Tata Punch EV at 4,430 units.

India’s electric car market recorded 36,593 unit dispatches in August 2026, up 84.9% YoY. Tata retained the top position with 16,042 units and 43.8% market share, while Mahindra more than doubled volumes to 8,313 units.

Tata Punch topped the best-selling cars chart in August 2026 with 21,320 units, nearly doubling its year-ago tally. Maruti Suzuki Wagon R finished second with 20,180 units, followed by the Swift at 19,832 units. Maruti Suzuki had the widest representation in the rankings, accounting for six of the top 10 models and 10 of the top 25. Kia Seltos recorded the highest percentage growth among entries with a non-zero year-ago base, rising 150%. The 25 listed entries together record

OEMwise Car Sales Figures – Modelwise Car Sales Figures for August 2026 - Best Selling Cars for August 2026 -

Toyota recorded 28,410 units in August 2026, according to the supplied model-wise dispatch data. Volumes declined 3% year-on-year from 29,302 units in August 2025 and 7% month-on-month from 30,516 units in July 2026. The combined Innova and Hycross range remained Toyota’s largest volume contributor, followed by the Hyryder. Fortuner, Taisor and Rumion registered year-on-year gains, but a sharp fall in Glanza dispatches weighed on the overall result. Toyota August 2026 Sales:

India’s top 10 MUVs recorded 42,654 dispatches in August 2026, up 7% YoY. Maruti Suzuki Ertiga led the market with 18,516 units and a 43.4% share, followed by Toyota Innova and Kia Carens + Clavis.

India’s 7-seater passenger vehicle segment recorded 86,703 units in August 2026, growing 27.7% YoY. Maruti Suzuki Ertiga retained the top spot with 18,516 units, while Mahindra Scorpio surged 58.3% to 15,576 units.

Nissan recorded 3,426 units in August 2026, registering 148% year-on-year growth over the 1,384 units recorded in August 2025. However, monthly volumes declined 24% from 4,518 units in July 2026. The Magnite remained Nissan’s highest-selling model, narrowly ahead of the Gravite. Both models posted modest month-on-month growth, while a sharp decline in Tekton volumes pulled down the overall tally. Nissan Sales August 2026 – Model-Wise Performance Model Aug 2026 Aug 2025 YoY Gr

Honda recorded 5,385 units in domestic dispatches in August 2026, registering 40% year-on-year growth over 3,850 units in August 2025. However, volumes declined 10% month-on-month from 6,014 units in July 2026. The Amaze drove Honda’s annual growth, doubling its dispatches and accounting for nearly two-thirds of the brand’s monthly total. The Elevate, City and ZR-V all recorded lower volumes compared with July. Honda Model-Wise Sales – August 2026 Model Aug 2026 Aug 2025 YoY

Renault recorded domestic dispatches of 2,842 units in August 2026, down 6% year-on-year from 3,015 units in August 2025. Volumes also declined 14% month-on-month compared with 3,293 units in July 2026. The Triber remained Renault’s largest volume contributor, accounting for over half of the brand’s monthly dispatches. The Kwid posted strong growth over its year-ago base, while the Kiger recorded a sharp annual decline. All four models registered lower dispatches compared wit

India’s sub-4m SUV segment recorded 1,21,391 units in August 2026, up 40.9% YoY. Tata Punch led with 21,320 units, followed closely by Maruti Fronx and Tata Nexon.

India’s sedan market grew 15.7% YoY in August 2026 to 32,913 units. Maruti Suzuki Dzire retained an overwhelming lead with 18,418 units and 56% share, while Honda Amaze emerged as the biggest gainer with 100.3% YoY growth.

Volkswagen reported sales of 2,283 units in August 2026, down from 2,719 units in August 2025, marking a 16% year-on-year decline. Compared with July 2026, when the brand recorded 2,715 units, volumes also fell by 16%. The Virtus remained Volkswagen’s highest-selling model, followed by the Taigun. Together, these two models contributed 2,239 units, accounting for approximately 98% of the brand’s August volumes. The table below shows Volkswagen’s model-wise performance: Model

Tata recorded total passenger vehicle dispatches of 65,253 units in August 2026, registering a strong 59% year-on-year growth over the 41,001 units dispatched in August 2025. Volumes also increased 4% month-on-month from 62,611 units in July 2026. Punch remained Tata’s highest-selling model, followed by Nexon, while Tiago delivered substantial growth. Together, Punch and Nexon contributed 39,751 units—nearly 61% of Tata’s total dispatches during the month. Model Aug 2026 Aug

Maruti Suzuki recorded 1,76,971 units in domestic passenger vehicle dispatches in August 2026, registering 35% year-on-year growth over 1,31,278 units in August 2025. However, volumes declined 10% month-on-month from 1,96,203 units in July 2026. The Wagon R topped Maruti Suzuki’s sales chart, followed by the Swift and Fronx. While most models registered annual growth, the sequential picture was softer, with only Brezza, Victoris, Jimny and S-Presso posting gains over July. Th

Hyundai recorded dispatches of 54,396 units in August 2026, registering 24% year-on-year growth over the 44,001 units reported in August 2025. Month-on-month volumes remained broadly stable, rising by just 186 units, or 0.3%, from July’s 54,210 units. The Creta remained Hyundai’s highest-selling model, followed by the Venue and Exter. While the Creta’s volumes declined sequentially, gains across the Venue, Exter, Aura and Grand i10 helped Hyundai maintain its overall monthly