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Indian Car Sales Figures - January 2026
OEMwise Car Sales Figures – Modelwise Car Sales Figures for January 2026 - Best Selling Cars for January 2026 -
Team Autopunditz
Feb 101 min read


Top 25 Selling Cars in India for January 2026
The Tata Nexon emerged as India's best-selling car for January 2026, with 23,365 units sold across petrol, diesel, and electric versions. The model sold an impressive 52% higher than the same period last year. The revision in the GST structure has largely impacted sub-4m models, and the compact SUVs have become more attractive than ever! Maruti's Dzire continues to be a favorite among both private buyers and fleet operators due to its fuel efficiency and comfort. The model ra
Team Autopunditz
Feb 41 min read


January 2026 Car Sales – Snapshot
January 2026 marked an exceptional start to the year for the Indian automobile industry, with passenger vehicle sales crossing historic milestones across nearly all segments. The industry recorded an offtake of over 4.5 Lakh units and grew by 12.7% vs Jan'25 and 12% vs Dec'25. It was one of the highest ever January sales , a clear sign of a healthy demand environment. Robust customer demand, lean inventories, and a renewed emphasis on SUVs and electric vehicles delivered stro
Team Autopunditz
Feb 32 min read


2025: Indian mass-market passenger vehicle Brand analysis
Highlights: Mahindra became the second-largest carmaker in India Mahindra (+1.5%) gained significant market share by posting 18% growth Toyota, Kia, Skoda, & MG gained market share due to new product launches in 2024 & 2025 The top six brands control 93% of the Indian passenger vehicle market Brand Analysis Mahindra became the second-largest carmaker in India Mahindra (+1.5%) gained significant market share by posting 18% growth After 17 long years (since 2008) Hyundai lost i
Team Autopunditz
Jan 231 min read


Best Selling Cars of 2025
Maruti Dzire became the best-selling car in 2025, followed by the Hyundai Creta Tata Punch dropped to No.10 in 2025, from its No.1 position in 2024 SUV and crossover body-style products are now the majority in the top 10 ranking Mahindra Scorpio is the most expensive product in the top 10 ranking Maruti Dzire new generation (2024) became the best-selling car in 2025. Growth was driven by a 32% surge in sales of its CNG variants, which now account for 56% of sales. The CNG var
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Jan 222 min read


Indian Car Sales Analysis for CY2025
Highlights 2025 registered the highest-ever whole sale of 45,29,913 vehicles, with improvement in growth rate to 5.7% 3% to 13% GST reduction across various PV categories in September 2025 is the major growth driver in 2025 4,66,318 vehicle sales made October 2025 the best sales month in history The Maruti Dzire became the best-selling car in 2025 Mahindra became the second-largest carmaker in 2025 All manufacturers offered discounts to prop up sales in 2025 Indian mass mark
Team Autopunditz
Jan 215 min read


Indian Car Sales Figures - December 2025
OEMwise Car Sales Figures – Modelwise Car Sales Figures for December 2025 - Best Selling Cars for December 2025 -
Team Autopunditz
Jan 101 min read


Top 25 Selling Cars in India for December 2025
Maruti Baleno emerged as India's best-selling car for December 2025 by ousting Tata Nexon, which was in the top slot for the past three consecutive months. It is notable that 9 out of the Top 10 selling cars are sub-4m models and benefited the most from the GST reduction. Also, 3 Hatchbacks fared in the Top 10 list, which has been a significant increase. Maruti's Fronx stood second in the list and was just 1,402 units short of its sibling Baleno. The Baleno platform...
Team Autopunditz
Jan 91 min read


December 2025 Car Sales – Snapshot
India’s car market ended the calendar year on a high note in December 2025, with robust sales growth of 25.8% vs the same period last year. After a year of moderate growth, year-end demand accelerated sharply, driven by tax incentives, festive and promotional offers, and shifting demand patterns. Festive promotions, year-end discounts, and special financing deals encouraged buyers to finalize purchases before the calendar turned. December 2025 emerged as a standout month for
Team Autopunditz
Jan 82 min read


Indian Car Sales Figures - November 2025
OEMwise Car Sales Figures – Modelwise Car Sales Figures for November 2025 - Best Selling Cars for November 2025 -
Team Autopunditz
Dec 11, 20251 min read


Top 25 Selling Cars in India for November 2025
Tata Nexon retained its position as India's best-selling car for November 2025. It is the third consecutive month that Nexon has recorded dispatches of over 22k units. The model sold almost 46% higher than the same period last year and was considerably ahead of the second-ranked Maruti Dzire. Out of the top 25, 14 models are SUVs, 4 are hatchbacks, 3 are MUVs, 2 are sedans and 2 are vans, underlining the continuing SUV preference in India. Only three models in the list show a
Team Autopunditz
Dec 10, 20252 min read


November 2025 Car Sales – Snapshot
The overall passenger-vehicle (PV) market in India saw strong year-on-year growth of 18.7% in November 2025, with a sales volumes of 4,17,495 units sold across OEMs. November 2025 recorded the third-highest monthly PV sales tally in the year. Sales momentum lingered from the festive season that peaked in October and purchases continued even after the festival rush. Even in a historically dull month (November); Consumer demand remained strong. India’s passenger vehicle market
Team Autopunditz
Dec 8, 20252 min read


Indian Car Sales Figures - October 2025
OEMwise Car Sales Figures – Modelwise Car Sales Figures for October 2025 - Best Selling Cars for October 2025 -
Team Autopunditz
Nov 12, 20251 min read


Top 25 Selling Cars in India for October 2025
Tata Nexon retained India's best-selling car tag for October 2025. With over 22k units dispatched in October, the model sold almost 50% higher than the same period last year. Maruti Suzuki's Dzire closed in second with dispatches of 20,791 units and was followed by its sibling Ertiga. Even with the GST revision, hatchbacks haven't gained the desired momentum. There was no hatchback in the Top 3 selling cars of Oct'25, and the volumes primarily seem to have taken off for sub-4
Team Autopunditz
Nov 10, 20251 min read


October 2025 Car Sales – Snapshot
The domestic passenger-vehicle market reported volumes of ~4,66,814 units in October 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of around 17.3%. Automakers like Maruti, Tata, Mahindra, and Kia reported their all-time best-ever monthly numbers in October '25. The rise in sales last month was strongly linked to the introduction of the new GST structure (GST-2.0), which cut tax on entry-level cars from ~28 % to ~18 % and the Festive season demand (Dussehra, Diwali) aided a boost
Team Autopunditz
Nov 7, 20252 min read


Indian Car Sales Figures - September 2025
OEMwise Car Sales Figures – Modelwise Car Sales Figures for September 2025 - Best Selling Cars for September 2025 -
Team Autopunditz
Oct 10, 20251 min read


Top 25 Selling Cars in India for September 2025
Tata Nexon emerged as India's best-selling car for September 2025. With over 22,500 units dispatched in September, this is the highest...
Team Autopunditz
Oct 9, 20251 min read


September 2025 Car Sales – Snapshot
India’s passenger vehicle market rose about 5.5% year-on-year and was driven largely by festive demand and tax reforms. Sales remained...
Team Autopunditz
Oct 8, 20252 min read


Indian Car Sales Figures - August 2025
OEMwise Car Sales Figures – Modelwise Car Sales Figures for August 2025 - Best Selling Cars for August 2025 -
Team Autopunditz
Sep 15, 20251 min read


Indian Passenger Car market fuel-mix analysis : FY2025
Highlights Petrol cars remained the top sellers, contributing 57.5% to FY2025 (April 2024 - March 2025). However, petrol vehicle sales...
Team Autopunditz
Jun 26, 20252 min read
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