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India’s Best-Selling Sedans in FY2026: Dzire Dominates as Segment Grows 19.3%
The Indian sedan market staged a strong comeback in FY2026, registering total sales of 3,99,003 units , reflecting a healthy 19.3% year-on-year growth . While SUVs continue to dominate headlines, sedans have quietly delivered consistent performance—led overwhelmingly by Maruti Suzuki and its blockbuster model, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire. Sedan Sales for FY2026: Rank OEM Model FY2026 FY2025 YoY FY2026 Segment Share% 1 Maruti Suzuki Dzire 2,29,130 1,65,021 38.8% 57.4% 2 Hyundai Au
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Apr 142 min read


Best-Selling 7-Seaters in India – FY2026: MPVs Dominate While Mahindra Strengthens SUV Play
The Indian automotive market continues to show a strong preference for practicality and space, with 7-seater vehicles witnessing robust demand in FY2026. Driven by family-oriented buyers and fleet demand, the segment posted healthy growth, with total dispatches reaching 9.34 lakh units , marking a 7.4% YoY increase . A closer look at the data reveals a clear split— MPVs continue to dominate at the top , while Mahindra-led SUVs are rapidly gaining ground . Rank OEM Model FY202
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Apr 133 min read


Best Selling Cars of FY2026
The Indian automotive landscape in FY2026 has presented a fascinating paradox. While the market continues its aggressive structural shift toward SUVs, the crown for the best-selling vehicle has been reclaimed by a legacy nameplate in a segment many claimed was on the decline. List of Best Selling Cars in India for FY2026: Based on the latest data for the Top 25 nameplates, here is the deep dive into the winners, the velocity leaders, and the shifting consumer patterns of FY20
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Apr 133 min read


Tata Harrier EV Sales Surge: 57% Share Since Launch, Overtakes ICE in Just 1 Month
The launch of the Tata Harrier EV has dramatically reshaped the sales trajectory of the Harrier nameplate, turning it into a strong case study of how electrification can expand—not cannibalize—overall volumes. Backed by the data from June 2025 to March 2026, the shift in consumer preference toward the EV variant has been both swift and decisive. Tata Harrier EV volumes since launch: Harrier Sales ICE EV TOTAL ICE % EV % Mar'26 1229 1597 2826 43% 57% Feb'26 1358 1738 3096 44%
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Apr 112 min read


Indian Car Sales Figures - March 2026
OEMwise Car Sales Figures – Modelwise Car Sales Figures for March 2026 - Best Selling Cars for March 2026 -
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Apr 91 min read


Renault India Sales March 2026: 77% YoY Growth, Duster Relaunch Boosts Volumes
Infographic highlighting Renault India’s March 2026 sales performance including model-wise breakup, YoY and MoM growth, and Duster relaunch impact.
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Apr 81 min read


Skoda India Sales Analysis: March 2026
In March 2026, the Czech automaker recorded total sales of 7,928 units , achieving a 7% Year-on-Year (YoY) growth and a substantial 25% Month-on-Month (MoM) jump compared to February. The data reveals a brand successfully navigating a transitional phase, with its "India 2.0" models continuing to bear the brunt of the volume requirements. Skoda Kylaq remains the primary volume driver for the brand in India. Dispatched at 4,670 units in March 2026, it accounted for over 58%
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Apr 71 min read


India’s SUV Boom: Best-Selling Mid-SUVs of FY2026
The Indian automotive landscape has undergone a seismic shift in the 2025-26 fiscal year, with the Mid-SUV segment emerging as the undisputed powerhouse of the industry. Accounting for a staggering 12,23,616 units in total sales, the segment witnessed a robust 23.6% Year-on-Year (YoY) growth , proving that Indian consumers' appetite for "big, bold, and feature-rich" is stronger than ever. Sales volumes of >4m SUVs in India for FY2026: Rank OEM Model FY2026 FY2025 YoY FY2026
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Apr 72 min read


Kia India Sales Analysis: March 2026
Kia India March 2026 Sales: Record-Breaking 29,112 Units, Sonet & Seltos Lead
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Apr 71 min read


Sub-4m SUV Sales Analysis FY2026: Tata Nexon Leads as Segment Grows 6.3%
The Sub-4m SUV segment continues to be the backbone of India’s passenger vehicle market in FY2026, driven by affordability, high feature content, and strong urban demand. With total sales reaching 12.9 lakh units , the segment registered a healthy 6.3% YoY growth , reaffirming its position as the most competitive and high-volume space in the industry. This segment, comprising compact SUVs under 4 meters, has evolved into a battleground for OEMs, offering a mix of ICE and EV
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Apr 73 min read


FY2026 Car Sales India Analysis: Vahan Data Shows 47 Lakh Registrations, 13% Growth
The Indian automotive industry has crossed a significant milestone in Fiscal Year 2026, showcasing a robust 13.0% Year-on-Year (YoY) growth . According to the latest VAHAN data from FADA (Federation of Automobile Dealers Association), total passenger vehicle sales surged to 47,05,056 units , up from 41,63,927 in FY2025. Disclaimer: The above numbers do not have figures from TS. Vehicle Retail Data has been collated as on 02.04.26 in collaboration with the Ministry of Road Tra
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Apr 62 min read


Toyota Sales Report – March 2026
Toyota India Sales March 2026: Hyryder Hits Record High, Rumion Surges
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Apr 61 min read


Hyundai Car Sales – March 2026 Model-Wise Analysis
Hyundai India posted 55,064 units in March 2026, a moderate 6% YoY gain over 51,820 units in March 2025. More encouragingly, the brand also grew 5% month-on-month from February's 52,407 units — suggesting a genuine sequential recovery, not just a base effect. The Hyundai Creta remains the undisputed king of the portfolio. Despite a marginal 1% dip in both YoY and MoM performance, it contributed nearly a third of Hyundai's total volume with 17,838 units . Following closely is
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Apr 62 min read


Mahindra Car Sales — March 2026: Model-wise Analysis
Mahindra & Mahindra continues its aggressive pursuit of the SUV market, ending the 2025-26 fiscal year with a powerful performance. In March 2026, the automaker clocked 60,272 units, marking a significant 25% Year-on-Year (YoY) growth. While Month-on-Month (MoM) sales remained flat, the brand's shift toward its "New-Age" SUV portfolio is becoming increasingly evident. Scorpio remains the brand's bestseller with 14,578 units . While it saw a marginal 1% MoM dip, it grew 5% Yo
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Apr 62 min read


India Car Sales Analysis - FY2026
India’s passenger vehicle industry closed FY2026 (April 2025 – March 2026) on a strong note, clocking total sales of 46.83 Lakh units , reflecting a healthy 8.4% year-on-year (YoY) growth . The industry reflects a resilient economy, though a deeper look at the data reveals a significant reshuffling of the "Big Three" and a clear shift in consumer preference toward premium SUVs. The Battle for No. 2: Mahindra Overtakes Tata and Hyundai The most striking headline of FY2026 is M
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Apr 62 min read


Tata Motors Model-Wise Sales Analysis – March 2026
Tata Motors has kicked off the final month of the 2025-26 fiscal year with an aggressive performance, solidifying its position as a dominant force in the Indian SUV and EV landscape. With total domestic sales reaching 66,192 units, the homegrown automaker achieved a massive 28% Year-on-Year (YoY) growth and a steady 6% Month-on-Month (MoM) increase. Punch and Nexon emerges as the Power Duo - Tata’s "bread and butter" models continue to fire on all cylinders, collectively acco
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Apr 51 min read


Maruti Suzuki Car Sales March 2026 – Model-Wise Analysis, YoY & MoM Trends
India’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki, continued its strong dominance in March 2026 with total sales of 1,66,219 units, registering a 10% Year-on-Year (YoY) growth compared to 1,50,743 units in March 2025. On a Month-on-Month (MoM) basis, the company recorded a 3% growth, up from 1,61,000 units in February 2026, signaling steady momentum heading into FY27. Top Performing Models – March 2026 Model March 2026 Sales (Units) YoY Change (%) MoM Change (%) Dzire 21,224 +37% +10%
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Apr 52 min read


Top 25 Best-Selling Cars in India – March 2026
Maruti Suzuki Dzire emerges as the best-selling car in March 2026, clocking 21,224 units, up 37% YoY. The sedan continues to defy the SUV wave, driven by its strong fleet demand and fuel efficiency. Close behind are Tata’s SUV twins: Punch at 20,977 units (+18% YoY) and Nexon at 19,810 units (+21% YoY). These models highlight Tata’s continued dominance in the compact SUV space. SUVs account for a significant majority of the Top 25 list: Hyundai Creta (17,838 units) saw a sl
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Apr 41 min read


March 2026 Car Sales – Snapshot
India’s passenger vehicle (PV) market closed March 2026 on a strong note, clocking 4,47,702 units , marking a robust 16.0% year-on-year (YoY) growth and a healthy 6.4% month-on-month (MoM) increase. The data indicate a broad-based recovery in demand, supported by strong retail momentum , improved supply conditions, and continued traction in the SUV segment. However, beneath the surface, market share shifts are becoming more pronounced, with key challengers gaining ground.
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Apr 32 min read


VAHAN Car Registrations – March 2026
VAHAN Car Registrations March 2026: PV Sales Jump 22.8% YoY
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Apr 12 min read
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