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Ather Rizta Crosses 3 Lakh Sales Milestone in Just Two Years: The Scooter That Changed Ather’s Growth Story
India's electric two-wheeler market has seen several success stories, but few products have transformed a brand's fortunes as dramatically as the Ather Rizta. Officially announced on May 11, 2026, the Rizta crossed the 3 lakh cumulative sales milestone — achieved in just 25 months from its April 2024 launch. Estimated total wholesales stand at 3,09,501 units as of April 2026. "Since its launch, the Rizta was sharply positioned as a family scooter and has resonated extremely w
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May 122 min read


Kia Overtakes Hyundai in South Korea Sales for First Time in 28 Years
Kia outsold Hyundai in South Korea. Not by a mile — just 1,057 units separated them — but in the automotive world, symbolism matters as much as spreadsheets. For a brand that was acquired by Hyundai during financial ruin, this is far more than a monthly sales quirk. It is the culmination of a decade-long reinvention. Kia sold 55,108 units in Korea in April versus 54,051 for Hyundai — a margin of just 1,057 units. Kia posted a 7.9% year-on-year gain while Hyundai reported a 19
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May 122 min read


Indian Car Sales Figures - April 2026
OEMwise Car Sales Figures – Modelwise Car Sales Figures for April 2026 - Best Selling Cars for April 2026 -
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May 121 min read


Best Selling MUVs of April 2026
India’s Multi Utility Vehicle (MUV) segment continued its strong growth trajectory in April 2026, posting a healthy 15.1% year-on-year increase. Total segment sales reached 42,542 units compared to 36,962 units in April 2025, reflecting the rising demand for practical family movers and fleet-friendly MPVs. Rank OEM MUV Apr'26 Apr'25 YoY Apr'26 Segment Share% 1 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga 19,063 15,780 20.8% 44.8% 2 Toyota Innova Hycross + Crysta 9,630 7,699 25.1% 22.6% 3 Kia Carens
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May 122 min read


Renault India Sales Report – April 2026
Renault India posted a remarkable performance in April 2026, recording total domestic sales of 5,413 units, representing a massive 108% year-on-year (YoY) growth compared to 2,602 units sold in April 2025. On a month-on-month (MoM) basis as well, Renault registered a healthy 7% increase over 5,046 units dispatched in March 2026. The standout factor behind Renault’s strong comeback was clearly the return of the legendary Renault Duster, which immediately emerged as the brand’s
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May 111 min read


Tata Motors Sales Report – April 2026
Tata Motors recorded total passenger vehicle sales of 59,000 units in April 2026, registering a strong 31% year-on-year (YoY) growth compared to 45,199 units sold in April 2025. However, on a month-on-month (MoM) basis, volumes declined 11% from 66,192 units recorded in March 2026. Tata Punch remained Tata Motors’ top-selling model with 19,107 units sold in April 2026. The micro SUV posted an impressive 53% YoY growth. Tata Nexon recorded 18,126 units in April 2026, growing 1
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May 111 min read


Best-Selling Mid-Size SUVs in India – April 2026
India’s love affair with SUVs shows no signs of slowing down. April 2026 sales numbers once again underline how the SUV segment has become the backbone of the Indian passenger vehicle market, with automakers aggressively expanding portfolios and consumers continuing to shift away from traditional hatchbacks and sedans. Rank OEM Model Apr'26 Apr'25 YoY Apr'26 Segment Share% 1 Hyundai Creta 15,291 17,016 -10.1% 13.4% 2 Mahindra Scorpio 14,719 15,534 -5.2% 12.9% 3 Maruti Suzuki
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May 112 min read


Best Selling Sedans of April 2026
India’s sedan market may no longer command the volumes it once did, but April 2026 sales figures show that the segment is far from dead. In fact, select models continue to deliver strong numbers despite the overwhelming dominance of SUVs. The latest sales data reveals a market increasingly concentrated around a few key players, with the compact sedan category doing most of the heavy lifting. Rank OEM Model Apr'26 Apr'25 YoY Apr'26 Segment Share% 1 Maruti Suzuki Dzire 23,580 1
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May 102 min read


Toyota Still Rules the World, But BYD’s Rise Signals a Global Auto Power Shift
Toyota Retains Global Sales Crown as BYD Enters Top Five in 2025
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May 93 min read


Hyundai India Sales Report – April 2026
Hyundai Motor India registered total domestic sales of 51,902 units in April 2026, recording a healthy 17% year-on-year growth compared to 44,374 units sold in April 2025. However, on a month-on-month basis, sales declined by 6% from 55,064 units recorded in March 2026. The April 2026 performance highlights Hyundai’s continued dependence on its SUV portfolio, with strong contributions from models like the Hyundai Venue and Hyundai Exter helping offset declines in some of its
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May 92 min read


Kia India Sales – April 2026
Kia India reported total domestic sales of 27,286 units in April 2026, registering a healthy 16% year-on-year (YoY) growth compared to 23,623 units sold in April 2025. However, on a month-on-month (MoM) basis, the company witnessed a 6% decline from 29,112 units dispatched in March 2026. The biggest contributor to Kia’s April 2026 performance was once again the Kia Seltos. The SUV posted sales of 10,566 units, recording an impressive 72% YoY growth over April 2025. Sonet rema
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May 91 min read


Maruti Suzuki Sales Figures - April 2026
India’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki kicked off FY2026-27 on a high note with robust domestic sales growth in April 2026. The company registered total sales of 1,87,704 units, compared to 1,38,704 units in April 2025, marking an impressive 35% year-on-year growth. On a month-on-month basis as well, sales rose by 13% over March 2026’s 1,66,219 units. Dzire emerged as the brand’s top-selling model with 23,580 units, registering a massive 39% YoY growth and an 11% increase ov
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May 91 min read


Best-Selling 7-Seater Cars in India – April 2026
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga emerged as India’s best-selling 7-seater car in April 2026, followed by Mahindra Scorpio and Toyota Innova.
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May 92 min read


Best-Selling Sub-4m SUVs in India – April 2026
India’s compact SUV segment continued its strong momentum in April 2026, posting total sales of 1,19,144 units, a healthy 15.8% YoY growth compared to April 2025. The segment remains one of the most competitive and volume-driven categories in the Indian passenger vehicle market, with strong performances from Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Kia. The biggest highlight of the month was the dominance of the Tata Punch, which emerged as the highest-selling sub-4m SUV in th
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May 82 min read


Top 25 Selling Cars in India – April 2026
India’s passenger vehicle market started FY2027 on a strong note, with several automakers posting record monthly sales in April 2026. The month saw a healthy mix of SUVs, hatchbacks, sedans, and MPVs dominate the charts, while compact SUVs continued their rapid rise in popularity. Maruti Suzuki retained its market leadership with multiple models in the top 25 list, while Tata, Hyundai, Mahindra, Kia, and Toyota also recorded strong performances. Leading the sales charts was t
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May 72 min read


April 2026 Car Sales - Snapshot
India car sales in April 2026 reached 4,41,721 units, registering a 25% year-on-year growth but a 1.3% decline month-on-month. Maruti Suzuki led the market with a 42.5% share, followed by Tata Motors and Mahindra, reflecting continued dominance in the passenger vehicle segment.
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May 61 min read


Best-Selling Petrol Cars in India – FY2026 Analysis
Explore the top 25 best-selling petrol cars in India for FY2026. See model-wise sales, market share, and key trends across hatchbacks and SUVs.
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May 52 min read


Indian 2 Wheeler Exports Figures – FY2026
OEMwise Exports Snapshot – Two Wheeler Modelwise Exports for FY2026 - Top 25 Exported Two Wheelers from India - Rank OEM Model Segment Year-on-Year Comparo FY2026 FY2025 Growth (%) 1 TVS STAR CITY 125 cc Motorcycle 7,20,258 5,09,449 41% 2 Bajaj Boxer 100 cc Motorcycle 5,49,940 5,01,753 10% 3 Bajaj Pulsar 160 + 200 NS Motorcycle 2,36,951 2,12,767 11% 4 Bajaj Boxer 125 cc Motorcycle 1,99,760 96,682 107% 5 TVS STAR CITY Motorcycle 1,96,522 1,86,261 6% 6 Bajaj CT 125 cc Motorcycl
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May 41 min read


Toyota Innova : Crysta vs Hycross Sales
Toyota Innova Sales FY2026: Hycross Surges Ahead as Crysta Declines
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May 43 min read


Top 25 Exported Two-Wheelers from India in FY2026
India’s two-wheeler export momentum in FY2026 was not just about overall growth—it was driven by a strong mix of high-volume commuter motorcycles and a few standout performers across OEMs. The Top 25 exported two-wheelers clearly highlight one trend: affordable, fuel-efficient motorcycles continue to dominate global demand. Here is the definitive model-by-model breakdown of India's top 25 exported two-wheelers in FY2026. Rank OEM Model Segment Year-on-Year Comparo FY2026 FY20
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May 34 min read
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