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

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

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

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

We have presented the Wholesales (dispatch figures of OEM to dealers) here . A lot of requests came in to cover the Vahan Figures as well to present the actual Industry scenario. This article is presented to highlight the RTO registration figures sourced from the Vahan portal. India’s passenger vehicle market closed CY2025 on a strong note, with total Vahan registrations at 43,51,640 units, compared to 40,11,725 units in CY2024 — reflecting a healthy 8.5% year-on-year growth.

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

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

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

Highlights Maruti Wagon-R became the best-selling car in H1-2025, followed by Hyundai Creta Tata Punch dropped to #10 in 2025, from the...

Highlights: Mahindra became the second-largest carmaker in India Mahindra (+2.2%) gained significant market share by posting 20% growth...

Highlights 2025 registered the highest-ever half-yearly whole sale of 21,89,733 vehicles, but the growth rate dropped to 1.3% 4,02,761...

Highlights Petrol cars remained the top sellers, contributing 57.5% to FY2025 (April 2024 - March 2025). However, petrol vehicle sales...

Over 43.2 Lakh Passenger Cars were sold in FY2025 (Apr' 24 - Mar '25), which grew by 2.5% over FY2024 and 11.3% compared to FY2023. This...

Maruti Wagon R was the best selling car of FY2025 (Apr'24-Mar'25). Tata Motors punch ranked a close second and was 1,879 units behind...

Highlights 1,06,966 mass-market battery EVs were sold in 2024, posting 19% growth over 2023 BEV sales constituted 2.5% of total passenger...

Highlights Tata Punch became the best-selling car in 2024 SUV and crossover body-style products are now in the majority in the top 10...

Highlights: Mahindra (+1.8%) and Toyota (+1.6%) gained significant market share by posting 22% and 36% growth, respectively Besides them,...

Highlights 2024 registered the highest-ever yearly whole sales of 42,86,423 vehicles, but the growth rate moderated to 4.6% 3,97,921...

The Indian automotive sector's performance from 2018 to 2024 showcases a complex and evolving landscape, with distinct recovery patterns...

Highlights CNG passenger vehicle sales grew by 59% in H1 2024, with a market share of 16.4% Diesel passenger vehicle sales were stable at...