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Car Sales October 2026: Registrations Cross 5 Lakh for Second Time This Year; Maruti Leads with 42.5% Share
India's passenger vehicle registrations crossed the 5 lakh mark in October 2026 for the second time this calendar year, reaching 5,00,001 units. While registrations declined 14.6% YoY against the high post-GST-revision base of October 2025, they grew 15.1% MoM. Maruti Suzuki retained leadership with 42.5% market share, followed by Tata Motors and Mahindra.
Team Autopunditz
1 day ago6 min read


India Car Sales September 2026: Dispatches Rise 21% to 4.58 Lakh Units; Maruti Suzuki Leads, Tata and Mahindra Follow
India's passenger vehicle wholesale dispatches increased 20.9% YoY to 4,57,604 units in September 2026. Maruti Suzuki led with 39.7% market share, followed by Tata Motors and Mahindra. Kia recorded strong 41% growth, while Nissan posted the highest percentage increase at 99.8%.
Team Autopunditz
Oct 86 min read


India Passenger Vehicle Registrations Rise 16% YoY in August 2026; Maruti Leads With 41.8% Share, Tata Strengthens No. 2 Position
India's passenger vehicle registrations rose 16% YoY to 3,96,269 units in August 2026, according to Vahan data. Maruti Suzuki remained the market leader with a 41.8% share, while Tata Motors recorded 40.6% YoY growth and strengthened its No. 2 position.
Team Autopunditz
Sep 35 min read


Best-Selling MUVs in India in July 2026: Ertiga Dominates as Segment Sales Rise 21.5%
India’s MUV segment recorded 46,930 unit sales in July 2026, registering 21.5% year-on-year growth. Maruti Suzuki Ertiga remained the clear market leader with 21,606 units and a commanding 46% segment share.
Team Autopunditz
Aug 63 min read


India Car Sales July 2026: Dispatches Surge 33.6% as Automakers Gear Up for Festive Season
India’s passenger vehicle dispatches surged 33.6% YoY to 4,63,249 units in July 2026, while volumes jumped 18.2% over June. Maruti Suzuki dominated with 1,96,203 units, followed by Tata and Mahindra, as OEMs ramped up dispatches ahead of Onam, Varamahalakshmi and the upcoming festive season.
Team Autopunditz
Aug 54 min read


India Passenger Vehicle Retail Sales Grow 18.4% in July 2026; Maruti Leads, Tata Edges Mahindra for No. 2
India's passenger vehicle registrations reached 4,08,753 units in July 2026, growing 18.4% YoY. Maruti Suzuki retained a commanding 39.7% market share, while just 452 units separated Tata Motors and Mahindra in the battle for second place.
Team Autopunditz
Aug 34 min read
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