India Passenger Vehicle Market September 2026: Sales Rise 7.4% as Maruti Suzuki Leads
India’s tracked Top 5 passenger vehicle OEM sales increased 7.4% MoM to 366,507 units in September 2026. Maruti Suzuki maintained market leadership with 170,332 units, while Mahindra & Mahindra recorded the strongest growth at 32.5%.
India Passenger Vehicle Market September 2026: Sales Rise 7.4% as Maruti Suzuki Leads
India’s tracked passenger vehicle OEM sales recorded a strong 7.4% month-on-month increase in September 2026, rising from 341,116 units in August to 366,507 units in September. The market added 25,391 units, indicating stronger passenger vehicle sales momentum during the month.
Maruti Suzuki continued to dominate the market in September, recording 170,332 units, compared with 165,468 units in August. Sales increased by 2.9% MoM, with Maruti Suzuki maintaining its strong market position.
Tata Motors recorded 59,137 units in September, compared with 60,089 units in August. The company registered a marginal 1.6% decline, making it the only leading OEM to report lower sales during the month.
Mahindra & Mahindra delivered the strongest growth, with sales increasing from 43,921 units in August to 58,194 units in September. This represented a significant 32.5% MoM increase, highlighting strong demand for its passenger vehicle portfolio.
Hyundai Motor India recorded 50,366 units in September, up from 46,809 units in August. Sales increased by 7.6% MoM, reflecting steady market performance.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor also recorded healthy growth, with sales rising from 24,829 units to 28,478 units, representing a 14.7% MoM increase.
Key Insights
- India’s tracked passenger vehicle OEM sales increased 7.4% MoM to 366,507 units in September 2026.
- The market added 25,391 units compared with August.
- Maruti Suzuki remained the market leader with 170,332 units.
- Mahindra & Mahindra recorded the strongest growth at 32.5% MoM.
- Toyota Kirloskar Motor increased sales by 14.7% MoM.
- Hyundai Motor India recorded 7.6% growth.
- Tata Motors recorded a marginal 1.6% decline.
- Most major OEMs recorded positive month-on-month growth, supporting overall market expansion.
Conclusion
India’s passenger vehicle market delivered stronger sales momentum in September 2026, with tracked OEM sales increasing 7.4% month-on-month. Maruti Suzuki maintained its leadership, while Mahindra & Mahindra recorded the strongest growth. Toyota and Hyundai also posted healthy gains, while Tata Motors experienced a marginal decline. Overall, September reflected improved performance across most major passenger vehicle manufacturers.