Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Indian Automakers Report Strong Sales Growth in 2025
In 2025, many big car companies in India sold a lot more cars and trucks.
Maruti Suzuki, the biggest carmaker, sent a record number of cars to other countries and sold more cars in India.
Other companies like Hyundai, Mahindra, Tata Motors, and Toyota also sold more cars.
The companies are happy because more people around the world want Indian cars, and some new rules made it easier to buy and sell cars.
Maruti Suzuki thinks the car market will grow even more in 2026 because people have more money to spend and the rules are helping.
Maruti Suzuki exported a record 3.95 lakh vehicles in 2025 and wholesales grew 18.44 lakh units in 2025.
Force Motors reported a 49% rise in domestic wholesales in December 2025, with 2,952 units sold.
Hyundai Motor India saw a 6.6% year-on-year growth in total sales in December 2025, with strong demand for the new Hyundai Venue.
Mahindra & Mahindra sold 86,090 vehicles in December 2025, a 25% increase from the previous year, with strong sales in utility vehicles and tractors.
Tata Motors reported a 25% increase in commercial vehicle sales in December 2025, with strong growth in the ILMCV and HCV segments.
- Who
- Indian automakers including Maruti Suzuki, Force Motors, Hyundai Motor India, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, VE Commercial Vehicles, Kia, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Skoda, and JSW MG Motor
- What
- Reported strong sales growth in December 2025 and throughout 2025, with Maruti Suzuki forecasting a 6-7% growth in 2026
- When
- December 2025 and the full year 2025
- Where
- India and global markets
- Why
- Rising global demand, GST 2.0 reforms, a rebound in construction and mining activity, and policy support including GST rate cuts, income tax relief, and reduced interest rates
Optimistic Outlook
Cautious Outlook
Market Growth Forecast
Optimistic Outlook
Maruti Suzuki forecasts a 6-7% growth in the passenger vehicle market in 2026, driven by improved affordability and policy support.
Cautious Outlook
Some industry experts may caution that growth could be slower due to potential economic uncertainties.
- Maruti Suzuki
- Exported 3.95 lakh vehicles in 2025, wholesales grew 18.44 lakh units in 2025
- Force Motors
- 49% rise in domestic wholesales in December 2025
- Hyundai Motor India
- 6.6% year-on-year growth in December 2025, total sales of 58,702 units
- Mahindra & Mahindra
- 25% increase in vehicle sales in December 2025, highest-ever volumes in SUVs and LCVs
- Tata Motors
- 25% increase in commercial vehicle sales in December 2025, 5,87,218 units sold in 2025 including 81,125 EVs
- Ashok Leyland
- 26% increase in sales in December 2025
- VE Commercial Vehicles
- 26% increase in domestic sales in December 2025
- Kia
- 15% on-year growth of 280,286 units in CY25
- Toyota Kirloskar Motor
- 19% on-year growth at 3,88,801 units in CY2025
- Skoda
- Best-ever sales at 72,665 units in CY2025
- JSW MG Motor
- 70,554 units sold in CY2025
Sources
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