Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Indian Auto Sales Surge as Major Carmakers Post Growth
Many vehicle companies in India sold more products in August 2026 than in August 2025.
Maruti Suzuki sold more cars overall, especially utility vehicles and compact cars, but its exports fell.
Tata Motors sold many more passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and electric vehicles.
Mahindra & Mahindra also saw strong demand for utility vehicles, while its tractor sales grew more slowly.
Bajaj Auto grew strongly, helped by exports and commercial vehicles.
TVS Motor Company, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, Hero MotoCorp and Royal Enfield also reported higher sales.
Companies linked some of the growth to strong demand, improved rainfall, infrastructure spending and the approaching festive season.
Hyundai said its exports were hurt by logistical problems connected to the conflict in West Asia.
Maruti Suzuki’s August total sales rose 21.3% to 219,220 units, although exports declined year on year.
Tata Motors’ passenger-vehicle sales increased 56% to 67,753 units, while electric-vehicle sales rose 94%.
Mahindra & Mahindra reported 107,648 total vehicle sales, up 42%, driven by 50% growth in domestic utility vehicles.
Bajaj Auto’s total sales climbed 28% to 535,764 units, with exports providing a major contribution.
Two-wheeler makers TVS Motor Company, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, Hero MotoCorp and Royal Enfield also reported August growth.
- Who
- Major Indian vehicle manufacturers and two-wheeler makers, including Maruti Suzuki India, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Auto, Hyundai Motor India, Royal Enfield, Hero MotoCorp, TVS Motor Company and Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India.
- What
- The companies reported August sales results, with most recording year-on-year growth across passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, tractors, motorcycles or scooters.
- When
- August 2026, compared with August 2025.
- Where
- Domestic markets in India and the companies’ international export markets.
- Why
- Reported drivers included strong demand, utility-vehicle and electric-vehicle sales, improved rainfall, infrastructure and freight demand, and the approaching festive season; Hyundai also cited export logistical constraints.
Growth Signals
Constraints and Qualifications
Strength of the sales recovery
Growth Signals
Manufacturers reported broad year-on-year growth, including strong gains in passenger vehicles, utility vehicles, commercial vehicles and two-wheelers.
Constraints and Qualifications
Some results were below estimates, including Maruti Suzuki’s reported total sales against an estimate of 240,000 units and Mahindra’s utility-vehicle sales against an estimate of 62,000 units.
Export performance
Growth Signals
Exports supported growth for several companies: Tata commercial-vehicle international volumes rose 227%, while Bajaj Auto and Royal Enfield reported stronger export performance in one account.
Constraints and Qualifications
Maruti Suzuki’s exports fell to 33,844 units, and Hyundai said its exports were affected by logistical constraints linked to the conflict in West Asia and the wider geopolitical environment.
Reasons for Mahindra’s commercial-vehicle growth
Growth Signals
Mahindra cited higher infrastructure spending, rising freight demand and replacement demand as support for its truck and bus segment.
Constraints and Qualifications
Mahindra also said rising input and fuel costs remained challenges, while the comparison benefited from muted August 2025 volumes ahead of anticipated GST changes.
- Maruti Suzuki India
- Total sales reached 219,220 units, up 21.3%; domestic passenger-vehicle sales rose 34.8% to 176,971 units.
- Tata Motors passenger vehicles
- Total sales rose 56% to 67,753 units; electric-vehicle sales increased 94% to 16,549 units.
- Tata Motors commercial vehicles
- Total commercial-vehicle sales increased 49% to 44,411 units, including 7,792 international-business units.
- Mahindra & Mahindra
- Total vehicle sales were reported at 107,648 units, up 42%; domestic utility-vehicle sales rose 50% to 59,257 units.
- Bajaj Auto
- Total sales rose 28% to 535,764 units; domestic sales increased 10% and two-wheeler exports rose substantially.
- Two-wheeler leaders
- TVS Motor Company sold 616,000 units, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India sold 579,000, and Hero MotoCorp sold 568,000, according to the reports.
- Royal Enfield
- Total motorcycle sales reached 126,479 units, up 11%; domestic sales also rose 11%.
- Hyundai Motor India
- Total sales increased 8.8% to 65,796 units, including domestic sales of 54,396 units, up 23.6%.
