The monthly delivery figure surpassed the prior record of 465,000 units logged in October 2025, driven by heightened dealership shipments across cars, utility vehicles, and vans. Maruti Suzuki alone dispatched 212,384 units domestically, bolstered by a notable 40% surge in customer demand for CNG-powered models. However, the uptrend was not universal, as Toyota Motor's domestic operations slipped by 27% to 29,521 units, and Mahindra Tractors saw a 13% drop due to festive calendar timing.
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Strong festive consumer appetite propelled major automakers including Hyundai, Kia, Mahin…: Strong festive consumer appetite propelled major automakers including Hyundai, Kia, Mahindra, and Tata Motors to post record monthly performances.
Two-wheeler momentum remained resilient with double-digit domestic sales expansions repor…: Two-wheeler momentum remained resilient with double-digit domestic sales expansions reported by both Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India and TVS Motor Company.
Commercial vehicle dispatches saw healthy replacement demand through double-digit growth…: Commercial vehicle dispatches saw healthy replacement demand through double-digit growth at Tata Motors and nearly 37% expansion at Eicher trucks and buses.
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Two-wheeler makers also posted strong growth, indicating demand from entry-level buyers this festive season. Replacement demand boosted sales of commercial vehicles.
According to initial industry estimates, 525,000-530,000 cars, utility vehicles and vans were dispatched from factories last month, a 13-14% increase from a year earlier. The previous record was 465,000 units reported in October 2025, when a reduction in goods and services tax had boosted demand.
Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyundai Motor India and Kia India all posted record monthly sales in October.
Market leader Maruti Suzuki reported a 21% increase, selling 212,384 vehicles in the domestic market in October.
“This is the highest-ever sales we have recorded in a month in the domestic market since inception. We have seen strong growth across categories, be it small cars or SUVs,” said Partho Banerjee, senior executive officer (market and sales) at Maruti Suzuki.
Demand for Maruti Suzuki’s CNG vehicles rose 40% from a year earlier. The company currently has pending bookings for 245,000 units and network stocks of 12 days.
At Tata Motors, passenger vehicle sales volume increased 21% to…
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