Maruti Suzuki led the broader industry surge by delivering a historic 2,76,120 units, aided by a 59.3% export spike. Mahindra & Mahindra set an all-time SUV record with 73,338 utility vehicles sold, while Tata Motors advanced through strong passenger vehicle growth and a tripling of international commercial shipments. In contrast, agricultural equipment sales faltered, reflected by a 12% tractor drop for Mahindra and a 10% overall volume decline for Escorts Kubota.
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Expanding export markets played a crucial role in lifting monthly volumes for manufacture…: Expanding export markets played a crucial role in lifting monthly volumes for manufacturers like Tata Motors and Maruti Suzuki.
Demand for passenger utility vehicles remained resilient enough to push multiple automake…: Demand for passenger utility vehicles remained resilient enough to push multiple automakers to unprecedented monthly sales milestones.
Uneven performances in the tractor sector created headwinds for agricultural equipment ma…: Uneven performances in the tractor sector created headwinds for agricultural equipment manufacturers like Escorts Kubota and Mahindra.
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Maruti Suzuki India reported its highest-ever monthly sales of 2,76,120 units in October 2026, registering a 25% year-on-year increase from 2,20,894 units in the same month last year. Domestic sales, including sales to other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), rose 19.3% to 2,26,248 units, while exports increased 59.3% to 49,872 units.
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Domestic passenger vehicle sales stood at 2,12,384 units, compared with 1,76,318 units in October 2025. Utility vehicle sales increased to 97,787 units from 77,571 units, while passenger car sales rose to 1,00,877 units from 85,210 units.
Hyundai Motor India reported total sales of 82,299 units in October, up 17.7% from the same month last year. Domestic sales rose 16.7% to 62,799 units, while exports increased 21.1% to 19,500 units.
Tata Motors Ltd reported a 27% increase in commercial vehicle sales to 47,652 units in October 2026, compared with 37,530 units in the year-ago period. Domestic sales rose 13% to 39,784 units, while international sales more than tripled to 7,868…
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