India's September car sales flat at four lakh units as Maruti and Tata lead tight race

UPDATE - follow-up to September 2026 car sales: 4 out of of top 5 carmakers record MoM decline: India's passenger vehicle wholesale numbers stayed flat at nearly four lakh units in September 2026. Maruti Suzuki kept the top spot, while Kia and Renault stood out as the only two makers to post month-on-month growth. A tight race saw Tata Motors beat third-place Mahindra by just 227 units.

Manufacturer Details

Maruti Suzuki sold 1,68,744 units, which is up over 27 percent from a year ago but down 4.7 percent from August. Tata Motors recorded 56,972 units, dropping 12.7 percent from August, and launched models like the Aeris alongside its Battery-as-a-Service scheme. Mahindra registered 56,745 units and secured a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating for the XUV 7XO, scoring 30.76 out of 32 for adults and 44.97 out of 49 for children. Hyundai reported 49,998 units, while Kia posted 32,017 units with 10.2 percent month-on-month growth. Toyota clocked 27,652 units, JSW MG Motor reached 5,226 units, Renault sold 3,399 units, and Nissan hit 2,960 units.

Context

Monthly auto sales figures offer a clear snapshot of consumer demand and manufacturer performance across the Indian passenger vehicle market. These wholesale numbers reflect how vehicles move from factory floors to dealership networks ahead of upcoming retail trends. Tracking these shifts helps industry observers gauge broader economic conditions and seasonal buying patterns.