Passenger vehicle sales stay near 4 lakh units in September as Kia and Renault grow

UPDATE - follow-up to September 2026 car sales: 4 out of top 5 carmakers record MoM decline: India's passenger vehicle wholesale numbers stayed flat at nearly 4 lakh units in September 2026. Maruti Suzuki kept the top spot, while Kia and Renault were the only two companies to show month-on-month growth. Tata Motors took second place after a close race with Mahindra, as just 227 units separated the two firms.

Manufacturer Details

Maruti Suzuki led the market with 1,68,744 units, which was up over 27 percent from the previous year but down 4.7 percent from August. Tata Motors sold 56,972 units, falling 4.5 percent yearly and 12.7 percent monthly. Mahindra sold 56,745 units, dropping 4.2 percent from August while rising 0.91 percent year-on-year. Hyundai registered 49,998 units, falling 3 percent yearly and 8.1 percent monthly. Kia stood out as the only maker to post both monthly and yearly growth, selling 32,017 units up 10.2 percent from August and 41 percent year-on-year. Toyota recorded 27,652 units, while JSW MG Motor and Renault posted 5,226 units and 3,399 units respectively, with Nissan clocking 2,960 units.

Context

Monthly auto sales figures offer a clear window into consumer demand and manufacturing trends across the country. Carmakers frequently time new vehicle launches and festive season updates around this period to capture buyer interest.