Car Sales Surge 20 Percent in September with Maruti Leading the Market

Car sales across the country reached 4,57,604 units in September 2026, rising 20.91 percent from 3,78,457 units a year earlier. This growth added 79,147 units and also marked a 3.63 percent increase over August 2026, when manufacturers recorded 4,41,576 units. Maruti Suzuki led the market by selling 1,81,838 units in September, growing 36.90 percent year-on-year. Its increase of 49,017 units accounted for more than 60 percent of the overall volume gain. Tata followed in second place with 68,810 units, up 15.32 percent, while Mahindra took third place with 64,092 units, registering a 13.98 percent growth. The gap between Tata and Mahindra stood at 4,718 units. Huyndai recorded 57,166 units, growing 10.90 percent annually. Kia followed with 32,017 units, up 41.04 percent year-on-year. Toyota sales fell to 25,027 units, down 7.61 percent from September 2025. JSW MG recorded 8,018 units, up 19.17 percent, while Skoda sold 6,102 units, remaining 8.05 percent below its year-ago volume. Honda sold 4,465 units, and Renault recorded 3,399 units, down 20.30 percent annually. Nissan followed closely with 3,300 units, nearly doubling its year-ago sales. Volkswagen sold 2,218 units, Citroen recorded 900 units, and Jeep sold 252 units. Maruti Suzuki's market share increased to 39.74 percent. Tata held a 15.04 percent share, followed by Mahindra at 14.01 percent and Hyundai at 12.49 percent. Kia's share rose to 7 percent, while Toyota's share dropped to 5.47 percent. For the July to September quarter, combined sales reached 13,62,429 units, marking a 29.40 percent increase over the same period last year.

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Monthly auto sales figures serve as a key indicator of consumer demand and broader economic health in the country. Manufacturers track these volumes closely to gauge festive season momentum and shifts in market share among major competing brands.