Hyundai Motor India Sells 51,101 Units In September 2024, Down 6% YoY

Hyundai

Hyundai Motor India (HMIL), one of the leading passenger vehicles manufacturer in the country, has reported wholesales of 51,101 units in the country and13,100 units exported in September 2024. This translates to a decline of 6 percent in the domestic market, and 25 percent in the export segment.  

For CY2024, the company HMIL achieved total YTD sales (Jan-Sep 2024) of 5,77,711 units.

Tarun Garg, Whole-time Director and COO, Hyundai Motor India said, “In September, we introduced the bold new Hyundai Alcazar, which redefined the benchmark of aspirational 6/7-seater SUV. This introduction combined with strong performance from Exter, Venue and Creta propelled HMIL to its highest ever monthly SUV contribution of 70 percent to total sales. We also witnessed increased consumer demand for CNG powered vehicles, backed by the introduction of Dual Cylinder CNG in Exter and Grand i10 Nios resulting in highest-ever CNG contribution of 13.8 percent to September sales."

"With the festive season kicking-in, we have introduced many new models and variants to meet customers aspirations, and our dealer touchpoints are fully geared up to delight customers with deliveries of their favourite Hyundai cars in this auspicious period,” he added.

Maruti Suzuki India Experiences Decline in Domestic Sales for June and Q1 FY2026

Maruti Suzuki India

Maruti Suzuki India, the country’s largest passenger vehicle manufacturer, has reported its wholesales for June 2025 and Q1 FY2026.

The company sold 118,906 passenger vehicles in the domestic market in June 2025, 8,812 units in sales to other OEMs and 37,842 units in exports. This translates to a decline of 13 percent, 12 percent and growth of 22 percent YoY, respectively.

For Q1 FY2026, the company’s domestic volumes contracted by 6 percent at 393,572 units in the domestic market, as compared to 419,114 units last year. Sales to other OEMs, grew by 19 percent at 28,807 units, as against 24,248 units sold a year ago. The company grew its exports by a robust 37 percent at 96,972 units, as against 70,560 units shipped last year. Overall, the company reported flat growth at 527,861 units across categories and segments. 

Interestingly, the company witnessed a decline across segments, including SUVs.

MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA
  June '25 June '24 Change (in %) Q1 '26 Q1 '25 Change (in %)
Domestic PVs 118,906 137,160 -13% 393,572 419,114 -6%
LCV Sales 2,433 2,758 -12% 8,510 7,946 7%
Exports 37,842 31,033 22% 96,972 70,560 37%
Sales to other OEMs 8,812 8,277 6% 28,807 24,248 19%
Sub-Total 159,181 170,951 -7% 527,861 521,868 1%

Hyundai India June Sales In Red, Q1 Sales Down 6%

Hyundai India

Hyundai Motor India, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers in the country, has announced its wholesales for June 2025 and Q1 FY2026.

The company sold 44,024 units in the domestic market last month, which was 12 percent lower YoY, while exports grew by 15 percent at 16,900 units.

On the other hand, the company’s Q1 FY2026 sales came at 180,399 units, which was 6 percent lower, as compared to 192,055 units for the same period last year. Despite 13 percent growth in exports in the first quarter, the domestic volumes were down 12 percent, thus dragging the overall growth momentum.

Tarun Garg, Whole-time Director and Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor India, said, “Underscoring the global appeal of Hyundai vehicles, we recorded a 13% year-on-year growth in export volumes for Q1 FY2026, with 48,140 units shipped compared to 42,600 units in the same period last year. This has elevated the share of exports to 26.7 percent of total sales in Q1 FY2026, up from 22.2 percent in Q1 FY2025. In the domestic market, the geopolitical situation continued to affect the market sentiment with domestic sales registering 44,024 units in June 2025. As we come closer to the beginning of production at the Talegaon plant, we remain cautiously optimistic about a gradual recovery of demand, supported by reduction in repo rates and improving liquidity on account of cut in CRR. We are closely watching the global geopolitical scenario and are committed to delivering value and innovation to our customers across both domestic and export markets.”

HYUNDAI MOTOR INDIA
  June '25 June '24 Change (in %) Q1 '26 Q1 '25 Change (in %)
Domestic 44,024 50,103 -12% 132,259 149,455 -12%
Exports 16,900 14,700 15% 48,140 42,600 13%
Sub-Total 60,924 64,803 -6% 180,399 192,055 -6%

Skoda Auto India Sells 36,194 In H1 CY2025, Highest In 25-Year History

Skoda Auto India

Volkswagen-owned Czech auto brand Skoda Auto India has reported its highest-ever half-year sales of 36,194 units in its 25-year history in the country.

Thanks to a slew of new product offerings in the country, Skoda Auto India now ranks amongst the top seven automotive brands in the country. The achievement comes at a time when the company marks its silver jubilee in India and 130th year celebration globally.

Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Skoda Auto India, said, “Our landmark half-yearly sales reflect the strong acceptance of Skoda products and services by customers in India. Our customers love to explore the world around them every day. With the addition of the Kylaq in our portfolio, we now enable their journeys even more through an ‘SUV For Everyone’, as well as our sedan offering. Our aim is to get ‘closer’ to our customers in India with our accessible products, services, and touchpoints across the country. This achievement encourages us to stay focused on being relevant through timely product actions, offer unique value to our customers by differentiating our product and service offerings, and to continue building trust with an unmatched ownership experience.”

It was at the start of the year, Skoda Auto India introduced its first sub-4-metre SUV, the Kylaq, in the country, its most affordable yet. The Kodiaq 4x4 was soon launched later targeting the premium set of consumers.

At the same time, the company is further cementing its network to over 295 touchpoints to be closer to customers. The target is to have 350 touchpoints by end-2025.

Mahindra Auto Clocks 14% Growth Across SUVs And CVs In June 2025

Mahindra

Mumbai-headquartered automotive major Mahindra & Mahindra has announced its wholesales for June 2025 and Q1 FY2026. The company reportedly sold 76,355 units in the domestic market across segments, which marked a 14 percent YoY growth over June 2024.

This includes 47,306 SUVs, up 18 percent YoY, 20,575 commercial vehicles and 8,454 three-wheelers, including electric models.

For Q1 FY2026, the company’s sales came at 237,582 units, which was 16 percent higher YoY. SUVs continued to drive volumes with 22 percent growth in Q1 at 152,067 units, as against 124,248 units sold last year.

Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra, said, “In June, we achieved SUV sales of 47,306 units, a growth of 18 percent, and total vehicle sales of 78,969 units, a 14 percent growth compared to the same month last year. The quarter ended on a very positive note for us, marking the highest quarter ever for SUVs.”

MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA
  June '25 June '24 Change (in %) Q1 '26 Q1 '25 Change (in %)
SUV's 47,306 40,022 18% 152,067 124,248 22%
LCV < 2T** 2,576 3,227 -20% 7,808 9,755 -20%
LCV 2 T – 3.5 T*** 16,772 16,152 4% 53,631 49,377 9%
LCV > 3.5T + MHCV 1,227 1,219 1% 3,517 3,394 4%
3 Wheelers (including EVs) 8,454 6,180 37% 20,559 17,651 16%
Grand Total 76,335 66,800 14% 237,582 204,425 16%