Toyota Kirloskar Motor Domestic Sales Grows 21% In April 2026
- By MT Bureau
- May 01, 2026
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has announced its wholesales of 32,086 units for April 2026. This marks a 17 percent YoY growth, as compared to the 27,329 units sold in April 2025.
Interestingly, the company’s domestic volumes grew by 21 percent to 30,159 units, as against 24,833 units a year ago. On the other hand, exports declined by 23 percent to 1,927 units, as against 2,496 units for the same period last year.
Between January and April 2026, Toyota Kirloskar Motor has sold a total of 137,194 units, representing a 19 percent growth over the same period in 2025.
A significant achievement for the month was the Innova HyCross, which reached 200,000 cumulative sales milestone. The company noted that this reflects the increasing market acceptance of its hybrid vehicle offerings.
Sabari Manohar, Executive Vice-President, Sales-Service-Used Car Business, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, stated, “Our sales performance in April 2026 reflects steady and sustained progress, driven by a strong focus on customer centricity, product excellence and disciplined execution across markets. A key highlight during the month was the Innova HyCross achieving the 2‑lakh cumulative sales milestone, reinforcing the positive and growing market acceptance of our hybrid offerings. Despite evolving industry conditions, we continue to see good performance due to the consistent efforts to align technological innovations with customer expectations. We remain confident that this momentum, supported by our expanding product portfolio and a robust dealer network will sustain our progress in the months ahead.”
Renault India Sells 5,413 PVs In April 2026
- By MT Bureau
- May 01, 2026
French automotive major Renault India has reported its domestic wholesales of 5,413 units in April 2026, which marks a 108 percent YoY growth, as compared to 2,602 units sold in April 2025.
The OEM said it has sustained double-digit growth following the launch of the new-generation Triber and Kiger in September 2025. Other key factors contributing to the April results include a strong response to the recently launched Renault Duster.
To support increasing demand, Renault India is growing its retail and service footprint, which includes the recently opened new "R store" and a workshop in Ranchi. With this, Renault India has expanded its sales and service touchpoints to 638 touchpoints across the country.
Nissan Motor India Sells 3,203 PVs In April 2026
- By MT Bureau
- May 01, 2026
Nissan Motor India, a leading passenger vehicle manufacturer, has announced its wholesales performance for April 2026, signalling a 75 percent uptick, albeit a low-year-ago base.
The company reported wholesales of 5,388 units, including 3,203 units in the domestic market and 2,185 units through exports.
Nissan Motor India has accelerated its product portfolio with the recent introduction of the Gravite, which it said had received strong market response. At the same time, the Nissan Magnite continues to be a key pillar for the brand, further consolidating Nissan’s position in the competitive compact SUV segment.
Saurabh Vatsa, Managing Director, Nissan Motor India, said, “We are extremely encouraged by the positive start to the new financial year. The overwhelming customer response to the all-new Nissan Gravite reaffirms our approach of offering products that are aligned with the evolving expectations of the Indian consumers, together with the continued success of the Nissan Magnite. The momentum strengthens our confidence in the market, as we prepare to bring in new products & expand our network footprint across the country, within this financial year.”
JSW MG Motor India has reported its wholesales for April 2026, selling 6,018 passenger vehicles (PVs), up 3 percent YoY.
The company said despite the supply chain disruptions due to the West Asia crisis, it witnessed growth across its internal combustion engine (ICE) and new energy vehicle portfolios.
JSW MG Motor India stated that market demand has softened as the crisis dampened consumer sentiment.
Kia India Records Highest-Ever April Sales Of 27,286 Units In 2026
- By MT Bureau
- May 01, 2026
Kia India, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has reported its strongest April performance since beginning operations in the country.
The automaker achieved wholesale volumes of 27,286 units, witnessing a 16 percent YoY growth compared to the 23,623 units sold in April 2025.
For CY2026, the company states it has recorded 111,611 unit wholesales YTD, a 13 percent increase over the 99,199 units sold during the same period the previous year.
Kia India also reached a cumulative 1.5 million domestic sales milestone within seven years of operating in the Indian market.
The company attributed the robust performance to the Seltos SUV, which remains the primary volume driver, accounting for over 41 percent of total sales. The Sonet follows with a 36 percent share, whilst the Carens line-up contributes 20 percent.
In April 2026, Seltos and Sonet SUVs surpassed the 10,000-unit mark.
Atul Sood, Senior Vice-President – Sales & Marketing, at Kia India, said, “Our highest-ever April performance builds on the steady growth we have seen over the past several months. This momentum is being led by the new Kia Seltos, with Sonet and Carens along with Clavis continuing to strengthen our presence across key segments through ongoing enhancements. The expansion of our service network further reflects our focus on improving accessibility and delivering seamless ownership experience to customers.”
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