India’s car market saw a festive surge in October 2025, pushing passenger vehicle sales to a new high. With manufacturers ramping up output to meet seasonal demand, total sales climbed to 5.49 lakh units, showcasing a jump of nearly 10.74% compared to October last year.
Sitting firmly at the top is Maruti Suzuki, which recorded sales of 2,38,515 units during the month, one of its best performances in this financial year.
Maruti Suzuki registered a 17.4% rise year-on-year, as models such as the Baleno, Fronx, and Brezza continued their strong run in the domestic market. Beyond that, Maruti Suzuki achieved its highest quarterly tally of over 1.10 lakh units in Q2 FY26.
Tata Motors maintained its position in second place, finishing with 73,877 units sold last month. In recent months, Tata has managed to outsell both Mahindra and Hyundai.
According to data from the Vahan application, Tata’s Nexon and Punch continue to anchor the brand’s volume, while its expanding EV range, including the Tiago EV and Punch EV, contributed significantly to the total numbers. The Navratri-to-Diwali festive period proved to be a record-breaking spell for Tata Motors, as the company dispatched more than one lakh vehicles in a single month, marking a 33% increase.
The Tata Nexon continued to dominate Tata’s portfolio by registering over 38,000 deliveries, translating to an impressive 73% surge compared to the previous festive season.
Mahindra followed in third place with 66,467 units, reflecting a 6.21% growth compared to October 2024. Its SUV portfolio once again drove sales, with models such as the Scorpio, Bolero, XUV700, XUV3XO, and Thar leading the way.
Hyundai secured the fourth position, recording a total of 65,045 units, down 7.3% from the previous year. Toyota managed a total of 33,503 units, showcasing a 14% year-on-year jump.
India Passenger Vehicle Sales – October 2025 vs October 2024
| Rank | OEM | October 2025 Sales | October 2024 Sales | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maruti Suzuki | 238,515 | 203,190 | 17.40% |
| 2 | Tata Motors | 73,877 | 65,838 | 12.22% |
| 3 | Mahindra | 66,467 | 62,586 | 6.21% |
| 4 | Hyundai | 65,045 | 70,171 | -7.30% |
| 5 | Toyota | 33,503 | 29,378 | 14.00% |
| 6 | Kia | 32,736 | 29,788 | 9.90% |
| 7 | Skoda-VW | 12,054 | 8,987 | 34.10% |
| 8 | Honda Cars | 7,168 | 7,386 | -3.00% |
| 9 | JSW MG | 5,753 | 5,904 | -2.56% |
| 10 | Renault | 5,041 | 4,476 | 12.60% |
| 11 | Nissan | 2,548 | 2,709 | -5.90% |
| 12 | BYD | 560 | 399 | 40.40% |
| 13 | Others | 5,816 | 4,998 | 16.40% |
| — | Total | 549,083 | 495,810 | 10.74% |
