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India’s automobile industry extended its growth momentum in December 2025, with sales across all major segments posting strong year-on-year gains, according to monthly data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).
Passenger vehicle dispatches from manufacturers to dealers rose 27% year-on-year in December, supported by continued demand for utility vehicles, SIAM said on Tuesday.
Domestic passenger vehicle sales stood at 3,99,216 units in December 2025, compared with 3,14,934 units in the year-ago period, marking a growth of 26.8%.
Two-wheeler dispatches increased 39% year-on-year to 15,41,036 units in December, up from 11,05,565 units in the same month last year. Three-wheeler sales rose 17% to 61,924 units, compared with 52,733 units in December 2024.
Commenting on the outlook, SIAM said the industry entered the fourth quarter of 2025–26 with firm momentum after strong double-digit growth across all vehicle segments in the latter part of 2025. It expects steady traction in wholesale and retail volumes through the quarter.
SIAM said the year-end sales push, a healthy pipeline of bookings and the full transmission of interest rate cuts announced in 2025 are expected to support demand. It added that stable macroeconomic conditions and supportive government policies are likely to underpin growth into 2025–26.
“While remaining watchful of geopolitical developments, the industry expects FY2025–26 to close on a positive growth trajectory, with policy-led tailwinds firmly in place, sustaining the robust performance witnessed in recent years,” the industry body said.
Passenger vehicle sales by major automakers in December 2025:
Two-wheeler sales by major companies
Three-wheeler sales by major companies
Passenger vehicle dispatches from manufacturers to dealers rose 27% year-on-year in December, supported by continued demand for utility vehicles, SIAM said on Tuesday.
Domestic passenger vehicle sales stood at 3,99,216 units in December 2025, compared with 3,14,934 units in the year-ago period, marking a growth of 26.8%.
Two-wheeler dispatches increased 39% year-on-year to 15,41,036 units in December, up from 11,05,565 units in the same month last year. Three-wheeler sales rose 17% to 61,924 units, compared with 52,733 units in December 2024.
Commenting on the outlook, SIAM said the industry entered the fourth quarter of 2025–26 with firm momentum after strong double-digit growth across all vehicle segments in the latter part of 2025. It expects steady traction in wholesale and retail volumes through the quarter.
SIAM said the year-end sales push, a healthy pipeline of bookings and the full transmission of interest rate cuts announced in 2025 are expected to support demand. It added that stable macroeconomic conditions and supportive government policies are likely to underpin growth into 2025–26.
“While remaining watchful of geopolitical developments, the industry expects FY2025–26 to close on a positive growth trajectory, with policy-led tailwinds firmly in place, sustaining the robust performance witnessed in recent years,” the industry body said.
Passenger vehicle sales by major automakers in December 2025:
- Maruti Suzuki India Ltd sold 1,78,646 units, led by passenger cars and utility vehicles.
- Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd recorded 50,946 units, driven mainly by utility vehicles.
- Hyundai Motor India Ltd posted 42,416 units across passenger cars and utility vehicles.
- Tata Motors Ltd sold 46,017 units, primarily from its utility vehicle portfolio.
- Kia India Pvt Ltd reported 18,659 units, largely from utility vehicles.
- Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd sold 34,153 units, including MPVs and SUVs.
- Honda Cars India Ltd recorded 5,807 units.
- Renault India Pvt Ltd sold 3,845 units, while Nissan Motor India Pvt Ltd posted 1,902 units.
- Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd reported 4,256 units, and Škoda Auto India Pvt Ltd sold 5,567 units.
Two-wheeler sales by major companies
- Two-wheeler manufacturers recorded higher dealer dispatches in December 2025, with total domestic sales at 15,41,036 units:
- Hero MotoCorp Ltd sold 5,48,439 units, led by motorcycles.
- Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India reported 4,30,238 units, driven largely by scooters.
- TVS Motor Company sold 3,25,694 units, across motorcycles, scooters and electric models.
- Bajaj Auto Ltd posted 2,05,552 units, primarily motorcycles.
- Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd recorded 1,02,307 units, mainly scooters.
- India Yamaha Motor Pvt Ltd sold 51,901 units.
- Royal Enfield reported 80,022 units.
Three-wheeler sales by major companies
- Bajaj Auto Ltd sold 37,145 units, remaining the largest contributor.
- Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd recorded 10,632 units across the passenger and cargo segments.
- TVS Motor Company posted 5,946 units.
- Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd sold 4,384 units.
- Atul Auto Ltd reported 2,925 units.
