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India’s leading carmakers, including Maruti Suzuki India, Hyundai Motor India, Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra, are rolling out their January sales numbers, offering an early read on demand trends in the auto market at the start of the year.
Here’s a detailed look at company-wise sales:
Hyundai Motor India reported total sales of 73,137 units in January, up 11.5% year-on-year. The company had sold 65,603 units in January last year. Domestic dispatches to dealers rose 9% to 59,107 units last month, compared with 54,003 units in the year-ago period. Exports increased to 14,030 units from 11,600 units in January 2024.
“Achieving our highest-ever monthly domestic sales of 59,107 units, alongside highest-ever total sales of 73,137 units with a strong 11.5% year-on-year growth, reflects not only Hyundai's brand leadership but also the collective strength of our people, partners and customers,” said Tarun Garg, MD and CEO, Hyundai Motor India.
SML Mahindra Limited reported total sales of 1,337 units in January, up 30% from 1,025 units a year earlier.
Cargo vehicle sales rose 31% to 500 units in January, compared with 383 units in the same month last year. Passenger vehicle sales increased 30% to 837 units from 642 units a year ago.
For the April–January period of FY26, total sales stood at 12,672 units, marking a 19% increase from 10,618 units in the year-ago period.
Cargo vehicle sales during April–January grew 37% to 4,320 units from 3,153 units last year. Passenger vehicle sales rose 12% to 8,352 units, compared with 7,465 units in the corresponding period of the previous financial year.
Escorts Kubota Limited said its Agri Machinery Business sold 9,799 tractors in January 2026, up 46.9% from 6,669 tractors sold in January 2025.
Domestic tractor sales stood at 9,137 units in January 2026, registering a growth of 50.8% compared with 6,058 units in January 2025. Export tractor sales rose 8.3% to 662 units from 611 units a year earlier.
For the April–January period (10 months) of FY26, domestic tractor sales were at 1,05,687 units, up 15.1% from 91,820 units in the year-ago period. Export sales during the same period increased 46.6% to 5,525 units from 3,770 units last year.
Total tractor sales for April–January FY26 stood at 1,11,212 units, marking a 16.3% rise over 95,590 units in the corresponding period of the previous financial year.
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd reported total sales of 71,066 units in January 2026, compared with 48,316 units in January 2025. The figures include sales of Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited, a subsidiary of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd.
Domestic passenger vehicle sales, including EVs, stood at 70,222 units, up 46.1% from 48,076 units a year earlier. International business (IB) sales rose to 844 units from 240 units, a growth of 251.7%.
Total passenger vehicle sales, including EVs, increased 47.1% year-on-year. EV sales across domestic and international markets were at 9,052 units in January 2026, up 72.7% from 5,240 units in January 2025.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd reported total auto sales of 1,04,309 vehicles in January 2026, up 24% year-on-year, including exports. Domestic utility vehicle sales stood at 63,510 units, a growth of 25%. Domestic commercial vehicle sales were at 27,656 units, up 22%.
Exports for the month totalled 3,577 units, compared with 3,404 units a year earlier, marking a 5% increase. The total vehicle sales figure includes SUVs, LCVs (under 3.5 tonnes), three-wheelers and exports.
Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO, Automotive Division, M&M Ltd., said, “Building on the strong momentum of last year's performance, we began the year on a strong note in January by achieving SUV sales of 63,510 units, a growth of 25% and LCV< 3.5T sales of 27,656 units, a growth of 22%. The total vehicle sales stand at 104,309 units, a 24% year-on-year growth."
"On 14th January, we opened bookings for XUV7XO and XEV 9S clocking 93,689 bookings for a booking value of ₹20,500 Crore - a record-breaking milestone in just 4 hours,” he added.
Tata Motors Limited (formerly TML Commercial Vehicles Limited) reported total commercial vehicle sales of 41,549 units in January 2026, compared with 31,988 units in January 2025, a rise of 29.9% year-on-year.
Domestic commercial vehicle sales stood at 38,844 units, up 29.1% from 30,083 units a year earlier. International business sales rose 42% to 2,705 units from 1,905 units.
By segment, HCV truck sales increased to 12,691 units from 8,990 units, while ILMCV truck sales rose to 7,071 units from 5,298 units. Passenger carrier sales were at 4,562 units compared with 4,582 units a year ago. SCV cargo and pickup sales grew to 14,520 units from 11,213 units.
Domestic MH&ICV sales in January 2026 were at 19,676 units, compared with 15,137 units in January 2025. Domestic and international MH&ICV sales together stood at 20,792 units, up from 16,076 units a year earlier.
Kia India reported total sales of 27,603 units in January 2026, up 10.3 per cent from 25,025 units sold in January 2025. The company said demand during the month was supported by the new-generation Seltos, the Sonet, and the Carens Clavis and Clavis EV.
Atul Sood, Senior Vice-President, Sales & Marketing, Kia India, said, “The encouraging start to 2026 reflects the continued trust customers place in the Kia brand. The positive response to the new-generation Seltos, steady demand for the Sonet, and growing popularity of the Carens Clavis and Clavis EV, underline the strength and balance of our portfolio."
Renault India reported total wholesales of 3,715 units in January 2026, up 33.6 per cent from 2,780 units in January 2025. The company said sales were driven by demand for the Kiger and Triber, which together posted 45.3 per cent year-on-year growth.
Francisco Hidalgo, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Renault India, said, “We have entered 2026 with strong momentum and clear intent, marking a new beginning for Renault India. The Kiger and Triber continue to deliver a solid and consistent performance, while the biggest car reveal of the Indian automotive industry — the return of the iconic Duster — has ignited consumer excitement across the country."
Odysse Electric Vehicles reported sales of 1,058 units in January 2026, up 275 per cent from 282 units in January 2025. The company said demand was supported by its portfolio, including the Racer Neo, Snap, HyFy and Odysse SUN models, and expansion across more cities.
“Starting 2026 with such strong sales figures is a powerful validation of our product portfolio and our unwavering customer-first approach. Our growth this month is not just a number; it represents the trust Indian commuters are placing in Odysse,” said Nemin Vora, CEO, Odysse Electric.
Here’s a detailed look at company-wise sales:
Hyundai Motor India reported total sales of 73,137 units in January, up 11.5% year-on-year. The company had sold 65,603 units in January last year. Domestic dispatches to dealers rose 9% to 59,107 units last month, compared with 54,003 units in the year-ago period. Exports increased to 14,030 units from 11,600 units in January 2024.
“Achieving our highest-ever monthly domestic sales of 59,107 units, alongside highest-ever total sales of 73,137 units with a strong 11.5% year-on-year growth, reflects not only Hyundai's brand leadership but also the collective strength of our people, partners and customers,” said Tarun Garg, MD and CEO, Hyundai Motor India.
SML Mahindra Limited reported total sales of 1,337 units in January, up 30% from 1,025 units a year earlier.
Cargo vehicle sales rose 31% to 500 units in January, compared with 383 units in the same month last year. Passenger vehicle sales increased 30% to 837 units from 642 units a year ago.
For the April–January period of FY26, total sales stood at 12,672 units, marking a 19% increase from 10,618 units in the year-ago period.
Cargo vehicle sales during April–January grew 37% to 4,320 units from 3,153 units last year. Passenger vehicle sales rose 12% to 8,352 units, compared with 7,465 units in the corresponding period of the previous financial year.
Escorts Kubota Limited said its Agri Machinery Business sold 9,799 tractors in January 2026, up 46.9% from 6,669 tractors sold in January 2025.
Domestic tractor sales stood at 9,137 units in January 2026, registering a growth of 50.8% compared with 6,058 units in January 2025. Export tractor sales rose 8.3% to 662 units from 611 units a year earlier.
For the April–January period (10 months) of FY26, domestic tractor sales were at 1,05,687 units, up 15.1% from 91,820 units in the year-ago period. Export sales during the same period increased 46.6% to 5,525 units from 3,770 units last year.
Total tractor sales for April–January FY26 stood at 1,11,212 units, marking a 16.3% rise over 95,590 units in the corresponding period of the previous financial year.
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd reported total sales of 71,066 units in January 2026, compared with 48,316 units in January 2025. The figures include sales of Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited, a subsidiary of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd.
Domestic passenger vehicle sales, including EVs, stood at 70,222 units, up 46.1% from 48,076 units a year earlier. International business (IB) sales rose to 844 units from 240 units, a growth of 251.7%.
Total passenger vehicle sales, including EVs, increased 47.1% year-on-year. EV sales across domestic and international markets were at 9,052 units in January 2026, up 72.7% from 5,240 units in January 2025.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd reported total auto sales of 1,04,309 vehicles in January 2026, up 24% year-on-year, including exports. Domestic utility vehicle sales stood at 63,510 units, a growth of 25%. Domestic commercial vehicle sales were at 27,656 units, up 22%.
Exports for the month totalled 3,577 units, compared with 3,404 units a year earlier, marking a 5% increase. The total vehicle sales figure includes SUVs, LCVs (under 3.5 tonnes), three-wheelers and exports.
Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO, Automotive Division, M&M Ltd., said, “Building on the strong momentum of last year's performance, we began the year on a strong note in January by achieving SUV sales of 63,510 units, a growth of 25% and LCV< 3.5T sales of 27,656 units, a growth of 22%. The total vehicle sales stand at 104,309 units, a 24% year-on-year growth."
"On 14th January, we opened bookings for XUV7XO and XEV 9S clocking 93,689 bookings for a booking value of ₹20,500 Crore - a record-breaking milestone in just 4 hours,” he added.
Tata Motors Limited (formerly TML Commercial Vehicles Limited) reported total commercial vehicle sales of 41,549 units in January 2026, compared with 31,988 units in January 2025, a rise of 29.9% year-on-year.
Domestic commercial vehicle sales stood at 38,844 units, up 29.1% from 30,083 units a year earlier. International business sales rose 42% to 2,705 units from 1,905 units.
By segment, HCV truck sales increased to 12,691 units from 8,990 units, while ILMCV truck sales rose to 7,071 units from 5,298 units. Passenger carrier sales were at 4,562 units compared with 4,582 units a year ago. SCV cargo and pickup sales grew to 14,520 units from 11,213 units.
Domestic MH&ICV sales in January 2026 were at 19,676 units, compared with 15,137 units in January 2025. Domestic and international MH&ICV sales together stood at 20,792 units, up from 16,076 units a year earlier.
Kia India reported total sales of 27,603 units in January 2026, up 10.3 per cent from 25,025 units sold in January 2025. The company said demand during the month was supported by the new-generation Seltos, the Sonet, and the Carens Clavis and Clavis EV.
Atul Sood, Senior Vice-President, Sales & Marketing, Kia India, said, “The encouraging start to 2026 reflects the continued trust customers place in the Kia brand. The positive response to the new-generation Seltos, steady demand for the Sonet, and growing popularity of the Carens Clavis and Clavis EV, underline the strength and balance of our portfolio."
Renault India reported total wholesales of 3,715 units in January 2026, up 33.6 per cent from 2,780 units in January 2025. The company said sales were driven by demand for the Kiger and Triber, which together posted 45.3 per cent year-on-year growth.
Francisco Hidalgo, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Renault India, said, “We have entered 2026 with strong momentum and clear intent, marking a new beginning for Renault India. The Kiger and Triber continue to deliver a solid and consistent performance, while the biggest car reveal of the Indian automotive industry — the return of the iconic Duster — has ignited consumer excitement across the country."
Odysse Electric Vehicles reported sales of 1,058 units in January 2026, up 275 per cent from 282 units in January 2025. The company said demand was supported by its portfolio, including the Racer Neo, Snap, HyFy and Odysse SUN models, and expansion across more cities.
“Starting 2026 with such strong sales figures is a powerful validation of our product portfolio and our unwavering customer-first approach. Our growth this month is not just a number; it represents the trust Indian commuters are placing in Odysse,” said Nemin Vora, CEO, Odysse Electric.
