India passenger vehicle wholesales cross 5-lakh mark in October
Strong festive demand drove domestic passenger vehicle wholesales to an estimated 5.30 lakh units in October.
Domestic passenger vehicle wholesales in India reached an estimated 5.25-5.30 lakh units in October, according to reports from Telangana Today and BusinessLine. This represents a growth of approximately 13 to 15 per cent compared to 4.6 lakh units in October 2025.
Leading automakers including Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, Kia India, and JSW MG Motor India reported record monthly dispatches. Maruti Suzuki reported domestic wholesales of 2.12 lakh units, a year-on-year increase of 20 per cent.
Tata Motors recorded 73,894 units, representing 21 per cent growth. Mahindra & Mahindra posted 73,338 units, a 2 per cent rise, while Hyundai Motor India registered 62,799 units, up 16.7 per cent.
Kia India achieved its highest-ever monthly wholesales since entering the Indian market with 33,462 units, a 13.22 per cent increase. JSW MG Motor India dispatched 8,013 units, marking 19 per cent growth.
Hyundai Motor India Managing Director and CEO Tarun Garg said strong festive demand and momentum in domestic and export markets helped set the record. Mahindra & Mahindra Automotive Business President Velusamy R noted the festival season and a refreshed portfolio kept demand strong.
In contrast, sales for Toyota Kirloskar Motor and Renault India declined during the month despite new product launches.