Maruti, Hyundai Lead Growth
Key Highlights
- Passenger vehicle sales estimated to rise 33% in July.
- Maruti Suzuki recorded its highest-ever monthly sales.
- Hyundai achieved its best domestic monthly performance.
- Tata Motors, Mahindra, Kia and Honda posted strong growth.
- GST reforms, repo rate cuts and tax relief boosted demand.
- Royal Enfield motorcycle sales increased 34% year-on-year.
- CNG and SUVs continued to drive customer demand.
- Industry dispatched nearly 4.7 lakh vehicles in July.
New Delhi: India’s automobile industry reported a strong performance in July 2026, with passenger vehicle sales estimated to have grown around 33% year-on-year to nearly 4.7 lakh units. The growth was led by record-breaking sales from Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai, while Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Kia, Toyota, Honda and MG Motor also posted healthy gains.
Maruti Suzuki registered its highest-ever domestic monthly passenger vehicle sales at 1,96,203 units, up 43.4% from July last year. The company said demand remained strong across hatchbacks, sedans, SUVs and CNG models, supported by GST reforms, lower interest rates and income tax relief.
Hyundai Motor India also achieved its best-ever domestic monthly sales, selling 54,210 units, a growth of 23.3%. Tata Motors recorded a 58% jump in passenger vehicle sales to 62,611 units, while Mahindra’s domestic utility vehicle sales rose 20% to 60,048 units.
Honda Cars India posted a 48% increase in domestic sales, Kia India grew 27.4%, Toyota Kirloskar Motor reported a 5% rise, while JSW MG Motor and Nissan also registered significant growth during the month.
In the two-wheeler segment, Royal Enfield reported a 34% increase in total sales to 1,18,232 motorcycles. Domestic sales climbed 38% to 1,05,317 units, while exports rose to 12,915 units, reflecting strong demand in both domestic and overseas markets.
Industry experts attribute the continued momentum to supportive government policies, improved affordability and steady consumer demand, with SUVs and alternative fuel vehicles remaining the biggest growth drivers.
