India's carmakers released their October 2026 wholesale figures on Sunday 1 November, and festive demand pushed several of them to all-time highs.
October 2026 at a glance
| Company | October 2026 | October 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maruti Suzuki (total) | 276,120 | 220,894 | +25% |
| Hyundai Motor India (total) | 82,299 | about 69,900 | +17.7% |
| Tata Motors PV (total) | 75,426 | 61,295 | +23% |
| Mahindra (domestic SUVs) | 73,338 | 71,624 | +2% |
Maruti Suzuki: biggest month in its history
Maruti Suzuki sold 276,120 vehicles, its highest monthly total ever. Domestic sales including light commercial vehicles reached an all-time high of 216,789. Within that, passenger vehicles rose to 212,384 from 176,318, led by utility vehicles such as the Brezza, Fronx and Grand Vitara at 97,787. Exports jumped to 49,872 from 31,304, and a further 9,459 units went to other carmakers.
Hyundai India: record month, Venue leads
Hyundai Motor India dispatched 82,299 vehicles, its best month since starting in India, up 17.7%. Domestic sales hit a record 62,799 and exports rose 21.1% to 19,500. The Venue had its best ever domestic month with 13,017 units.
Tata Motors: EVs up 75%
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles dispatched 75,426 vehicles, up 23%. Domestic sales rose 21% to 73,894 and EV dispatches climbed 75% to 16,244.
Mahindra: SUV record
Mahindra sold 73,338 SUVs in India, its highest ever, and 131,109 vehicles in total including commercial vehicles and exports, also a record. Exports rose 77% to 7,102.
A word of caution
These are wholesale numbers, meaning cars shipped from factories to dealers. Retail registrations for October were weaker than a year ago, so November will show whether showroom demand keeps up with the stock dealers have taken on.
Source: Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motor India, Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra press releases, 1 November 2026.
