Maruti Suzuki’s Dzire emerged as India’s best-selling car in calendar year 2025, even as sport utility vehicles tightened their grip on the market, accounting for a record 55.3% of total passenger vehicle sales. The compact sedan sold around 214,000 units during the year, retaining its leadership position despite a sharp shift in consumer preference toward… Continue reading Dzire Defies SUV Wave to Emerge as India’s Best-Selling car in 2025
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Force Motors Posts Consecutive Monthly Growth in November and December 2025
Force Motors Limited recorded growth in domestic wholesale volumes for both November and December 2025, with the company reporting a 59% year-on-year increase in November followed by a 49% rise in December. In November 2025, the company sold 2,765 units domestically compared to 1,736 units in November 2024. December sales reached 2,952 units against 1,985… Continue reading Force Motors Posts Consecutive Monthly Growth in November and December 2025
Maruti Suzuki SUV Contribution Rises to 30% as Grand Vitara-based Victoris Drives Demand
Maruti Suzuki said sport utility vehicles now account for nearly 30% of its overall sales, driven by strong demand for its mid-size SUV portfolio, led by the Grand Vitara and its derivative, the Victoris, as customer preference continues to shift toward utility vehicles. Speaking at the company’s December sales briefing, Partho Banerjee, senior executive officer… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki SUV Contribution Rises to 30% as Grand Vitara-based Victoris Drives Demand
Maruti Suzuki may Continue Tactical Pricing as Entry-car Demand Revives
Maruti Suzuki may continue with tactical pricing on its entry-level models as demand for small cars strengthens and first-time buyer participation rises, even as supply constraints persist, a senior company executive said. Speaking at the company’s December sales briefing, Partho Banerjee, senior executive officer – marketing and sales, said the automaker is reviewing whether to… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki may Continue Tactical Pricing as Entry-car Demand Revives
Maruti Suzuki Sees 6–7% Market Growth in 2026 as Demand Momentum Holds
Maruti Suzuki expects India’s passenger vehicle market to grow by 6–7% in 2026, supported by improving affordability, stable macro conditions, and sustained consumer demand, even as supply-side constraints continue to shape production planning. Speaking at the company’s December sales briefing, Partho Banerjee, senior executive officer – marketing and sales, said the demand momentum seen in… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Sees 6–7% Market Growth in 2026 as Demand Momentum Holds
Maruti Suzuki Logs 286,000 December Retail Sales as Inventory Drops to Three Days
Maruti Suzuki India, the country’s largest car maker, said it recorded its highest-ever monthly retail sales in December 2025, selling 286,000 vehicles, even as dealer inventories dropped to just three days’ supply, signalling sustained demand heading into the new year. The country’s largest carmaker ended the month with pending bookings of 175,000 units, according to… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Logs 286,000 December Retail Sales as Inventory Drops to Three Days
Hyundai Motor India Records 58,702 Unit Sales in December 2025
Hyundai Motor India Limited reported total sales of 58,702 units in December 2025, marking a 6.6% increase compared to December 2024. The December figure represents a decline from the previous month, as the company had sold 66,840 units in November 2025. Monthly Sales Comparison Sales fell across both domestic and export segments on a month-on-month… Continue reading Hyundai Motor India Records 58,702 Unit Sales in December 2025
Tata Motors Commercial Vehicle Sales Rise 25% in December 2025
Tata Motors recorded commercial vehicle sales of 42,508 units in December 2025, compared to 33,875 units in December 2024, marking a 25% year-on-year increase. This follows November’s performance of 35,539 units, which was 29% higher than the 27,636 units sold in November 2024. December sales represented a 19.6% increase over November. For the third quarter… Continue reading Tata Motors Commercial Vehicle Sales Rise 25% in December 2025
Record 1.28 Million e-2Ws Sold in CY2025, TVS, Bajaj, Ather and Hero Clock Best-Ever Retails
If India’s electric vehicle (EV) industry achieved a new annual retail sales record of 2.27 million units in CY2025, having crossed the 2 million milestone for the first time in November, it’s thanks to the big volumes provided by the most affordable sub-segment – electric two-wheelers. Of the total 22,70,425 EVs sold across four zero-emission vehicle… Continue reading Record 1.28 Million e-2Ws Sold in CY2025, TVS, Bajaj, Ather and Hero Clock Best-Ever Retails
Ashok Leyland Reports 27% Growth in December Sales
Ashok Leyland reported total sales of 21,533 units in December 2025, including domestic and export markets, representing a 27% increase over the 16,957 units sold in December 2024. The company’s domestic sales stood at 19,855 units, up 26% from 15,713 units in the same month last year. The December performance marks a sequential increase from… Continue reading Ashok Leyland Reports 27% Growth in December Sales