The Indian automobile market maintained strong momentum in the second quarter of FY26, with all major vehicle segments registering healthy sales, according to government data from across states and union territories.
In Q2 FY26, passenger vehicle sales crossed the 10 lakh mark, reaching 10.39 lakh units nationwide. The Western Zone emerged as the top-performing region, contributing 3.44 lakh units to the tally. Among states, Maharashtra led the pack with 1.32 lakh units, followed by Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Kerala.
Two-Wheelers
Two-wheeler sales surged to 55.62 lakh units in the quarter, with the Western Zone again leading with 19.33 lakh units. Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest state-level sales at 6.93 lakh units, closely followed by Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan.
Three-Wheelers
The three-wheeler segment saw sales of 2.29 lakh units, with the Southern Zone leading at 0.77 lakh units. Uttar Pradesh topped the state-level chart with 0.28 lakh units, followed by Telangana, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.
Commercial vehicles
Sales of commercial vehicles reached 2.40 lakh units in Q2 FY26. The Western Zone again led the segment with 0.92 lakh units, while Maharashtra recorded the highest sales at 0.37 lakh units, followed by Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.
The data indicates strong regional growth trends, with the Western Zone consistently leading across multiple segments. Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh emerged as key markets, reflecting robust consumer demand and economic activity in these states.
The overall performance underscores the resilience of India’s automobile market, which continues to expand despite broader macroeconomic uncertainties.
