Nissan Motor India concluded calendar year 2025 with strong export momentum, shipping 13,470 units in December—the highest monthly export volume in over a decade. Combined with domestic wholesale figures of 1,902 units, the company achieved total consolidated sales of 15,372 units for the month.
Export Performance Drives Growth
The December export surge reflects the continued global demand for Made-in-India Nissan vehicles, particularly the New Nissan Magnite. The company crossed 1.2 million cumulative vehicle exports from India in 2025, with the Magnite now exported to more than 65 international markets. This aligns with Nissan’s “One Car, One World” manufacturing strategy, positioning India as a critical global production hub.
The Magnite reached a significant milestone in 2025, surpassing 200,000 total sales since its 2020 launch. The model’s appeal is supported by its GNCAP 5-star safety rating, over 40 standard safety features, and an industry-first 10-year warranty.
Product Pipeline and Market Strategy
Nissan Motor India is entering a new growth phase with a defined product offensive. The GRAVITE 7-seater B-MPV is scheduled to launch on January 21, 2026, marking the beginning of the company’s Made-in-India product expansion. This will be followed by the global reveal of the Nissan Tekton 5-seater C-SUV on February 4, 2026, with a 7-seater C-SUV variant planned for 2027.
According to Managing Director Saurabh Vatsa, CY2025 represented a consolidation year for the company, with important groundwork laid for future growth through design reveals and strategic planning. The upcoming vehicles are designed to meet evolving Indian customer preferences while maintaining global market standards.
Network Expansion Plans
To support its expanding product portfolio, Nissan Motor India is accelerating dealership network growth. The company aims to reach 250 showrooms by the end of FY2027, up from its current footprint. Recent additions include new 3S facilities in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, and Hoshiarpur, Punjab.
This network expansion is intended to improve accessibility, enhance service reach, and elevate customer experience across India’s diverse geographic markets.
The December performance indicates Nissan’s dual-focus strategy: leveraging export strength while rebuilding domestic market presence through new product introductions. The export-led growth model provides volume stability while the company invests in product development for the Indian market.
The planned product launches position Nissan to compete in high-growth segments including MPVs and C-segment SUVs, where demand has been robust. Success will depend on competitive pricing, product differentiation, and the effectiveness of the expanded dealer network in reaching customers across tier-2 and tier-3 markets.
The company’s commitment to manufacturing vehicles in India for both domestic and global markets reinforces India’s role in Nissan’s broader regional strategy, particularly as the automaker navigates evolving market dynamics in established and emerging markets.