India Car Dispatches Cross 5 Lakh in October for the First Time; Two-Wheeler Dispatches Rise 16%

Car dispatches to dealers crossed 5 lakh in October for the first time. Automakers sent 5.19 lakh passenger vehicles to dealerships during the month, up 12.4% from 4.62 lakh units in October 2025, data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) showed. 

Two-wheelers and three-wheelers also saw an increase in dispatches. The rise came as companies sent more vehicles to dealers ahead of Dhanteras and Diwali, which fell in the first week of November this year. 

Car Dispatches Set a New October Record 

Passenger vehicle dispatches grew 12.4% year-on-year to 5.19 lakh units. SIAM Director General Rajesh Menon said it was the segment's strongest October performance so far, with monthly dispatches crossing the 5-lakh mark. 

Two-Wheeler Dispatches Rise 16% 

Two-wheeler dispatches increased to 25.78 lakh units in October, compared with 22.20 lakh units in the same month last year. That works out to a rise of 16.1%. 

Three-wheeler dispatches also moved up. They rose 25.7% to 1.03 lakh units from 82,190 units a year earlier. 

Festive Stocking Lifts October Numbers 

Automakers sent more vehicles to dealerships ahead of the festive season. Dhanteras and Diwali fell in November this year, so companies stepped up dispatches in October to prepare dealers for the expected demand. 

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Conclusion 

October brought a strong set of dispatch numbers for the automobile industry. Passenger vehicle dispatches crossed 5 lakh for the first time in the month, while two-wheelers and three-wheelers also recorded growth. These figures show vehicles sent to dealers, not final sales to customers. 

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