Car Sales October 2025: Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors Posted Double-Digit Growth

A combination of policy reforms, a 42-day festive season, and a resurgence in rural demand propelled India’s auto retail sales to a record 4.02 million units in October 2025, a 40.5% increase from 2.87 million units in October 2024, according to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA).

Car Sales Performance: Maruti, Tata, Mahindra Gain, Hyundai Slips

Passenger vehicle (PV) sales crossed the 5-lakh milestone, closing at 5.57 lakh units, up 11% from 5 lakh units a year ago. Two-wheelers also hit an all-time monthly high of 3.15 million units, marking a 52% jump from 2.1 million in October 2024.

Among passenger vehicle makers:

• Maruti Suzuki India retained its market leadership, with sales rising 18% to 2.39 lakh units.
• Tata Motors grew 13% to 75,352 units.
• Mahindra & Mahindra posted a 9% increase to 67,918 units.
• Hyundai Motor India, in contrast, experienced a 7% decline to 65,442 units.

GST 2.0 Boosts Affordability and Buyer Confidence

FADA President C. S. Vigneshwar highlighted the pivotal role of GST 2.0 in driving demand. “The implementation of GST 2.0 has been transformational. Reduced GST rates for small cars have made vehicle ownership more accessible, particularly for first-time buyers,” he said.

He added that the combination of improved affordability and the extended festive period converted optimism into actual purchases. Dealers also benefited as passenger vehicle inventory levels eased by 5–7 days, stabilizing at 53–55 days, indicating better supply-demand alignment.

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