Mahindra & Mahindra has increased its reliance on railways to transport vehicles, doubling train dispatches as it faces a shortage of car trailers across the industry. The move comes during a period of strong SUV demand, supported by the festive season and the impact of GST 2.0 rate reductions, which have lowered prices for buyers, as per The Moneycontrol report.
Mahindra’s passenger vehicle volumes reached a new peak in September 2025. The automaker sold 56,233 SUVs, up 10.13% from 51,062 units in the same month last year. This marks the company’s highest-ever monthly sales, driven by strong retail activity during the festive period.
The company has doubled its use of trains to deliver vehicles to dealerships. An industry-wide shortage of car trailers has limited dispatch capacity, prompting Mahindra to scale up rail-based logistics. This strategic shift is helping maintain delivery timelines despite infrastructure constraints.
Following the GST 2.0 revision, Mahindra reduced ex-showroom SUV prices by up to ₹1.56 lakh. Additional festive benefits of up to ₹1.29 lakh were also offered to customers.
For example, the XUV 3XO’s top-end variants saw price reductions of more than ₹1.50 lakh. The company passed these benefits fully to buyers, with special schemes introduced as early as September 6, ahead of the formal pricing announcement on September 22.
As of October 8, 2025, Mahindra & Mahindra’s share price stood at ₹3,434.50, down 1.67% at 2:40 PM on the NSE from the previous close of ₹3,492.80. The stock traded between ₹3,427.50 and ₹3,509.70 during the day.
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Mahindra’s operational shift toward rail transport underscores its adaptive logistics strategy amid industry constraints. Combined with festive tailwinds and price reductions from GST 2.0, the company has achieved record SUV sales. Sustaining this momentum will depend on continued demand strength and efficient supply chain management through the festive quarter.
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Published on: Oct 8, 2025, 2:44 PM IST
Neha Dubey
Neha Dubey is a Content Analyst with 3 years of experience in financial journalism, having written for a leading newswire agency and multiple newspapers. At Angel One, she creates daily content on finance and the economy. Neha holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Journalism.
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