February 2026 Auto Sales: Tata Motors Tops Charts, Maruti Suzuki and Mahindra Follow Strongly

During Feb 2026, India’s automobile industry sustained its growth momentum, with strong year-on-year gains across passenger vehicles, two-wheelers, and commercial vehicles. In the four-wheeler segment, Maruti Suzuki India Limited retained its leadership with sales of 213,995 units, up 7% from a year earlier, while Tata Motors Passenger Vehicle Ltd posted a sharp 35% rise to 63,331 units and Mahindra & Mahindra grew 18% to 97,177 units. 

The two-wheeler space witnessed robust double-digit expansion, led by TVS Motor Company Ltd, which surged 31% to 5,29,308 units, followed by Bajaj Auto Ltd with a 27% increase and Eicher Motors Ltd reporting 11% growth in its motorcycle division. 

Commercial vehicles also recorded impressive gains, with Tata Motors Ltd leading the trucks and buses category with a 37.1% jump, alongside healthy growth from Ashok Leyland Ltd, Escorts Kubota Ltd, Eicher Motors Ltd, and SML Mahindra Ltd. The broad-based uptick underscores resilient consumer demand and improving fleet replacement cycles, positioning the sector on a firm footing as it heads into the final month of FY26.

Feb 2026 Auto Sales

Key Insights from Feb 2026 Auto Sales

• In February 2026, Maruti Suzuki India Limited recorded total sales of 213,995 units, driven by steady domestic demand and healthy export volumes. Of the overall tally, domestic passenger vehicle sales stood at 164,130 units, while supplies to OEMs contributed 10,710 units and exports accounted for 39,155 units, reflecting the company’s balanced domestic and overseas presence.
• Meanwhile, Mahindra & Mahindra continued its strong performance in the Utility Vehicles segment, selling 60,018 units in the domestic market — marking a 19% year-on-year growth. Including exports, total UV sales reached 60,685 units. The company’s Commercial Vehicles business also posted steady gains, with domestic sales rising 10% to 24,585 units.
• The two-wheeler segment delivered robust momentum in February, with total sales climbing 30% year-on-year to 507,862 units, up from 391,889 units in February 2025. Domestic two-wheeler sales outpaced overall growth, surging 32% to 365,471 units from 276,072 units a year earlier, underscoring resilient rural and urban demand trends.

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Conclusion

Overall, February 2026 showcased a strong and broad-based recovery across India’s automobile sector, with four-wheelers, two-wheelers, and commercial vehicles all posting robust year-on-year gains. Domestic demand remained the key driver, complemented by rising exports, particularly in passenger and utility vehicles. The consistent growth across segments reflects improving consumer confidence, renewed fleet replacement cycles, and a resilient manufacturing ecosystem, positioning the industry for a promising start to the second half of FY26.

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