Car Sales in India – February 2026: Maruti Leads, Tata and Mahindra Record Strong Growth

India’s passenger vehicle market continued its growth momentum in February 2026, with total domestic sales reaching 4,20,523 units, registering a 10.46% year-on-year (YoY) increase compared to 3,80,689 units in February 2025.

However, on a month-on-month (MoM) basis, sales declined by 7.09% from 4,52,589 units in January 2026, reflecting the typical slowdown seen after strong dispatches at the start of the year.

Maruti Suzuki Maintains Market Leadership

Maruti Suzuki continued to dominate the Indian car market with 1,61,000 units sold in February 2026.

Despite retaining a large lead over competitors, the company recorded marginal YoY growth of 0.13%, indicating stable demand across its wide portfolio of hatchbacks, sedans, and SUVs.

Tata Motors and Mahindra See Strong Growth

Tata Motors emerged as one of the biggest gainers during the month.

• Sales: 62,239 units
• YoY Growth: 34.03%

The company benefited from strong demand for its SUV lineup and electric vehicles.

Close behind was Mahindra & Mahindra, which recorded:

• Sales: 60,018 units
• YoY Growth: 19.04%

Demand for SUVs such as the Scorpio and other Mahindra models continued to drive the company’s performance.

Hyundai, Toyota and Kia Maintain Strong Volumes

Hyundai Motor India held the fourth position with 52,407 units sold, reflecting 9.81% YoY growth.

Meanwhile:

• Toyota Kirloskar Motor sold 30,737 units, registering 16.37% growth.
• Kia India reported 27,610 units, marking 10.33% growth.

Popular models such as Sonet, Seltos and Carens continued to support Kia’s sales.

The top six automakers together accounted for nearly 93.7% of the market share, highlighting their strong dominance in India’s passenger vehicle segment.

Mid-Segment Brands Show Mixed Performance

Among mid-volume manufacturers:

• Skoda Auto India sold 6,361 units (+13.94% YoY)
• MG Motor India sold 4,957 units (+23.86% YoY)
• Renault India sold 3,495 units (+30.61% YoY)

Citroen India recorded the highest growth rate, with sales jumping 254.48% YoY to 950 units, although from a smaller base.

Brands With Declining Sales

Some brands reported weaker performance in February:

• Volkswagen India: 2,639 units (−15.14% YoY)
• Nissan India: 2,230 units (−4.21% YoY)
• Jeep India: 251 units (−14.33% YoY)

Honda Cars India posted 5,629 units, showing marginal growth of 0.23%.

Market Trends: SUVs Continue to Dominate

The Indian car market continues to be driven largely by SUV demand, which remains the fastest-growing segment. Electric vehicles are also contributing to growth for several manufacturers.

While February recorded strong year-on-year growth, the month-on-month slowdown indicates a natural moderation after January’s strong sales momentum.

With the financial year nearing its end, March 2026 sales will be crucial in determining the final FY26 performance for automakers in India.