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India Automakers Post Broad Record Sales in October 2026

Festival retailing, new model launches, export momentum pushed October sales to record highs as rapid EV uptake tightened dealer inventories.

Overview

  • Multiple leading manufacturers reported their highest monthly wholesales on Sunday, Nov 1, 2026, with Maruti Suzuki at 276,120 units and Hyundai Motor India at 82,299 units.
  • Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles crossed 75,426 units in October while its electric vehicle volumes rose about 75% to 16,244 units, making EVs roughly one-fifth of its monthly sales.
  • TVS Motor Company recorded 700,134 units for the month with electric two-wheeler sales up 120% to 71,382 units, signaling strong consumer shift to electric scooters.
  • Companies said export shipments helped lift totals, with Hyundai exporting 19,500 units and Mahindra reporting a 77% jump in exports, while Kia and Maruti also posted large overseas gains.
  • Manufacturers reported record bookings and low dealer stock levels, a sign that festival-driven demand and fast EV adoption could limit near-term deliveries and influence market share through product mix.