Indian automobile sales exceed 500,000 units in October 2026

The Indian automobile market saw significant activity in October 2026, with total vehicle registrations surpassing 500,000 units. This marks the second time in the year that monthly sales have exceeded this threshold, following a similar performance in January 2026.

Maruti Suzuki maintained its market leadership, recording 276,120 total sales. Notably, the company’s domestic sales reached 216,789 units, marking the first time its domestic volume has crossed the 200,000 mark.

Competition was intense between Tata Motors and Mahindra. Tata Motors reported 75,426 sales across domestic and international markets, while Mahindra recorded 73,338 units. In the broader vehicle segment, Mahindra’s total sales exceeded 131,000 units.

Other major players included Hyundai, which recorded 57,980 units, a 16.5 percent decrease compared to the previous year but an increase from September. Kia India reported 30,726 units, and Toyota recorded 28,715 units.