India automotive sector sees varied sales growth in September 2026

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Major automotive manufacturers in India reported diverse sales performance for September 2026. Maruti Suzuki saw a 24.4% year-on-year increase, totaling 2.36 lakh units, driven by strong domestic passenger vehicle sales.

Mahindra & Mahindra reported a 15% overall sales growth to 114,874 vehicles. This included a 14% rise in SUV sales and a 53% surge in its trucks and buses business, where cargo vehicle volumes jumped 84%.

In the electric vehicle sector, Oben Electric became India’s top-selling electric motorcycle brand in September with 1,417 registrations. Meanwhile, the luxury electric car segment grew 60.1% year-on-year; BMW led the market with a 51.5% share, while Tesla recorded significant growth, increasing its registrations by 321.7% compared to the previous year.

Suzuki India recorded an 8% overall sales increase to 1.33 lakh units, bolstered by a 41% surge in exports. Other industry players, including Eicher Motors and Bajaj Auto, also noted growth driven by export markets.