Passenger vehicle sales in India increased 2.5% year-on-year in April 2026, slowing sharply from 14.1% growth in the previous month to 378,312 units. It was the highest-ever sales figure for April, although growth eased compared with March, according to data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). SIAM stated that the positive momentum seen in the second half of FY 2025–26 continued into the first month of FY 2026–27. “Though there are concerns over high commodity prices stemming from disruptions in West Asia, the industry has been witnessing healthy demand,” said Rajesh Menon. source: SIAM - Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers

Total Vehicle Sales in India increased to 378312 Units in April from 376268 Units in March of 2026. Total Vehicle Sales in India averaged 204119.66 Units from 2002 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 418000.00 Units in February of 2026 and a record low of 44163.00 Units in April of 2002. This page provides - India Domestic Vehicle Sales- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. India Total Passenger Vehicle Sales - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on May of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-04-15 08:00 AM
Passenger Vehicles Sales YoY
Mar 14.1% 10.6%
2026-05-15 12:00 AM
Passenger Vehicles Sales YoY
Apr 2.5% 14.1%
2026-06-16 12:00 AM
Passenger Vehicles Sales YoY
May 2.5%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Business Confidence 118.80 126.30 points Mar 2026
Capacity Utilization 75.60 74.30 percent Mar 2026
Car Production 2922427.00 2978173.00 Units Apr 2026
Car Sales 437312.00 442460.00 Units Apr 2026
Changes in Inventories 836.46 808.97 INR Billion Sep 2025
Composite Leading Indicator 102.24 102.04 points Apr 2026
Corruption Index 39.00 38.00 Points Dec 2025
Corruption Rank 91.00 96.00 Dec 2025
Deposit Growth YoY 12.30 12.20 percent Apr 2026
Electricity Production 134739.80 119706.27 Gigawatt-hour Mar 2026
Industrial Production YoY 4.10 5.10 percent Mar 2026
Industrial Production Mom 9.10 -6.50 percent Mar 2026
Manufacturing Production YoY 4.30 5.90 percent Mar 2026
Mining Production 5.50 3.10 percent Mar 2026
Steel Production 15300.00 13600.00 Thousand Tonnes Mar 2026
Passenger Vehicle Sales 378312.00 376268.00 Units Apr 2026


India Total Passenger Vehicle Sales
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
378312.00 376268.00 418000.00 44163.00 2002 - 2026 Units Monthly
NSA

News Stream
India Passenger Car Sales Rise 2.5% in April
Passenger vehicle sales in India increased 2.5% year-on-year in April 2026, slowing sharply from 14.1% growth in the previous month to 378,312 units. It was the highest-ever sales figure for April, although growth eased compared with March, according to data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). SIAM stated that the positive momentum seen in the second half of FY 2025–26 continued into the first month of FY 2026–27. “Though there are concerns over high commodity prices stemming from disruptions in West Asia, the industry has been witnessing healthy demand,” said Rajesh Menon.
2026-05-15
India Passenger Vehicle Sales Rise 14.1% in March
Passenger vehicle sales in India climbed 14.1% year-on-year in March 2026, accelerating from a 10.6% increase in the previous month to 376,268 units and marking the highest sales ever in the financial year 2025–26. Fresh data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) showed the increase was supported by the extended impact of last year’s tax policy changes and multiple repo rate cuts during the year. Looking ahead, domestic demand and macroeconomic fundamentals remain robust as the country steps into FY 2026–27, which should support steady growth for the industry. However, uncertainties arising from the West Asia conflict need to be closely monitored, as they may impact production, commodity prices, fuel prices, freight rates, and the overall economy, SIAM stated.
2026-04-15
India Passenger Vehicle Sales Hit Record February High
Passenger vehicle sales in India rose 10.6% year-on-year in February 2026, accelerating from an 8.0% gain in the previous month and marking the highest sales ever for the month, at around 418 thousand units. Fresh data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) showed the increase was supported by the extended impact of last year’s tax policy change and strong festive-season demand. Looking ahead, March could still see support from festival-related purchases in several parts of the country. However, the recent conflict in West Asia remains a key concern, particularly for supply chains, which could disrupt manufacturing and export activities. “Industry will keep a close watch on evolving geopolitical developments,” said Rajesh Menon, Director General of SIAM.
2026-03-13