Passenger vehicle sales in India grew 25.3% year-on-year in May 2026, accelerating sharply from a 2.5% rise in the previous month to 379,764 units. It was the highest-ever sales figure for May, according to data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). The surge in car sales was boosted by a low base effect from May last year and stronger demand driven by reduced Goods and Services Tax rates as well as easier financing. Last month, SIAM stated that the positive momentum seen in the second half of FY 2025–26 continued into the first month of FY 2026–27. 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 204727.43 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 June of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
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 25.3% 2.5%
2026-07-15 12:00 AM
Passenger Vehicles Sales YoY
Jun 25.3%


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 2927711.00 2922427.00 Units May 2026
Car Sales 438854.00 437312.00 Units May 2026
Changes in Inventories 1095.44 1103.92 INR Billion Mar 2026
Composite Leading Indicator 102.10 101.92 points May 2026
Corruption Index 39.00 38.00 Points Dec 2025
Corruption Rank 91.00 96.00 Dec 2025
Deposit Growth YoY 12.00 12.20 percent Jun 2026
Electricity Production 142996.07 137001.32 Gigawatt-hour May 2026
Industrial Production YoY 4.90 3.20 percent Apr 2026
Industrial Production Mom -9.00 9.50 percent Apr 2026
Manufacturing Production YoY 6.20 3.90 percent Apr 2026
Mining Production -5.10 -2.50 percent Apr 2026
Steel Production 14100.00 13800.00 Thousand Tonnes May 2026
Passenger Vehicle Sales 379764.00 378312.00 Units May 2026


India Total Passenger Vehicle Sales
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
379764.00 378312.00 418000.00 44163.00 2002 - 2026 Units Monthly
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India Passenger Vehicle Sales Surge 25.3% in May
Passenger vehicle sales in India grew 25.3% year-on-year in May 2026, accelerating sharply from a 2.5% rise in the previous month to 379,764 units. It was the highest-ever sales figure for May, according to data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). The surge in car sales was boosted by a low base effect from May last year and stronger demand driven by reduced Goods and Services Tax rates as well as easier financing. Last month, SIAM stated that the positive momentum seen in the second half of FY 2025–26 continued into the first month of FY 2026–27.
2026-06-16
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