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. source: SIAM - Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers

Total Vehicle Sales in India increased to 418000 Units in February from 379394 Units in January of 2026. Total Vehicle Sales in India averaged 202908.68 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 April of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-02-13 07:15 AM
Passenger Vehicles Sales YoY
Jan 8.0% 29.0%
2026-03-13 07:30 AM
Passenger Vehicles Sales YoY
Feb 10.6% 8.0%
2026-04-16 12:00 AM
Passenger Vehicles Sales YoY
Mar 10.6%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Business Confidence 126.30 126.20 points Dec 2025
Capacity Utilization 74.80 75.80 percent Dec 2025
Car Production 2864612.00 2927394.00 Units Feb 2026
Car Sales 417705.00 449616.00 Units Feb 2026
Changes in Inventories 836.46 808.97 INR Billion Sep 2025
Composite Leading Indicator 101.90 101.68 points Feb 2026
Corruption Index 39.00 38.00 Points Dec 2025
Corruption Rank 91.00 96.00 Dec 2025
Deposit Growth YoY 10.80 11.90 percent Mar 2026
Electricity Production 126407.87 111874.48 Gigawatt-hour Dec 2025
Industrial Production YoY 5.20 4.80 percent Feb 2026
Industrial Production Mom -3.70 7.60 percent Jan 2026
Manufacturing Production YoY 6.00 5.30 percent Feb 2026
Mining Production 4.30 6.90 percent Jan 2026
Steel Production 13600.00 15100.00 Thousand Tonnes Feb 2026
Passenger Vehicle Sales 418000.00 379394.00 Units Feb 2026


India Total Passenger Vehicle Sales
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
418000.00 379394.00 418000.00 44163.00 2002 - 2026 Units Monthly
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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
Indian Passenger Car Sales Rise 8% in January
Total passenger vehicle sales in India increased 8% year-on-year to 379,394 units in January 2026, following a 29% jump in the previous month, according to data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). The figures exclude sales from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), and Volvo. The increase was supported by sustained demand following the GST rate reduction. “The initiatives announced in the Union Budget 2026 to strengthen India’s manufacturing base, along with existing policy tailwinds, are expected to deliver long-term benefits for the sector and support growth in the medium term,” said Rajesh Menon, Director General of SIAM. However, on a monthly basis, passenger vehicle sales fell 15.6%, after declining 1.6% in December.
2026-02-13
India Passenger Car Sales Jump 29% in December
Total passenger vehicle sales in India surged 29% year-on-year to 349,170 units in December 2025, following an 18.1% rise in the previous month, according to data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). The figures exclude sales from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), and Volvo. The increase was supported by festive demand and recent reductions in the GST rate and repo rate. Looking ahead, the industry expects the positive momentum to continue well into 2026, supported by stable macroeconomic conditions, improving affordability, and continued policy support. “The industry will also continue to monitor geopolitical developments to ensure resilience in the supply chain and export volumes,” said Shailesh Chandra, President of SIAM. However, on a monthly basis, passenger vehicle sales dropped 1.6%, after plunging 11.2% in November.
2026-01-13