India Passenger Vehicle Sales Jump 15.8% in October

2025-11-17 06:44 By Chusnul Chotimah 1 min. read

Total passenger vehicle sales in India surged 15.8% year-on-year to 399,605 units in October 2025, recovering sharply from a 9.2% decline 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 rebound was supported by festive demand and the recent GST rate reduction, despite some logistical constraints.

“With the reduced GST rates becoming effective from 22nd September 2025, October witnessed a strong uptick in vehicle registrations, resulting in a notable rise compared to wholesales,” said Rajesh Menon, Director General of SIAM.

On a monthly basis, passenger vehicle sales jumped 27.8%, accelerating sharply from an 11.4% increase in September.



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