Indian Car Sales Figures – July 2026

July 2026 was a strong month for India's passenger-vehicle market, with major carmakers reporting healthy volumes. Maruti Suzuki remained the clear market leader, while Tata Motors and Mahindra continued their close battle for the next position. Hyundai, Toyota and Kia also maintained significant volumes.

For this report, it is important to distinguish between manufacturer domestic sales/dispatches and retail registrations. The figures below use the manufacturer-reported July sales figures commonly used in monthly auto-industry sales reports.

1. Maruti Suzuki – 1,96,203 Units

Maruti Suzuki continued to dominate the Indian car market in July with 1,96,203 units. Its enormous volume was supported by a broad portfolio covering hatchbacks, sedans, SUVs, MPVs and CNG models.

The company's leading products continue to include models such as the Swift, Wagon R, Dzire, Fronx, Brezza, Baleno and Ertiga.

2. Tata Motors – 62,611 Units

Tata Motors recorded 62,611 units in July 2026. The company maintained its strong position with a portfolio heavily focused on SUVs and electric vehicles.

Models such as the Punch, Nexon, Curvv, Harrier and Safari remain important contributors, while Tata's growing EV range continues to add to its overall passenger-vehicle volumes.

3. Mahindra – 60,048 Units

Mahindra was close behind Tata with 60,048 units.

The company's SUV-focused strategy continues to pay off, with models including the Scorpio, XUV 3XO, XUV700/XUV 7XO, Thar and Bolero contributing strongly. Mahindra's expanding electric SUV portfolio is also becoming increasingly important.

4. Hyundai – 54,210 Units

Hyundai recorded 54,210 units in July. The company continues to rely heavily on SUVs, with the Creta, Venue, Exter, Alcazar and Tucson forming an important part of its lineup.

The Creta remained one of India's strongest-selling midsize SUVs during the month.

5. Toyota – 30,516 Units

Toyota sold 30,516 units in July.

The company's performance continues to be supported by popular models such as the Innova, Hyryder, Fortuner, Glanza and Rumion. The Innova and Fortuner remain particularly important to Toyota's overall volumes.

6. Kia – 28,200 Units

Kia India recorded 28,200 units in July. The company's SUV-heavy lineup continues to attract buyers, with the Seltos, Sonet, Syros and Carens/Clavis contributing to sales.

The Seltos recorded particularly strong demand during July.

Skoda and Volkswagen

The Volkswagen Group brands continued to operate at significantly lower volumes than the six leading manufacturers.

Skoda India sold 5,709 units, with the Kylaq remaining its biggest contributor. Slavia and Kushaq followed the compact SUV in the company's lineup.

Volkswagen India sold 2,715 units, with the Virtus and Taigun accounting for most of the brand's monthly volume.

What the July Sales Figures Tell Us

The July numbers highlight several important trends in India's car market:

SUV demand remains strong:
SUVs continue to dominate manufacturers' product strategies, with models from Mahindra, Tata, Hyundai, Kia and Toyota contributing substantial volumes.

Maruti remains far ahead:
With nearly two lakh units in the month, Maruti Suzuki continues to maintain a huge volume advantage over every other manufacturer.

Mahindra remains a major SUV force:
Mahindra's 60,048-unit performance demonstrates the strength of its SUV-focused portfolio.

Tata and Mahindra remain closely matched:
The difference between Tata Motors and Mahindra was relatively small, keeping the battle for the second position highly competitive.

New models are reshaping the market:
Several recently introduced or updated models are beginning to influence monthly rankings, particularly in the SUV and EV categories.