Maruti Suzuki cars India reported its highest-ever monthly sales in October 2026, with domestic sales reaching approximately 2.12 lakh units and exports coming close to the 50,000-unit mark. Strong demand for passenger vehicles, SUVs and compact cars helped the automaker achieve a new monthly sales milestone.

Maruti Suzuki October 2026 Sales: Key Highlights

Maruti Suzuki India recorded total sales of 2,76,120 units in October 2026, registering approximately 25% year-on-year growth compared with 2,20,894 units in October 2025.

The company also achieved an all-time high in domestic sales. Domestic passenger vehicle sales reached 2,12,384 units, compared with 1,76,318 units in the corresponding month last year, representing growth of 20.46%.

Exports also delivered an impressive performance, reaching 49,872 units against 31,304 units in October 2025. This represents a significant increase of approximately 59.3%, bringing the monthly export figure close to the 50,000-unit milestone.

Maruti Suzuki October 2026 Sales Breakdown

Passenger Car Sales Grow 18.4%

Maruti Suzuki's mini, compact and mid-size passenger car segment recorded sales of 1,00,877 units in October 2026, compared with 85,210 units in October 2025. This represents year-on-year growth of approximately 18.4%.

The segment includes popular models such as the Alto, Baleno, Celerio, Dzire, Ignis, S-Presso, Swift and WagonR.

These models continue to contribute significantly to the company's domestic sales volumes, thanks to their wide customer base and presence across different price segments.

Utility Vehicle Sales Increase 26%

The utility vehicle segment remained another major contributor to Maruti Suzuki's October 2026 sales performance.

The company sold 97,787 utility vehicles during the month, compared with 77,571 units in October 2025. This translates into growth of approximately 26.1%.

Maruti Suzuki's utility vehicle portfolio includes the Brezza, Ertiga, Fronx, Grand Vitara, Invicto, Jimny, XL6, e Vitara and Victoris.

The strong performance of this segment highlights the growing importance of SUVs and multi-purpose vehicles in the Indian passenger vehicle market.

Exports Jump 59.3% to 49,872 Units

Exports were among the strongest performers in October 2026. Maruti Suzuki shipped 49,872 vehicles to international markets, compared with 31,304 units in the same month last year.

This represents year-on-year growth of approximately 59.3%.

The export performance is particularly important for the company's overall business, as international shipments contributed a significant share of its total monthly sales. The figure also brings Maruti Suzuki close to the milestone of exporting 50,000 vehicles in a single month.

Maruti Suzuki Sales from April to October 2026

Maruti Suzuki also maintained strong cumulative sales momentum during the first seven months of FY2026-27.

Between April and October 2026, the company recorded total sales of 16,55,498 units, compared with 12,99,629 units during the corresponding period of the previous financial year.

What Drove Maruti Suzuki's Record October Performance?

Maruti Suzuki's record-breaking October performance reflects strong demand across multiple vehicle categories. The passenger car and utility vehicle segments both recorded healthy year-on-year growth, while exports delivered an even stronger increase.

The festive buying season also provided an important boost to the Indian automobile industry. October's demand momentum helped several leading manufacturers report strong monthly sales figures.

For Maruti Suzuki, the combination of domestic passenger vehicle demand, commercial vehicle sales, OEM supplies and international shipments helped push total monthly volumes to a new record.

Conclusion

Maruti Suzuki's October 2026 sales performance marks an important milestone for India's largest passenger vehicle manufacturer. With total monthly sales reaching 2,76,120 units, domestic passenger vehicle sales crossing 2.12 lakh units and exports approaching 50,000 units, the company delivered strong growth across its major business segments.

Going forward, the performance of its SUV portfolio, popular hatchbacks and expanding export business will remain important factors in sustaining this momentum.