November 1st 2025.
In the bustling city of New Delhi, the top carmakers such as Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, and Kia India had a lot to celebrate on Saturday. They had all set new records for sales in the domestic market, thanks to the festive demand and the recent GST rate cut. Other manufacturers, including Skoda Auto India and Toyota Kirloskar Motor, also saw impressive growth in their October sales.
Speaking to reporters in a virtual interaction, Partho Banerjee, the Senior Executive Officer of Marketing and Sales at Maruti Suzuki India, revealed that the company had recorded a staggering 20% increase in retail sales in October, with a total of 242,096 units sold. This was the highest-ever retail sale for the company in the month of October, and it was largely driven by the 40-day festival period that started from Navratri. Banerjee further shared that the company had received 500,000 bookings during this period, with 410,000 being converted into retail sales. This was almost double the number of sales recorded during the same period last year.
Banerjee also noted that before the GST reforms, there were challenges in attracting first-time car buyers, but the situation had significantly improved after the implementation of GST 2.0. As for wholesales, Maruti Suzuki India reported a 10.75% increase in total domestic sales, with a total of 180,675 units sold in the month of October. Meanwhile, their domestic passenger vehicle sales stood at 176,318 units, which was a 10.48% increase from the same period in 2024.
Another major player in the market, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, also had reason to celebrate as they reported a 31% increase in SUV sales in the domestic passenger vehicle market. Nalinikanth Gollagunta, the CEO of Automotive Division at M&M, shared that they had sold a record-breaking 71,624 units in October, which was the highest ever for the company in a single month. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd also saw a significant increase in their October sales, with a 26.6% growth from the same period last year. They recorded their best-ever wholesale figures at 61,295 units, with SUVs making up 77% of the sales.
Hyundai Motor India Ltd, on the other hand, saw a slight decline of 3.2% in domestic sales in October, despite witnessing strong demand for their SUVs Creta and Venue. Tarun Garg, the Whole-time Director and Chief Operating Officer at HMIL, attributed this to the festivals of Dussehra, Dhanteras, and Diwali, as well as the positive impact of GST 2.0. He also expressed their commitment towards sustainable mobility solutions for India, including their growing range of electric vehicles.
Kia India, which entered the Indian market in 2025, marked a historic milestone with their best-ever monthly sales of 29,556 units in October. Atul Sood, the Senior Vice-President and National Head of Sales and Marketing, credited their diverse product portfolio for connecting strongly with the changing needs of consumers. He also highlighted the growing popularity of their electric vehicles as a step towards sustainable mobility solutions in India. Toyota Kirloskar Motor also saw a significant rise in sales, with a 39% increase from the same period last year. Varinder Wadhwa, the Vice President of Sales, Service, and Used Car Business, attributed this to the favorable economic environment during the festive season and the government's GST reforms.
In addition to these major players, Skoda Auto India also achieved its highest-ever monthly sales of 8,252 units in October 2025, surpassing their previous annual record in just 10 months. Similarly, Nissan Motor India Pvt Ltd reported a consolidated sales figure of 9,675 units, with 2,402 units sold in the domestic market. All in all, it was a successful month for the Indian automotive industry, with the festive season and GST reforms providing a significant boost to sales and market confidence.
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