India’s passenger vehicle (PV) market closed calendar year 2025 on a strong note. The industry’s domestic dispatches rose 26 percent YoY in December to 404,229 units, marking one of the strongest monthly performances in recent years. The rebound was led by a combination of favourable macro conditions, most notably GST rationalisation and a revival in rural demand, alongside aggressive product actions by automakers. The revival was broad-based, with seven of the top 10 mass-market carmakers reporting YoY growth, with momentum extending across SUVs and entry-level hatchbacks. Let’s take a closer look at how each carmaker fared in the market.
December 2025 sales for each carmaker
| Carmaker | December 2025 sales | Change |
| Maruti Suzuki | 178,646 units | 37 percent |
| Mahindra | 50,946 units | 23 percent |
| Tata Motors | 50,046 units | 13 percent |
| Hyundai | 42,416 units | 0.5 percent |
| Toyota | 34,157 units | 37 percent |
| Kia | 18,659 units | 105 percent |
| JSW MG Motor | 6,500 units | -13.5 percent |
| Honda | 5,807 units | 3.6 percent |
| Skoda | 5,567 units | 22.2 percent |
| Volkswagen | 4,256 units | -11 percent |
| Renault | 3,845 units | 33.4 percent |
| Nissan | 1,902 units | -10.2 percent |
Maruti Suzuki
Sales: 178,646 units, Change: 37 percent
Maruti Suzuki reported domestic sales of 178,646 units in December, up 37 percent YoY. The performance was led by revived demand for its entry-level and compact models. Sales of compact cars rose 43 percent YoY, mini cars surged 92 percent, while utility vehicle volumes grew 33 percent. At the end of December, Maruti Suzuki’s pending bookings stood at around 175,000 units, with sustained demand across both urban and non-urban markets. The automaker attributed the rebound to GST-led affordability gains and improving consumer sentiment. Demand from smaller towns and rural markets outpaced that in major metros, the company said.
Mahindra
Sales: 50,946 units, Change: 23 percent
Mahindra continued its strong momentum in the passenger vehicle market in December, clocking domestic sales of 50,946 units, up 23 percent YoY, to retain its position as the second-largest player. The performance was led by robust demand for its SUV portfolio, including the Scorpio-N, XUV700 and Thar. However, Mahindra’s MoM performance was down 9.6 percent from November’s 56,336 units. The December performance reflected a post-festive period adjustment after two months of sustained momentum.
Tata Motors
Sales: 50,046 units, Change: 13 percent
Tata Motors was hot on the heels of Mahindra, reporting domestic sales of 50,046 units in December, up 13 percent YoY. The carmaker had reported domestic sales of 44,230 units in the same month in 2024. Its overall electric vehicle volumes rose 24 percent to 6,906 units, supported by strong demand for models such as the Nexon and Punch. The company’s diversified powertrain strategy across ICE, CNG and EVs continued to underpin performance.
Hyundai
Sales: 42,416 units, Change: 0.5 percent
Slotting in behind Tata and Mahindra in fourth position, Hyundai closed December 2025 with domestic sales of 42,416 units – marginally higher than the 42,208 units reported in the same month the previous year. Exports meanwhile stood at 16,286 units – up 26.5 percent year-on-year pushing the brand to report a cumulative sales growth of 6.6 per cent over December 2024 with 58,702 units sold in the month. The new Venue, which launched in November, was a significant volume driver for Hyundai in December.
Toyota
Sales: 34,157 units, Change: 37 percent
Toyota Kirloskar Motor also delivered a strong performance in December, with overall sales rising 33 percent to 39,333 units. Domestic sales in December stood at 34,157 units, up 37 per cent growth from 24,887 units sold in the same month the previous year. Meanwhile, Toyota export volumes in December stood at 5,176 units, up from 4,642 units in December 2024. The company benefited from robust demand for the Innova Hycross, Fortuner and Urban Cruiser Hyryder.
Kia
Sales: 18,659 units, Change: 105 percent
Kia India posted one of the strongest growth rates among major automakers, with its domestic volumes rising 105 percent YoY to 18,659 units. Kia had sold 8,957 units in December 2024. This figure also represents the company’s highest December sales since entering the Indian market in 2019. The carmaker attributed this growth to a strong buyer sentiment, likely caused by GST reduction on new cars. However, December sales declined 27 percent from November 2025, when the company sold 25,489 units.
JSW MG Motor India
Sales: 6,500 units, Change: -13.5 percent
JSW MG Motor India recorded sales 6,500 units in December, which was a 13.5 year-on-year decline compared to December 2024 when the carmaker sold 7,516 units. The volumes were primarily driven by the Windsor EV which has also emerged as the best-selling EV in India in 2025.
Honda
Sales: 5,807 units, Change: 3.6 percent
Honda announced that it recorded domestic sales of 5,807 units in December 2025 marking a 3.6 percent growth over the same month previous year. The company also exported 2,352 units, bringing its total sales to 8,159 units for the month. In comparison, the company had registered 5,603 units in domestic sales and 3,857 units in exports during December 2024.
Skoda
Sales: 5,567 units, Change: 22.2 percent
Skoda recorded sales of 5,567 units in December 2025, maintaining growth momentum after recording 5,491 units in November 2025. This was also a healthy 22.5 percent growth compared to December 2024 when the company had sold 4,554 units. The Kylaq emerged as a primary growth driver for Skoda during the year.
Volkswagen
Sales: 4,256 units, Change: -11 percent
Volkswagen saw YoY sales slip 11 percent to 4,256 units in December, although month-on-month sales were up from 3,342 units in November. A limited product portfolio meant Volkswagen didn’t see much action towards the end of the year, but the carmaker will be looking to bounce back with facelifts lined up for the Virtus and Taigun.
Renault
Sales: 3,845 units, Change: 33.4 percent
Renault India sold 3,845 units in December 2025, representing a 33.4 percent increase compared to December 2024. The December performance marked the continuation of growth that began in the third quarter of 2025, following updates to the Kiger and Triber. However, Renault’s real blockbuster will be the new Duster that’s due for a reveal later this month.
Nissan
Sales: 1,902 units, Change: -10.2 percent
Nissan Motor India concluded calendar year 2025 with strong export momentum, shipping 13,470 units in December—the highest monthly export volume in over a decade. Combined with domestic wholesale figures of 1,902 units (down 10.2 percent from December 2024), the company achieved total consolidated sales of 15,372 units for the month. Like Renault, Nissan will also be looking to pick up the momentum in 2026 with two new launches lined up over the next three months.
