India Passenger Car Sales October 2025: Record-Breaking Month with Strong YoY Growth

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India's passenger vehicle market witnessed an extraordinary October 2025, marking one of the best months in the industry's history. Driven by festive season demand and the GST 2.0 reforms that reduced tax rates on entry-level cars from 28% to 18%, the domestic passenger vehicle market reported phenomenal year-on-year growth across most manufacturers.

The combination of GST 2.0 implementation (from September 22, 2025) and festive buying during Navratri, Dussehra, Dhanteras, and Diwali created the perfect storm for record-breaking sales. Rural demand surged, and first-time buyers upgrading from two-wheelers contributed significantly to the growth momentum.
October 2025 Sales Performance - Brand-wise Comparison

Manufacturer: Maruti Suzuki India
October 2025: 1,76,318 units | October 2024: 1,59,591 units | YoY Growth: +10.5%

Manufacturer: Mahindra & Mahindra
October 2025: 1,20,142 units | October 2024: 96,648 units | YoY Growth: +24.3%

Manufacturer: Tata Motors
October 2025: 61,295 units | October 2024: 48,423 units | YoY Growth: +26.6%

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor India
October 2025: 69,894 units | October 2024: 62,968 units | YoY Growth: +11.0%

Manufacturer: Toyota Kirloskar Motor
October 2025: 40,257 units | October 2024: 28,126 units | YoY Growth: +43.0%

Manufacturer: Kia India
October 2025: 30,000+ units | Best Ever Performance

TOTAL MARKET
October 2025: 4,66,814 units | October 2024: 3,97,930 units | YoY Growth: +17.3%
Key Highlights:

• Maruti Suzuki maintained market leadership with 10.5% growth, driven by strong demand for Swift, Baleno, and Brezza

• Mahindra & Mahindra posted impressive 24.3% growth with its SUV portfolio including Scorpio-N, XUV700, and Thar

• Tata Motors achieved 26.6% growth, with Nexon and Punch as volume drivers along with expanding EV portfolio

• Toyota Kirloskar Motor witnessed exceptional 43% growth, the highest among major manufacturers

• Overall market grew by 17.3%, with total sales reaching 4.66 lakh units

Factors Behind the Growth:

✓ GST 2.0 Reforms: Tax reduction from 28% to 18% on entry-level cars made vehicles more affordable

✓ Festive Demand: Navratri, Dussehra, Dhanteras, and Diwali timing boosted purchases

✓ Rural Market: Strong demand from rural areas with first-time buyers upgrading from two-wheelers

✓ Consumer Confidence: Improved economic fundamentals strengthened buyer sentiment

Conclusion:

October 2025 marks a historic milestone for India's passenger vehicle industry. The combination of favorable government policies through GST 2.0, festive season enthusiasm, and strong product portfolios from manufacturers created the perfect environment for record-breaking sales. With the industry posting its highest-ever monthly performance, the momentum is expected to continue through the year-end, solidifying India's position as a major automotive market globally.

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