By proceeding, I acknowledge that I have read and agreed to the Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions, consent declaration, and the sharing of my information with lending partners, dealers, OEMs, and for marketing communication via Phone Calls, SMS & WhatsApp.

A total of 4.01 lakh PVs sold, recorded 2.1 Percent YoY growth. Mahindra posted 17.6 Percent YoY growth; Scorpio leads with 15,442 units. Tata sales declined by 10.4 Percent ; Nexon & Punch sales drop 10 Percent. Mahindra XUV400 EV down 59 Percent, Tata Altroz sales dropped 59 Percent.
January 2025 was a profitable month for the Indian automobile industry as nearly 4.01 lakh passenger vehicles (PVs) were sold, compared to 3.93 lakh units in the same month last year. This marked a YoY sales growth of 2.1 Percent, while the MoM sales witnessed a massive hike of 43.2 Percent. Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motor India retained their first and second spots as India’s top OEMs with total sales of 1,73,599 units and 54,003 units, respectively.
Mahindra & Mahindra was the third top car manufacturer of the month, recording a YoY growth of 17.6 Percent. However, Tata Motors experienced a significant sales decline of 10.4 Percent, with sales of 48,075 units. The indigenous automakers had a noticeable sales gap of 2,584 units. Let’s take a look at model-wise sales figures of Mahindra and Tata.

The Mahindra Scorpio (Scorpio N and Scorpio Classic) remained the top sales contributor with total sales of 15,442 units opposed to 14,293 units. It accounted a YoY sales growth of 8 Percent. The Bolero and XUV 700 registered total sales of 8,682 units and 8,399 units, respectively. While the Bolero’s YoY sales declined by 13 Percent, the XUV 700 posted a YoY growth of 17 Percent. The Mahindra Thar (3-door and 5-door) was the fourth top-selling car from the home-grown automaker, which recorded sales of 7,557 units.
Mahindra’s most affordable SUV offering – XUV 3XO – also clocked decent sales of 8,454 units against 4,817 units in the corresponding month last year. The subcompact SUV posted a massive YoY growth of 76 Percent. The Mahindra XUV400 EV, however, saw a YoY sales decline of 59 Percent with sales of just 288 units. In January 2025, the indigenous automaker dispatched 1,837 units of the new born-electric BE 6 and XEV 9e SUVs.

The Tata Nexon and Punch SUVs were the top-selling models from Tata in January 2025, ranking first and second, respectively. However, both models witness a YoY sales decline of 10 Percent. While the Nexon registered sales of 15,397 units against 17,182 units, the Punch posted total sales of 16,231 units, down from 17,978 units of the same month last year. The sales of the Tata Tiago hatchback increased marginally. The carmaker managed to sell 6,807 units of the Tiago in January 2025 compared to 6,482 units in January 2024.
The Tata Altroz suffered a massive sales decline of 59 Percent with total sales of 2,033 units. It was 4,935 units in the same month previous year. With total sales of 1,484 units, the Tigor also posted a fall of 4 Percent. Last month, the home-grown automaker managed to sell 3,087 units of the Curvv (including both ICE version and electric iteration). The Tata Harrier and Safari monthly sales stood at 1,488 units and 1,548 units against 2,626 units and 2,893 units in the corresponding month last year, respectively. While the Harrier’s sales declined by 43 Percent, the Safari’s sales dropped by 46 Percent.
Also Read: Mahindra Scorpio N Pickup: Why Is It the Talk of the Town in India?
About Author
Chhavi Kaushik is a seasoned content writer with over a decade of experience, beginning her career in 2010. Her fascination with automobiles led her to the industry in 2014. As a freelancer, She has contributed to some of the most reputed online automotive publications, consistently delivering fresh updates on the latest automotive events, product launches, car reviews, and critical industry insights.

New Maruti YMC and YDB Launch Details Surface Online
Maruti Suzuki is working on two new MPVs for India, including the electric YMC and compact YDB, both expected by 2027. Get more details!
Konica Singh
Read More

Kia Sorento Spotted Testing Again - Hybrid SUV Launch Soon?
Kia Sorento spotted testing again in India. Premium 7-seater SUV could launch with hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains.
Konica Singh
Read More

New Honda Sub-4 Meter SUV India Launch Timeline Revealed
Honda has officially announced that the new sub-4 meter SUV will be launched in the Indian market in 2028. To rival Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet and Tata Nexon.
Amit Sharma
Read More

New Honda mid-size SUV Confirmed for India
Honda confirmed to launch two new SUVs - a sub-4 meter model and a mid-sized SUV for the Indian market. Both SUVs will start arriving in our market in 2028.
Amit Sharma
Read More

New MG SUV Could Get EV and PHEV Powertrains
MG’s upcoming Starlight 560 SUV could launch in India with EV and plug-in hybrid powertrain options. Expected to launch between July 2026 and October 2026.
Konica Singh
Read More

2026 Honda City Facelift - New Look, Added Tech Features
2026 Honda City facelift spied in India with new front design, LED headlamps, refreshed grille, and added tech features including 360-degree camera.
Konica Singh
Read More

4 Upcoming Kia Hybrid Cars in India: New Sorento to Sonet
From next-gen Kia Sonet to new Sorento 7-seater SUV; here is a list of top 4 upcoming Kia hybrid vehicles in the Indian market by 2028.
Amit Sharma
Read More

New Mahindra SUVs and EVs in the Works
Mahindra is preparing several new SUVs and EVs including Scorpio-N facelift, Thar facelift, Vision.S, BE.07, and Vision.T.
Konica Singh
Read More

New Mahindra BE.07 EV May Offer 650 km Range
Mahindra BE.07 electric SUV could offer up to 650 km range, futuristic styling, premium features, and strong performance.
Konica Singh
Read More

Mahindra XUV 7XO Hybrid Launch Likely in 2027
Based on the W601 monocoque platform, the Mahindra XUV 7XO will receive a strong hybrid system which is similar to the tech-offered with the Toyota Hyryder.
Amit Sharma
Read More

Mahindra XUV 7XO Hybrid and XEV 9e Range-Extender EV for India
Mahindra is working on two projects, codenamed W63 and W623, which are expected for the XUV 7XO hybrid and XEV 9e range-extender EV, respectively.
Chhavi
Read More

Mahindra BE 07: The New 5-Seater SUV Set to Join the BE 6 in 2027
It is expected that the production version of the Mahindra BE 07 will be revealed by the end of 2026 or early 2027, while the official launch is likely in 2027.
Amit Sharma
Read More

Mahindra to Flood India With New SUVs Over Next 5 Years
Mahindra plans 16 new SUV launches in India over the next 5 years, including 10 ICE models and 6 EVs based on new platforms.
Konica Singh
Read More

Mahindra to Launch 10 New ICE-Powered SUVs, 6 New EVs in India
Mahindra has officially announced to launch 16 new SUVs, including 10 ICE-powered and 6 electric vehicles in the Indian market by 2031.
Amit Sharma
Read More

Baby Mahindra Scorpio: Vision S Production Model Imagined
Rumoured to be the smallest member of the Scorpio family, the production-spec Vision S is expected to be revealed before the end of FY27, by March 2027.
Amit Sharma
Read More

Mahindra Beats Hyundai and Tata to Secure 2nd Spot in 2025
Mahindra climbs to No. 2 in India’s passenger vehicle market in 2025, overtaking Hyundai and Tata, driven by strong SUV demand and rising EV sales.
Konica Singh
Read More

Baby Mahindra Scorpio in the Making - Launch Details Here
Mahindra is preparing to launch the Mini Scorpio-N, a compact SUV based on the Vision S concept. Expected in late 2026 or 2027, it will compete with Kia Sonet and Maruti Suzuki Brezza.
Konica Singh
Read More

Big Change Ahead! Petrol & Diesel Restrictions Roll Out from April 2025
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Sign Sirsa has announced that overage petrol and diesel vehicles will no longer be allowed to refuel at petrol pumps from April 1st.
Ankita Solanki
Read More

Mahindra Hits 85,432 Sales Milestone, SUV Growth at 18 Percent
Mahindra registered 50,659 units in domestic sales, an increase of 18 percent with total sales, including exports, reaching 52,306 units.
Konica Singh
Read More

Mahindra Scorpio Classic Prices Increased
Prices for the Mahindra Scorpio Classic have been increased by Rs 65,000 for both trims. The S trim is now priced at Rs 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom) and Rs 16.14 lakh (ex-showroom) for the top-spec S11 trim.
Team CarLelo
Read More
All Over India
Stay Updated, Pay Less
Choose the Right Car
Multiple Finance Options
Monday - Saturday
10:00am - 6:30pm
+91 7947722777, +91 7479000444, +91 9311718549
contact@carlelo.com