Top 15 Car Brands in India - March 2026 Sales Report

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2026-04-01

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Top 15 Car Brands in India - March 2026 Sales Report

Maruti Suzuki leads with over 1.7 lakh units sold Tata and Mahindra hold strong in second and third place Most car brands report solid growth in March 2026

March 2026 turned out to be a strong month for the Indian passenger vehicle market. Most carmakers reported solid growth, both year-on-year and month-on-month, showing steady demand across segments like SUVs, hatchbacks, and electric vehicles.

1. Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki continued its dominance in the Indian market with sales of 1,72,919 units. The brand saw a strong 28 percent growth year-on-year and held a massive 39.5 percent market share, staying far ahead of its rivals.

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2. Tata Motors

Tata Motors secured the second spot with 67,268 units, including EV sales. The company registered a 31 percent growth compared to last year, driven by strong demand across its portfolio.

3. Mahindra & Mahindra

Mahindra came in third with 61,032 units, posting a 23 percent year-on-year growth. Its SUV lineup continues to attract strong buyer interest.

4. Hyundai Motor India

Hyundai held the fourth position with 48,623 units. The brand recorded an 11 percent annual growth, maintaining steady performance in the market.

5. Kia India

Kia India followed closely with 27,987 units, showing a 23 percent growth year-on-year and consistent monthly improvement.

6. Toyota Kirloskar Motor

Toyota reported 27,479 units in March 2026. The brand saw 8 percent growth compared to last year, although sales slightly dipped from February.

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7. Skoda Auto Volkswagen India

This group recorded 8,676 units, showing a recovery month-on-month despite a slight yearly decline.

8. JSW MG Motor India

MG Motor India posted 6,233 units, registering 12 percent growth year-on-year and a strong monthly jump.

9. Honda Cars India

Honda sold 5,507 units, with a steady 7 percent growth annually and improved month-on-month performance.

10. Renault India

Renault clocked 3,588 units, marking a significant 36 percent rise year-on-year, showing signs of recovery.

11. Nissan Motor India

Nissan reported 2,538 units, with strong growth both yearly and monthly, making it one of the fastest-growing brands in percentage terms.

12. BMW India

In the premium space, BMW sold 1,559 units, achieving a 13 percent growth year-on-year.

13. Mercedes-Benz India

Mercedes-Benz recorded 1,320 units, seeing a decline of 11 percent compared to last year.

14. Citroen India

Citroen posted 758 units, showing an impressive 126 percent growth year-on-year, albeit from a lower base.

15. VinFast

VinFast continued its early expansion in India with 688 units, gradually building its presence in the EV space.

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