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Top Car Makers in October 2026 Vahan Report: Retail Sales and EV Adoption Analysis
Maruti Suzuki tops the chart with 2,11,444 units registered Tata secured 2nd position, followed by Mahindra and Hyundai Tata retains the top-spot in the EV category
The Vahan vehicle registration data for October 2026 reveals the performance of India’s car manufacturers during the festival season (Navratri and Dussehra). According to the report, total passenger vehicle registrations crossed the 5-lakh mark across major OEMs. Here is an analysis of car manufacturers performance across both the total vehicle market and the electric vehicle segment.
October 2026 Market Data Overview
| Rank | Carmaker | Total Registrations (ICE + EV) | Standalone EV Registrations | EV Share of Total Sales |
| 1 | Maruti Suzuki | 2,11,444 | 1,188 | 0.56% |
| 2 | Tata Motors PV | 73,002 | 14,552 | 19.93% |
| 3 | Mahindra & Mahindra | 64,248 | 8,472 | 13.19% |
| 4 | Hyundai Motor India | 57,883 | 753 | 1.30% |
| 5 | Kia India | 30,657 | 1,386 | 4.52% |
| 6 | Toyota Kirloskar Motor | 28,323 | 189 | 0.67% |
| 7 | Skoda Volkswagen Group | 9,083 | — | N/A |
| 8 | JSW MG Motor | 7,014 | 5,877 | 83.79% |
| 9 | Honda Cars India | 5,429 | — | N/A |
| 10 | Renault India | 3,491 | — | N/A |
| 11 | Nissan India | 3,257 | — | N/A |
| 12 | VinFast | 2,565 | 2,565 | 100.00% |
| 13 | Stellantis (Jeep/Citroën) | 1,077 | 60 | 5.57% |
| 14 | BYD Auto | 735 | 735 | 100.00% |
Total Market Breakdown (ICE + EV)
1. Maruti Suzuki = 2,11,444 units
Maruti Suzuki remains the market leader by registering 2,11,444 units in October 2026. The high sales was anchored by high demand for CNG cars and compact utility vehicles like the Brezza, Fronx, Ertiga and Bolero.
2. Tata Motors PV = 73,002 units
Tata Motors retains the second position with 73,002 units registered in the month of November 2026. The company’s multi-powertrain strategy (ICE, CNG, and EV) recorded strong demand across its SUV line, including the Nexon, Punch, Harrier, Safarim and Curvv.
3. Mahindra & Mahindra: 64,248 Units
The leading SUV maker claimed third spot with 64,248 registrations on the Vahan portal. Demand for its core SUV lineup, including the Scorpio-N, XUV 7XO, Thar and XUV 3XO - remained stable throughout the festive window.
4. Hyundai Motor India = 57,883 Units
Hyundai recorded 57,883 registrations to secure 4th position in the list. The total registrations bolstered by steady demand for Creta, Venue, Exter and others.
5. Mid-Tier Competitors
- Kia and Toyota sold a total of 30,657 units and 28,323 units, respectively, in the month of October 2026.
- Skoda Volkswagen Group sold 9,083 vehicles, and the Kushaq, Slavia and Virtus received positive response from buyers.
- JSW MG Motor (7,014 Units) and Honda Cars India (5,429 Units) remain steady, followed by Renault (3491 Units) and Nissan (3,257 Units).
- VinFast surprises with 2,565 vehicles registered in October 2026. Stellantis (1,077 Units), and BYD (735 Units) rounded out the lower volume tiers.
EV Market Breakdown
| Rank | EV Carmaker | Standalone EV Registrations | Total Registrations (ICE + EV) | EV Penetration Share (%) | Core Models & Segment Focus |
| 1 | Tata Motors PV | 14,552 | 73,002 | 19.93% | Nexon EV, Punch EV, Curvv EV, Tiago EV |
| 2 | Mahindra & Mahindra | 8,472 | 64,248 | 13.19% | INGLO Platform EVs, XUV400 |
| 3 | JSW MG Motor | 5,877 | 7,014 | 83.79% | Windsor EV, ZS EV, Comet EV |
| 4 | VinFast | 2,565 | 2,565 | 100.00% | VF e34, VF 5, Premium Electric Crossovers |
| 5 | Kia India | 1,386 | 30,657 | 4.52% | EV6, Syros EV / Clavis EV |
| 6 | Maruti Suzuki | 1,188 | 2,11,444 | 0.56% | eVX / Urban SUV Platform |
| 7 | Hyundai Motor India | 753 | 57,883 | 1.30% | Creta EV, IONIQ 5 |
| 8 | BYD Auto | 735 | 735 | 100.00% | Atto 3, Seal, Sealion 7, Denza D9 |
| 9 | Toyota Kirloskar Motor | 189 | 28,323 | 0.67% | Urban SUV EV Co-badge / bZ4X |
| 10 | Stellantis (Jeep/Citroën) | 60 | 1,077 | 5.57% | Citroën ë-C3 |
Key EV Takeaways
Tata Motors Leading EV Market: With 14,552 EV registrations, Tata Motors is leading the electric segment. EVs accounted for roughly 20% of Tata’s overall passenger vehicle sales in October 2026.
Mahindra EV Registrations: The homegrown UV maker registered 8,472 electric vehicles, reflecting customers adoption of its expanded premium electric SUV portfolio.
MG Motors at third position: JSW MG Motor registered 5,877 EVs out of its total 7,014 units dispatched to dealerships. EVs accounted for 83.8% of MG’s total retail sales, dominated by the likes of the Windsor EV, ZS EV, and Comet EV.
VinFast Makes Waves: Vietnamese EV maker VinFast recorded 2,565 units, securing fourth position in the standalone EV category.
Traditional Brands: Maruti Suzuki (1,188 units) and Kia (1,386 units) crossed the 1,000-unit EV threshold, while Hyundai (753 units) and BYD (735 units) targeted specific premium electric buyer groups.
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