The Indian passenger vehicle market delivered a strong performance in November 2025, with major automakers reporting impressive growth across entry-level hatchbacks, SUVs, and electric vehicles. Despite a post-festive cooldown, the top-selling car brands maintained healthy volumes, driven by new product launches, updated features, and improving consumer sentiment.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!November 2025 also marked a historic milestone, with India’s largest carmaker posting its highest-ever monthly sales, while other brands recorded steady double-digit growth. Here is a detailed breakdown of the top-performing car brands last month and what shaped the industry rankings.
1️⃣ Maruti Suzuki – India’s Undisputed No.1 (2,29,021 Units)
Maruti Suzuki recorded a landmark achievement by posting 2,29,021 units, the highest monthly sales in its Indian history. The combination of strong domestic demand, favorable pricing after GST 2.0, and record-breaking exports pushed Maruti to a new peak. @motormitra
Key Growth Drivers
- Mini & compact cars (Alto, Baleno, Swift, S-Presso, Dzire, WagonR) crossed 85,000 units
- UV lineup (Brezza, Ertiga, Fronx, Grand Vitara, Jimny, Invicto) contributed 72,498 units
- Record exports: 46,057 units shipped abroad
- Strong OEM partnership deliveries to Toyota
With the e Vitara EV and Brezza facelift in the pipeline, Maruti is poised to maintain its dominance through the next year. @motormitra
2️⃣ Hyundai Motor India – Consistent & Strong (66,840 Units)
Hyundai secured the second position with 66,840 units, registering 9.1% YoY growth. The brand delivered a balanced performance across domestic and export markets.
Highlights
- Domestic sales: 50,340 units
- Exports: 16,500 units, up nearly 27%
- New-gen Hyundai Venue boosted SUV momentum
- Creta, i20, and Alcazar remained steady performers
Hyundai’s strategy of consistent upgrades and a wide portfolio continues to deliver, even amidst rising competition in compact and mid-size SUVs. @motormitra
3️⃣ Tata Motors – EV Leader & Strong No.3 (59,199 Units)
Tata Motors posted 59,199 total units (domestic + exports), marking a 25.6% YoY growth. The company retained its third position, backed by robust EV sales and steady demand for the Nexon and Punch SUVs.
Key Drivers
- Domestic PV sales: 57,436 units
- EV sales: 7,911 units, up 52% YoY
- Exports surged to 1,763 units
With Curvv EV, Harrier EV and Sierra EV scheduled for 2026, Tata remains firmly placed as India’s EV pioneer and a strong challenger in ICE SUVs. @motormitra
4️⃣ Mahindra – SUV Powerhouse (56,336 Domestic SUVs)
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Mahindra recorded its highest November tally with 92,670 total units, supported by a dominant SUV lineup and strong commercial vehicle growth.
SUV Highlights
- Domestic SUV sales: 56,336 units, up 22% YoY
- Total UV sales (including exports): 57,598 units
- XUV700, Scorpio N, Thar, Bolero Neo continued to headline volumes
Mahindra’s electrified lineup — XEV 9e, BE 6, and new 3-row XEV 9S — is gaining strong traction, with the brand emerging as a major EV challenger. @motormitra
5️⃣ Kia, Toyota, Honda, MG – The Mid-Pack Movers
These brands continued to build steady momentum:
Kia India
- Strong performers: Seltos, Sonet
- EV contribution: EV6 & EV9
- Demand expected to rise once new-gen Sonet releases
Toyota
- Hyryder, Innova Hycross, Rumion remain consistent
- Maruti-sourced models boosted numbers
Honda
- Elevate and City main volume generators
- Hybrid tech placements improving brand appeal
MG Motor
- EV specialist with Windsor EV, ZS EV, Comet EV
- Maintained No.2 EV position in India
Market Overview – SUVs & EVs Continue to Lead Growth
India’s automotive landscape increasingly favors SUVs, which now dominate the sales mix. Additionally, EV adoption is rising, with Tata, MG, and Mahindra leading the transition. Exports also played a critical role, showing India’s growing importance as a global manufacturing hub. @motormitra
As we move into 2026, upcoming models like the Hyundai Creta facelift, Maruti e Vitara, Mahindra XEV 9S, Tata Sierra, and Honda Elevate hybrid will intensify competition.
November 2025 reinforced Maruti Suzuki’s supremacy, Hyundai’s consistency, Tata’s strong EV grip, and Mahindra’s SUV domination. With new models and electrification accelerating, India’s top car brands are gearing up for an even more competitive 2026. @motormitra
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