FADA PV Sales of Apr26 Shows 407,355 Vehicles Sold with 12.21% YoY Growth

The Indian Passenger Vehicle (PV) segment kicked off FY 2026-27 on a high note, recording 4,07,355 units in April 2026. This represents a strong 12.21% YoY growth compared to April 2025, marking the best-ever April on record for the industry. Another stats to focus on is the sales saw a 7.45% MoM dip due to the customary post-March seasonal reset. Despite that, the underlying momentum remains strong, particularly in rural markets which grew by a staggering 20.40%.

Passenger Vehicle Retail Sales Comparison: April 2026

Category	April 2026 Sales	April 2025 Sales	YoY Growth	Feb 2026 Sales*	MoM Growth
Passenger Vehicles	4,07,355	3,63,028	12.21%	4,40,144	-7.45%

*Note: MoM growth is calculated against March 2026 as per official reporting standards.

Performance of Major Passenger Vehicle Manufacturers

Maruti Suzuki

As the undisputed market leader, Maruti Suzuki India retailed 1,58,509 units in April 2026, achieving a healthy 12.44% YoY growth compared to 1,40,971 units in April 2025. The company maintained a dominant 38.91% market share. This is largely driven by a significant revival in the small-car segment and its robust CNG lineup, which currently accounts for a substantial portion of its total sales.

Tata Motors

Tata Motors demonstrated exceptional performance, retailing 57,688 units in April 2026 compared to 45,130 units in the previous year. This reflects a significant 27.83% YoY growth, allowing the company to expand its market share to 14.16%. The brand continues to benefit from a richer alternative-powertrain mix, with EVs now making up 5.77% of total PV sales.

Mahindra & Mahindra

Mahindra recorded sales of 55,236 units, up from 51,574 units in April 2025. While the brand saw a healthy 7.10% YoY increase in volume, its market share dipped slightly to 13.56%. Future growth is expected to be anchored in sustained SUV demand and improving rural liquidity following a healthy rabi season.

Hyundai Motor India

Hyundai maintained steady volumes with 47,449 units sold this April. Despite a 4.97% YoY growth in sales units, the manufacturer's market share contracted to 11.65%. The brand is likely to benefit in the coming months from refreshed product launches and a healthy booking pipeline.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor

Toyota continued its upward trajectory by retailing 27,006 units, a 5.46% YoY increase from the 25,609 units sold in April 2025. The brand currently holds a 6.63% market share. Performance is bolstered by strong demand for hybrid models and high-capacity utility vehicles in the current market mix.

Kia India

Kia India reported sales of 25,226 units, representing a strong 12.78% YoY growth. This performance allowed Kia to maintain a stable market share of 6.19%. The company’s focus on premium features and SUV-led product strategies continues to resonate with urban buyers, who grew by 7.11% this month.

Skoda Auto Volkswagen Group

The group faced a challenging month, with sales declining 11.49% YoY to 8,913 units. Consequently, its combined market share dropped to 2.19%. To counter this, the group is looking toward new FY scheme cycles and potentially refreshed product iterations to regain traction in the mid-size segment.

Honda Cars India

Honda Cars India recorded a modest 5.71% YoY growth, reaching 5,346 units in April 2026. However, the brand's market share saw a slight reduction, moving from 1.39% to 1.31%. Traction is expected to improve as small-car demand shows signs of revival in Tier-3 markets.

JSW MG Motor India

JSW MG Motor India showed positive momentum with 6,064 units sold, marking a 14.76% YoY increase. The manufacturer successfully grew its market share to 1.49%. Growth is largely driven by their EV-heavy portfolio as the national EV share in PVs improved to 5.77%.

Renault and Nissan India

Renault India saw a massive 42.40% YoY surge with 4,087 units. Nissan Motor India also performed exceptionally well, growing 59.20% YoY to reach 3,047 units. Both brands are capitalizing on the "Bharat-led" story, where rural demand is outpacing urban centers significantly.

Luxury Vehicle Manufacturers

BMW India led the luxury pack with 1,448 units (+8.63% YoY), while the Mercedes-Benz Group saw a 6.07% decline to 1,330 units. Jaguar Land Rover India remained nearly flat with 450 units sold. The luxury segment continues to monitor the geopolitical situation in West Asia as a potential risk to fuel prices and sentiment.

Others

• Force Motors: Experienced a massive surge of 115.53% YoY, retailing 1,166 units.
• Stellantis Group: Achieved 970 units, marking a strong 35.85% YoY growth.
• BYD India: Sold 469 units, reflecting a steady 17.84% YoY increase in the EV space.

April’s record-breaking performance confirms a structural shift in Indian mobility, with Rural PV growth (20.40%) nearly tripling Urban growth (7.11%). This May appears firm due to the marriage season and Akshaya Tritiya residuals. FADA advises OEMs to maintain disciplined dispatches to keep inventory anchored to the 21-day benchmark as the industry enters the June-July window.

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