India’s automotive industry recorded 70.70 lakh vehicle sales across all categories in the second quarter of FY 2025–26 (July–September 2025), according to the latest state-wise sales data. Two-wheelers remained the dominant segment, accounting for nearly 79% of total vehicle sales.
Two-Wheelers Lead India’s Vehicle Market
The two-wheeler category continued to outperform all others with 55.62 lakh units sold in Q2 FY26.
- Top-performing state: Uttar Pradesh (6.93 lakh units)
- Followed by: Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan
- Top region: Western Zone (19.33 lakh units)
Three-Wheeler Segment
Three-wheeler sales reached 2.29 lakh units during the quarter.
- Highest sales: Uttar Pradesh (0.28 lakh units)
- Followed by: Telangana, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka
- Leading region: Southern Zone (0.77 lakh units)
Passenger Vehicles Show Steady Growth
Passenger vehicle sales totalled 10.39 lakh units in Q2 FY26.
- Top-performing state: Maharashtra (1.32 lakh units)
- Followed by: Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Kerala
- Top region: Western Zone (3.44 lakh units), contributing 33% of nationwide PV sales
Commercial Vehicle Sales
The commercial vehicle segment recorded 2.40 lakh units sold.
- Highest sales: Maharashtra (0.37 lakh units)
- Followed by: Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka
- Leading region: Western Zone (0.92 lakh units)
Regional Market Trends
The Western Zone dominated three of the four major vehicle categories—two-wheelers, passenger vehicles, and commercial vehicles—showcasing its strong automotive demand. The Southern Zone led only the three-wheeler market.
Uttar Pradesh delivered strong performance across segments, topping both two-wheeler and three-wheeler sales while ranking among the top five states in passenger and commercial vehicle categories. Maharashtra showed similarly consistent strength, leading passenger and commercial vehicle sales and taking second place in two-wheelers.
These trends highlight the diverse and region-specific nature of India’s automotive market, shaped by variations in economic growth, infrastructure development, and consumer preferences across states.
