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Maruti, Tata Motors Drive Strong Sales Growth in September Ahead of Festive Season
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Firstpost•01-10-2026, 18:46
Maruti, Tata Motors Drive Strong Sales Growth in September Ahead of Festive Season
- •Maruti Suzuki India reported a 24.4% year-on-year increase in total sales, reaching 2,36,013 units in September 2026, driven by robust domestic and export figures.
- •Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles saw a 15% rise in total sales to 70,210 units in September, with domestic sales also up 15% and international sales increasing by 13%.
- •Electric vehicle sales were a significant growth driver for Tata Motors PV, surging 67% year-on-year to 15,384 units in September.
- •For Q2 FY27, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles recorded a 40% increase in total sales, reaching 2,01,723 units, with EV sales crossing 47,000 units and EV penetration rising to 23%.
- •Both automakers anticipate sustained demand during the festive season, with Tata Motors entering the period with a strong order book and plans to scale up production.
Key Questions Answered
Maruti Suzuki reported a total sales increase of 24.4 per cent year-on-year to 2,36,013 units in September 2026 compared to the year-ago period, which included 1,85,252 domestic units, 6,542 OEM sales, and 44,219 exports.
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles achieved total sales of 70,210 units in September 2026, marking a 15 percent increase from 60,907 units in September 2025.
Electric vehicles served as a key growth driver, with Tata Motors' EV sales climbing 67 percent year-on-year to 15,384 units.
