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Festive Cheer, GST Boost Drive Auto Sales In September 2025; Tata, Royal Enfield Clock Record Highs

Festive Cheer, GST Boost Drive Auto Sales In September 2025; Tata, Royal Enfield Clock Record Highs
Auto Sales Data September 2025: The onset of the festive season and the impact of GST 2.0 reforms have fuelled strong momentum in the Indian automobile industry in September 2025, with several automakers reporting double-digit growth and record-breaking sales. From passenger vehicles and two-wheelers to tractors and commercial vehicles, demand picked up across categories, supported by upbeat customer sentiment and robust exports.
Royal Enfield Logs Record Sales
Royal Enfield reported its highest-ever monthly sales at 1,24,328 units, a 43 per cent jump over 86,978 units last year. Domestic sales surged to 1,13,573 units, while exports rose 41 per cent to 10,755 units. The company crossed the milestone of 1 lakh monthly retail volumes for the first time.
Ashok Leyland Sales Rise 9%
Ashok Leyland reported a 9 per cent rise in total sales at 18,813 units in September. Domestic sales grew 7 per cent to 17,209 units. Light commercial vehicle sales climbed 15 per cent, while medium and heavy vehicles posted a modest 3 per cent growth.
Tata Motors Hits Best-Ever Monthly Sales
Tata Motors recorded its highest-ever monthly passenger vehicle sales at 60,907 units, up 47 per cent year-on-year. EV sales soared 96 per cent to 9,191 units, while CNG vehicles touched an all-time high of over 17,800 units. The Nexon led the rally with record sales of 22,500 units. Commercial vehicle sales also rose 19 per cent to 35,862 units.
Bajaj Auto Sales Up 9%
Bajaj Auto reported a 9 per cent rise in total sales at 5,10,504 units in September, compared to 4,69,531 units a year earlier. Domestic sales rose 4 per cent to 3,25,252 units, while exports jumped 18 per cent to 1,85,252 vehicles. Two-wheeler sales in the domestic market grew 5 per cent to 2,73,188 units.
Toyota Sales Rise 16%
Toyota Kirloskar Motor clocked a 16 per cent growth in sales at 31,091 units, up from 26,847 units in September 2024. Of this, 27,089 units were sold in the domestic market, while exports stood at 4,002 units. The company attributed the growth to GST reforms and festive demand.
Hyundai Sales Up 10%
Hyundai Motor India reported a 10 per cent increase in total sales to 70,347 units in September, against 64,201 units last year. Domestic sales were nearly flat at 51,547 units, while exports surged 44 per cent to 18,800 units — the highest in 33 months. The company also recorded its highest-ever monthly SUV sales, with Creta and Venue leading the charge.
Mahindra Sales Jump 16%
Mahindra & Mahindra registered a 16 per cent rise in overall sales at 1,00,298 units. Passenger vehicle sales stood at 56,233 units, up 10 per cent, while exports grew 43 per cent to 4,320 units. Tractor sales surged 49 per cent to 66,111 units, driven by strong festive demand, a healthy Kharif outlook, and monsoon support.
JSW MG Motor India Grows 34%
JSW MG Motor India reported sales of 6,728 units in September, a 34 per cent increase over 5,021 units last year. Both ICE and EV models contributed to the growth, boosted by GST cuts and festive season demand.
Maruti Suzuki Sales Up 3%
Maruti Suzuki India posted a 3 per cent rise in total sales at 1,89,665 units, compared to 1,84,727 units a year ago. While exports jumped to 42,204 units from 27,728 units, domestic PV sales fell 8 per cent to 1,32,820 units, impacted by logistical constraints. Compact cars like Baleno and Swift gained momentum, but utility vehicles and vans posted declines.
Source: News18
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