India car sales jump 22% in September: SIAM

Indian car sales surged by 22% in September 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). Passenger vehicle sales, which include sedans and utility vehicles, rose to 454,574 units, marking a 22% increase year-on-year. Two-wheeler sales also climbed by 13.5%, reaching 2.46 million units, while three-wheeler dispatches grew by 16%, totaling 98,162 units.

Overall, the first half of the financial year saw passenger vehicle sales jump by 28.3% to 2.64 million units. Domestic sales were the focus, with utility vehicle sales growing by 31.4% between April and September 2025. Industry President Shenu Agarwal attributed the strong performance to improved affordability due to GST 2.0, robust rural and urban demand, healthy freight movement, infrastructure-led economic activity, and a gradual replacement cycle across vehicle segments.

He also highlighted the maturing electric vehicle ecosystem and increasing acceptance of alternative fuel technologies. Agarwal expressed optimism that demand would sustain through the festive season, driven by new product launches, last-mile mobility needs, infrastructure spending, and fleet replacement. However, he noted that growth rates may moderate as the sector expands against a higher base.