India auto retail hits record May 2026; Maruti tops 242,688 units, Tata PV up 42%
Indian passenger vehicle industry posted an all-time May high in 2026. Maruti Suzuki sold 242,688 units (193,535 domestic), with entry-level cars up 140% YoY. Tata Motors PV rose 42% to 59,790 with record EV sales of 10,517. M&M, Hyundai, Toyota, Kia and Renault all logged strong double-digit growth.
Indian passenger vehicle industry posted record May 2026 sales. Maruti Suzuki hit all-time high 242,688 units; Tata Motors PV grew 42% with record EV sales of 10,517; Mahindra, Hyundai, Toyota, Kia and Renault all reported double-digit or strong growth.
Why this matters
Caps a strong run for Maruti after FY27's record 2.42L-unit start and a 40% CNG booking surge tied to fuel price hikes, signaling sustained demand at the entry and alt-fuel ends.
Retail-company signals steady at 1,587 over 90 days, underscoring consistent brand-level momentum.