India auto roars into FY27: April PV dispatches up 26% to 4.4 lakh, two-wheelers up 28%

SIAM data shows broad-based April strength: SUVs +20% to 2.4 lakh, passenger cars +33% to 1.2 lakh, motorcycles +30.6% to 11.3 lakh, scooters +26.2% to 6.9 lakh, and three-wheelers +32.8% to 65,668. SUV and motorcycle demand led the surge despite West Asia commodity pressure.

— Source publishedFri, 15 May, 2026, 12:56 IST·First seen Fri, 15 May, 2026, 13:03 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

SIAM · India's auto industry opened FY27 strong, with April PV dispatches up 26% YoY to 4.4 lakh units, two-wheelers up 28%, and three-wheelers up 32.8%, led by

Key facts

  • PV dispatches +26% YoY to 4.4 lakh units
  • SUV dispatches +20% to 2.4 lakh
  • passenger cars +33% to 1.2 lakh
  • two-wheelers +28% to 18.7 lakh
  • motorcycles +30.6% to 11.3 lakh
  • scooters +26.2% to 6.9 lakh
  • three-wheelers +32.8% to 65,668

Why this matters

Synchronized double-digit growth across SUVs, motorcycles, and three-wheelers opens windows for distribution tie-ups, EV-platform JVs, and bolt-ons in financing and aftermarket adjacencies.