Indian auto retail roars into FY27: Maruti hits record 2.42L units, Bajaj exports surge 34%

May 2026 print shows broad-based strength across passenger and two-wheeler segments. Maruti Suzuki posted a record 2,42,688 units, Bajaj Auto sold 4,61,257 (+20%) with exports up 34%, M&M grew 20% to 99,636 despite supplier manpower constraints, Hyundai domestic rose 9.1%, and Tata CV climbed 17%.

— Source publishedMon, 1 Jun, 2026, 17:30 IST·First seen Mon, 1 Jun, 2026, 18:30 IST·Source Financial Express · BrandWagon

The brand move

Indian automakers posted strong May 2026 sales: Maruti hit record 2.42 lakh units, Bajaj Auto exports surged 34%, Mahindra grew 20% despite supplier manpower constraints, Hyundai domestic up 9.1%, and Tata Motors CV sales rose 17%.

The numbers

  • Maruti 2,42,688 units
  • Bajaj 4,61,257 units +20%
  • Bajaj exports +34%
  • M&M 99,636 units +20%
  • Hyundai domestic 47,837 +9.1%
  • Tata CV 32,850 +17%

Why it matters for the brand

Bajaj's export outperformance and M&M's supplier constraints highlight strategic openings in two-wheeler export distribution and component supply consolidation.