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Mahindra & Mahindra September sales rise 15%; Bajaj Auto up 5%

Mahindra & Mahindra reported a 15% rise in September sales, with SUV volumes reaching 62,092 units. Bajaj Auto recorded 5% year-on-year sales growth and a 32% jump in exports, signalling stronger momentum across India’s auto sector.

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Newer Mahindra & Mahindra signal · — may update this storyMahindra takes No. 2 spot in India’s September passenger vehicle retail sales

Why it matters to operators and investors

Review SUV inventory and sales execution against M&M’s September volumes of 62,092 units, while assessing export-channel capacity as Bajaj Auto’s exports rise 32%.

What to watch next

  • Mahindra & Mahindra's subsequent SUV volume releases
  • Bajaj Auto's domestic and export sales breakdown
  • Announcements of SUV production or capacity changes
  • New promotional offers from competing SUV manufacturers
  • Management commentary on overseas orders and dealer inventories

The counter-case

Volume growth alone does not establish stronger retail demand or profitability. M&M’s 15% headline increase could reflect dealer stocking or a favorable comparison base. Bajaj’s 32% export growth versus 5% overall growth raises the possibility that overseas demand is masking domestic weakness, while increasing exposure to currency and country-specific risks.