Maruti hits record 242,688 units in May as Hyundai, M&M, Toyota all post gains
May 2026 auto retail surged across the board: Maruti Suzuki posted a record 242,688 units (193,535 domestic, 41,914 exports), Hyundai rose 4.1% YoY to 61,137, Mahindra jumped 20% to 99,636 with tractors up 23%, and Toyota grew 7% to 33,128 while crossing 3 lakh cumulative SHEV sales.
What happened
Maruti Suzuki · May 2026 auto sales: Maruti hit record 242,688 units, Hyundai grew 4.1% to 61,137, Mahindra rose 20% to 99,636 with tractors up 23%, and Toyota
Key facts
- Maruti 242,688 units
- Maruti domestic 193,535
- Maruti exports 41,914
- Hyundai 61,137 units (+4.1% YoY)
- Hyundai domestic +9.1%
- M&M 99,636 vehicles (+20%)
- M&M UV 58,021 (+11%)
- M&M tractors 47,845 (+23%)
- Toyota 33,128 (+7%)
- Toyota SHEV crosses 3 lakh
Why this matters
A rising tide lifting all major OEMs compresses the window for opportunistic M&A at distressed multiples—prioritize EV component, SHEV tech, and rural distribution targets before valuations re-rate further.