Overall industry Performance
October 2025 marked a record-breaking month for India’s automobile industry.
Strong festive season purchases, GST 2.0 reforms, and improved production contributed to the growth.
Society of indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) data shows strong dispatches across passenger vehicles, two-wheelers, and three-wheelers.
April-October 2025 (H1 FY26) indicates slow but steady industry improvement; recovery not rapid.
Passenger Vehicles: SUVs Drive Growth
October sales: 460,739 units, up 17.2% YoY.
SUV sales surged 19.3%, driving overall growth.
Passenger cars grew 8.4%, vans 16.2%.
April-October 2025 growth modest at 1%.
Exports performed better: H1 FY26 passenger vehicle exports up 17.4% (514,000 units).
October exports increased 11.7%, production rose 9.8%.
Two-Wheelers: Scooters Shine, Bikes Lag
Domestic sales in October: 2,210,727 units, marginal 2.1% increase YoY.
Scooter sales jumped 14.3% due to urban demand.
Motorcycle sales declined 4%, mopeds down 2.1%, reflecting slow rural demand.
April-October 2025 growth at 1%, showing slow recovery.
Exports strongest driver: H1 FY26 exports up 23.1%, october exports up 17.7%.
Production fell 5.6% as companies managed existing inventory.
Three-Wheelers: Strong Comeback
October domestic sales: 81,288 units, up 5.9%.
Passenger three-wheelers +7.6%, goods carriers +2.8%; electric models still under pressure.
H1 FY26 domestic sales rose 5.6%; exports soared 45.1%.
October exports jumped 56.2%, fueled by African and neighboring countries.
Production in October up 15.9% to 119,885 units.
Commercial Vehicles: Stable but Slow Growth
Segment supported by festive season, logistics, industrial, and construction activity.
Medium and heavy trucks performing well in exports; light commercial vehicles slightly weak.
Overall growth remains limited; awaiting a major market trigger.
Key Takeaways
October 2025: record month across all segments.
SUV, scooter, and three-wheeler exports were strong.
April-October period shows gradual recovery rather than sharp rebound.
Industry’s true performance to be tested post-festive season.
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