Tata Motors started 2026 on a strong note with domestic passenger vehicle sales rising to 70,222 units in January, a 46.1% increase year-on-year over the same month last year. Sales were also sharply higher than the 50,046 units reported in December 2025.
The strong showing was driven by the Nexon and the recently refreshed Punch. Nexon sales crossed 23,000 units during the month, taking its cumulative sales past the one-million milestone, while Punch volumes exceeded 19,000 units. The model also crossed 700,000 cumulative sales, including nearly 200,000 units sold in 2025 alone.
Mahindra & Mahindra reported domestic sales of 63,510 units, marking a 25% year-on-year increase compared with 50,659 units in January 2025 and higher than the 50,946 units sold in December. On a year-to-date basis for FY26, the company posted a 19% growth, with cumulative SUV sales of 539,986 units, up from 453,019 units in the previous financial year.
Hyundai Record Volume
Hyundai Motor India recorded domestic sales of 59,107 units, reflecting a 9.5% growth over January 2025 and a sharp 39% rise over December 2025. Total sales, including exports, stood at 73,137 units, the company’s highest-ever monthly tally, with exports contributing 14,030 units.
Hyundai also reported record monthly sales for the Venue subcompact SUV at 12,413 units and the Aura sedan at 7,978 units.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor reported domestic sales of 30,630 units, up 17% year-on-year, while exports rose marginally to 3,250 units. Cumulative sales for the month stood at 33,880 units, a 15% increase. Kia India posted total sales of 27,603 units, registering a 10.3% growth, driven by strong demand for the Sonet, Carens Clavis and Clavis EV, along with a positive response to the second-generation Seltos.
Emerging Market Players
At the lower end of the volume spectrum, JSW MG Motor India reported domestic sales of 4,843 units, up 9% year-on-year, though lower than December levels. Meanwhile, Renault India recorded wholesales of 3,715 units, a 33.6% year-on-year increase, led by sustained demand for the Kiger and Triber, which together posted a 45.3% growth over last year
| Passenger Vehicle Sales | January 2026 | |||
| Carmaker | Domestic Sales (units) | YoY Growth (%) | December 2025 Sales (units) |
| Tata Motors | 70,222 | 46.1 | 50,046 |
| Mahindra & Mahindra | 63,510 | 25 | 50,659 |
| Hyundai Motor India | 59,107 | 9.5 | 42,416 |
| Toyota Kirloskar Motor | 30,630 | 17 | NA |
| Kia India | 27,603 | 10.3 | NA |
| JSW MG Motor India | 4,843 | 9 | 6,500 |
| Renault India | 3,715 | 33.6 | NA |