Isuzu Motors India, a subsidiary of Isuzu Motors Japan, has rolled out its 100,000 vehicle - the D-Max V-Cross - from the Sri City facility in Andhra Pradesh.

The company had started its operations in 2016 in Sri City and in 2020 opened its Press Shop facility and engine assembly plant under Phase-II. It currently sells the Pick-up vehicles such as - D-Max V-Cross, Hi-Lander, mu-X in the personal vehicle space and variants of Isuzu D-Max pick-ups – S-Cab and Regular Cab in the commercial segment space in India. Till date, more than 14,00,000 pressed parts have been rolled out from the facility.

The event saw the presence of Dr N Yuvaraj, Secretary to Government, Industries Commerce & Food Processing Department, Andhra Pradesh as the Chief Guest, along with guests of honour Dr Ravindra Sannareddy, Founder & MD, Sri City along with Makoto Sado, Chairman, Sri City Japanese Company Group.

Rajesh Mittal, President & MD, Isuzu Motor India, said, “At Isuzu Motors India, we take immense pride in our journey here in India. Over the years, the company has achieved significant milestones in both production and exports. One key highlight is that, around 22 percent of our production line workforce comprises talented women. This showcases our commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion. Additionally, 100 percent of our production workforce are diploma engineers and they make world-class vehicles adhering to the same global standards of Isuzu’s manufacturing and operational excellence. This has enabled us to become the leading exporter of commercial vehicles from India. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to provide products and services of the highest level of quality in India and in the overseas market."

Toru Kishimoto, Deputy MD, Isuzu Motors India, said, “Achieving this milestone is a testament to the trust our customers place in delivering vehicles of reliable and versatile products of the highest quality that are made for India. This is a proud moment for us and it reflects our unwavering commitment to India, a market of immense potential and strategic importance to Isuzu. We remain focused on delivering value-driven, reliable, and innovative mobility solutions to the delight of our customers.”

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Kia India, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has recorded its highest-ever May wholesale volume since entering the market, delivering 27,586 units.

This represents a 23.6 percent YoY growth compared to the 22,315 units sold during the same month last year.

The sales volume was led by the Seltos SUV, which has maintained monthly wholesales above the 10,000-unit threshold since its launch in January. The SUV holds a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating. Furthermore, the Sonet C-SUV remained a contributor supported by expanded automatic transmission options across its petrol and diesel variants.

Additional sales momentum was driven by the newer iterations in the lineup, including the Carens Clavis, the all-electric Clavis EV, and the updated MY26 Syros. The Syros model saw an encouraging consumer response following revisions to its variant hierarchy and the broader availability of automatic gearboxes.

To lower entry barriers for its electric vehicles, Kia India has deployed a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) procurement channel. This operational initiative alters ownership dynamics by separating the upfront vehicle acquisition cost from the battery asset.

At present, Kia India's sales and service operations are supported by a domestic retail footprint that includes 891 corporate touchpoints distributed across 402 cities. This network handles sales, maintenance, and ownership support in both urban and emerging regional markets. Furthermore, the company operates 130 Certified Pre-Owned vehicle outlets to manage trades, customer vehicle exchanges, and residual value transactions.

Atul Sood, Senior Vice-President of Sales & Marketing, Kia India, said, “Our highest-ever May sales performance reflects the strong alignment of our product portfolio with evolving customer preferences across segments. The continued strong demand for the new Seltos along with Sonet, coupled with the encouraging response to the Carens Clavis, Clavis EV and the MY26 Syros, has helped us sustain our growth momentum. At the same time, recent initiatives like our Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) program are playing an important role in making electric mobility more accessible and practical for customers. As we continue to strengthen our presence across the country, our focus remains on delivering innovative products, premium ownership experiences and technologies that are relevant to the evolving needs of Indian consumers.”

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has announced its wholesale sales of 33,128 units in May 2026, up 7 percent YoY, as compared to 30,864 units sold in May 2025.

The wholesales include 30,574 units in the domestic market, up 4 percent YoY, as compared to 29,280 units, while exports came at 2,554 units, up 61 percent YoY, as compared to 1,584 units a year ago.

Sabari Manohar, Executive Vice-President, Sales-Service-Used Car Business, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “Our sales performance in May 2026 reflects the positive market acceptance of Toyota’s offerings and overall ownership experience. The sustained demand across our product portfolio highlights a growing preference for quality, reliability and advanced technologies. This month marked a significant milestone as we crossed 300,000 Strong Hybrid Electric vehicle (SHEV) sales in India, underscoring the growing acceptance of SHEV technology and cleaner mobility solutions. This achievement further strengthens our commitment to advancing sustainable mobility through a multi-pathway approach. We will continue to focus on innovation that aligns with evolving customer needs while delivering long-term value and contributing meaningfully to India’s transition towards carbon neutrality.”

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Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL), the country’s largest passenger vehicle manufacturer, has reported its best-ever monthly sales volume, delivering a total of 242,688 units in May 2026, up 35 percent, as against 180,077 units last year.

The milestone performance was anchored by an all-time high in domestic sales, which reached 193,535 units for the month, up 40 percent YoY.

Interestingly, sales to Toyota Motor Kirloskar saw a decline of 29 percent YoY to 7,239 units. While, exports grew by 34 percent to 41,914 units.

In the domestic market, Maruti Suzuki India saw growth across categories, including Mini (+140 percent YoY), compact & mid-size (+32 percent YoY), SUVs (+44 percent YoY) and Vans (+7 percent YoY).

In the light commercial vehicle (LCV) space, the Super Carry registered monthly sales of 3,198 units.

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JSW MG Motor India, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has announced its wholesale sales for May 2026.

The company sold 6,048 units last month, down 4.06 percent, as compared to 6,304 units for the same period last year.

JSW MG Motor India attributed the ongoing global supply chain disruptions, rising commodity prices and a rise in freight tariffs that have impacted demand.

On the other hand, the company is looking to drive further growth with its recently introduced Majestor SUV, which replaces the outgoing Gloster as the flagship IC-powered vehicle in the carmaker's domestic lineup. The SUV is available in two drivetrain configurations. The 4x2 Automatic Top Trim is available in 6-seater and 7-seater layouts, while the 4x4 Automatic Top Trim, priced at INR 4.49 million (ex-showroom), can be had only in a 7-seater layout.

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