Two-wheelers, SUVs Power Auto Sales In Q3 FY2025, Industry Optimistic On Growth Momentum
- By MT Bureau
- January 14, 2025
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the apex body representing automakers in the country, has released the wholesales data for December 2024 and Q3 FY2025.
A total of 14,73,237 vehicles were sold last month, which was 5 percent lower compared to 15,49,597 units sold last year. This includes, 314,934 passenger vehicles, up 10 percent YoY, 52,733 three-wheelers, up 4 percent YoY and 11,05,565 two-wheelers, down 9 percent YoY.
For Q3 FY2025, the auto sales grew by 3 percent at 63,59,647 units, as compared to 61,67,583 units a year ago. Interestingly, SUVs and motorcycles were the key drivers for the auto wholesales and their segment too. A total of 10,58,145 passenger vehicles were sold in the last quarter, which marked a 5 percent uptick YoY. Three-wheeler sales came at 1,88,853 units, which was a flat growth, as compared to 1,88,434 units sold last year. The commercial vehicle sales came at 2,38,050 units, up 1 percent YoY, while two-wheeler sales came at 48,74,590 units, up 3 percent YoY, as compared to 47,31,436 units sold last year.
Shailesh Chandra, President, SIAM, said, “2024 has been reasonably good for the auto industry. Positive consumer sentiments and the country’s macroeconomic stability, helped in propelling reasonable growth for the sector across vehicle segments. The stable policy ecosystem of Government of India in 2024, carrying on from the previous years, has helped the industry. As the new year commences with a positive sentiment being created through the Bharat Mobility Global Expo, this momentum would further propel growth in 2025.”
As per SIAM, passenger vehicles and three-wheelers witnessed their highest-ever yearly sales in 2024.
| AUTOMOTIVE SALES IN INDIA | ||||
| Segment | Q3 'FY25 | Q3 'FY2024 | Change (in units) | Change (YoY) |
| Passenger Vehicles | ||||
| Passenger cars | 316,417 | 344,173 | -27,756 | -8% |
| SUVs | 705,357 | 632,526 | 72,831 | 12% |
| Vans | 36,371 | 35,586 | 785 | 2% |
| Total PVs | 1,058,145 | 1,012,285 | 45,860 | 5% |
| Three-Wheelers | ||||
| Passenger Carrier | 152,632 | 148,705 | 3,927 | 3% |
| Goods Carrier | 30,431 | 30,060 | 371 | 1% |
| E-Rickshaw | 4,710 | 8,834 | -4,124 | -47% |
| E-Cart | 1,080 | 835 | 245 | 29% |
| Total Three-wheelers | 188,853 | 188,434 | 419 | 0.2% |
| Commercial Vehicles | ||||
| M&HCV | ||||
| Passenger Carrier | 13,559 | 10,895 | 2,664 | 24% |
| Goods Carrier | 76,733 | 80,545 | -3,812 | -5% |
| Total M&HCV | 90,292 | 91,440 | -1,148 | -1% |
| LCV | ||||
| Passenger Carrier | 9,062 | 8,852 | 210 | 2% |
| Goods Carrier | 138,696 | 134,970 | 3,726 | 3% |
| Total LCV | 147,758 | 143,822 | 3,936 | 3% |
| Total Commercial Vehicles | 238,050 | 235,262 | 2,788 | 1% |
| Two-Wheelers | ||||
| Scooter | 1,708,445 | 1,504,467 | 203,978 | 14% |
| Motorcycles | 3,034,750 | 3,092,035 | -57,285 | -2% |
| Mopeds | 131,395 | 134,934 | -3,539 | -3% |
| Total Two-wheelers | 4,874,590 | 4,731,436 | 143,154 | 3% |
| Quadricycle | 9 | 166 | -157 | -95% |
| Grand Total | 6,359,647 | 6,167,583 | 192,064 | 3% |
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara Gets 5-Star Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
- By MT Bureau
- December 02, 2025
Maruti Suzuki India has been awarded a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating for its e Vitara, marking a moment for the company's electric vehicle strategy.
The e Vitara is built on Suzuki’s Heartect-e platform designed for electric vehicles to deliver strength, structural rigidity and advanced high voltage protection. The ‘Made-in-India, Made-for-the-World’ e Vitara is designed and tested for temperature conditions across the world, ensuring performance from as high as 60deg Celsius to as low as -30deg Celsius. The model is offered with 49 kWh and 61 kWh battery options.
Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India, said, “Congratulations to Maruti Suzuki for achieving 5-star Bharat NCAP in both adult and child occupant protection for their e Vitara. I am especially glad that Maruti Suzuki has shown real leadership in providing 7 airbags as a standard across all variants of the e Vitara.”
Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India, said, “The 5-star Bharat NCAP rating for e Vitara, our first Battery Electric Vehicle, is a moment of immense pride for all of us at Maruti Suzuki. Using the Bharat NCAP 5-star rating, we will export the e Vitara to more than 100 countries of the world. Bharat NCAP’s globally benchmarked stringent vehicle test protocols have been a catalyst in empowering customers to make informed decisions. I thank the Minister Gadkari, the officials in his Ministry and test agencies for their rigorous efforts and commitment in shaping India’s journey towards safe mobility.”
The e VITARA’s body structure uses more than 60 percent ultra-high tensile and high-tensile strength steel. Its battery protection system incorporates a structural design with an energy-absorbing battery pack mounting structure.
Key safety features include 7 standard airbags (including the Driver's knee airbag), Level 2 ADAS (Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control), Hill Hold Control, ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and a 360-degree Surround View Camera.
Mahindra Launches First Dealership-Based Ultrafast EV Charger In Anantapur
- By MT Bureau
- December 02, 2025
Mahindra has marked a major milestone in its nationwide electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure expansion with the inauguration of its first dealership-based ultrafast charger – a 180 kW Charge_IN station.
This is the first of many such installations planned across Mahindra dealerships, forming a key pillar of the company’s commitment to building India’s ultrafast charging network.
This initiative scales up Mahindra’s Charge_IN ecosystem, complementing the 250 highway fast-charging stations already announced. The new 180 kW ultrafast chargers will enable EV users to charge quickly and conveniently at strategically located dealerships across the country, with 24x7 on-ground support.
Hyundai Motor India Wholesales Grow 9.1% In November
- By MT Bureau
- December 01, 2025
Hyundai Motor India, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has reported wholesales of 66,840 units in November 2025, up 9.1 percent YoY as against 61,252 units last year.
This includes domestic sales of 50,340 units, up 4 percent YoY and exports of 16,500 units, up 27 percent YoY.
Tarun Garg, Whole-time Director & Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor India, said, “Supported by GST 2.0 reforms, we continue to carry forward sales momentum with a year-on-year growth in our monthly domestic sales in November 2025. Further, our commitment to bolstering India’s role as a global manufacturing hub is further solidified with 26.9% year-on-year growth in monthly exports.”
He further added that the all-new Hyundai Venue SUV, the company's first software-defined vehicle in India, has received more than 32,000 bookings within a month of its launch. The new Venue features ccNC infotainment powered by Nvidia.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Reports 28% Sales Growth In November
- By MT Bureau
- December 01, 2025
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced its wholesales for November 2025, reporting total sales of 33,752 units, up 28 percent YoY.
This includes 30,085 units sold in the domestic market and 3,667 units exported.
Varinder Wadhwa, Vice-President, Sales–Service–Used Car Business, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “Following a positive festive season supported by the government’s progressive GST reforms, we continue to witness a strong momentum, with a growth of 19 percent. The recent introduction of the Urban Cruiser Hyryder Aero Edition and Fortuner Leader Edition has also continued to help us reinforce this growth trajectory, receiving recognition across the country. The innovative initiatives such as the Drum Tao and the launch of the toyota experiential museum (tem) in Bangalore, have been highly appreciated, further strengthening customer engagement and brand connect.”
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