Mahindra Sales Soar 21% in March, SUV Demand Drives Record FY26

Mahindra & Mahindra reported a 21% year-on-year increase in total auto sales for March 2026, reaching 99,969 vehicles. The growth was spearheaded by the utility vehicle segment, where domestic sales rose 25% to 60,272 units. The company concluded the financial year with all-time high annual volumes for both SUVs and light commercial vehicles. The strong sales performance was accompanied by a 3% rise in the company's share price on the stock market.

Key Points: Mahindra March Sales Jump 21%, SUV Volumes Hit Record High

  • 21% overall sales growth in March
  • SUV domestic sales surge 25%
  • Record annual SUV and LCV volumes
  • Three-wheeler sales jump 39%
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Mahindra and Mahindra posts 21 pc surge in March sales to 99,969 vehicles

Mahindra & Mahindra reports 21% growth in March sales to 99,969 vehicles, led by strong SUV demand. FY26 ends with record volumes.

"In March, we achieved SUV sales of 60,272 units, a growth of 25 per cent - Nalinikanth Gollagunta"

New Delhi, April 1

Indian prominent automobile manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra on Wednesday announced that overall auto sales for March 2026 stood at 99,969 vehicles, marking a growth of 21 per cent including exports.

Utility Vehicles domestic sales touched 60,272 units in March, up 25 per cent, while overall UV sales including exports reached 62,109 units. Domestic Commercial Vehicles sales for the month were 24,928, marking a growth of 11 per cent.

The company reported year‑to‑date exports rising 18 per cent to 40,990, while total exports eased 4 per cent year‑on‑year to 3,968 vehicles in March.

The financial year concluded with all‑time‑high volumes of 6,60,276 SUVs and 2,89,597 light commercial vehicles under 3.5 tonnes, delivering robust YoY growth of 20 per cent and 13 per cent, respectively, across both segments, the company said in a release.

"In March, we achieved SUV sales of 60,272 units, a growth of 25 per cent and light commercial vehicles under 3.5 tonnes of 24,928 units, a growth of 11 per cent YoY," said Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO, Automotive Division, M&M Ltd.

Passenger vehicle domestic sales for March comprised 60,272 UVs, and no cars or vans were reported in the release.

In the commercial vehicle and three‑wheeler mix, LCVs under 2 tonnes remained stable at 3,526 in March, while LCVs in the 2-3.5 tonne segment rose 13 per cent to 21,402. Three‑wheeler sales, including electric three‑wheelers, surged 39 per cent to 10,801 in March, and YTD volumes for three‑wheelers reached 1,12,003, up 30 per cent.

The company had reported strong sales growth in February 2026, with overall auto sales rising 18 per cent year-on-year to 97,177 vehicles, including exports.

The company said its UV segment remained a key driver of growth. Mahindra sold 60,018 SUVs in the domestic market, registering a 19 per cent increase compared to the same month last year.

Following this, shares of M&M were trading at Rs 3,051, an increase of 3 per cent on the NSE on Wednesday noon.

- IANS

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Priya S
Great to see the numbers, especially the 39% surge in three-wheeler sales. These vehicles are the backbone of last-mile connectivity in so many Indian cities and towns. The electric three-wheeler push is a smart move for the future.
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Rohit P
The stock price jump is no surprise. M&M has been executing its strategy very well. However, I do wish they'd focus more on the passenger car segment again. Relying solely on UVs might be a risk if market trends shift.
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Sarah B
Impressive figures. The year-to-date export growth of 18% is particularly noteworthy. It shows Indian automotive manufacturing is becoming more competitive globally. Hope this creates more jobs in the sector.
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Vikram M
As a Scorpio-N owner, I'm not surprised. The build quality and after-sales service in my city have been excellent. When a company focuses on what customers actually want – tough, reliable vehicles for Indian roads – success follows. 👏
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Nikhil C
Solid performance. The LCV growth is crucial for the small business economy. But I hope this profitability translates into more investment in R&D for cleaner technologies. The future is electric and hybrid, and we need our champions to lead there too.

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