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Passenger Vehicle Sales Hit Record 4.37 Lakh Units in April 2026

Passenger vehicle sales in India hit a record 4.37 lakh units in April 2026, marking a 25.4% growth year-on-year. Three-wheeler and two-wheeler segments also posted high double-digit growth of 32.8% and 28.4%, respectively. SIAM Director General Rajesh Menon highlighted strong demand despite concerns over high commodity prices from West Asian disruptions. Total vehicle production for April 2026 stood at 29.22 lakh units.

Key Points: Auto Sales Hit Record 4.37 Lakh Units in April 2026 | SIAM

  • Passenger vehicle sales hit record 4.37 lakh units in April 2026
  • Total vehicle production stood at 29.22 lakh units
  • Two-wheeler sales rose 28.4% to 18.72 lakh units
  • Three-wheeler sales grew 32.8% year-on-year
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Passenger vehicle sales hit record 4.37 lakh units in April, total vehicle production at 29.22 lakh: SIAM

Passenger vehicle sales hit a record 4.37 lakh units in April 2026, with 25.4% growth. Two-wheeler and three-wheeler sales also surged, says SIAM.

"Continuing with the momentum of the second half of FY 2025-26, the first month of FY 2026-27, posted high double-digit growth - Rajesh Menon"

New Delhi, May 14

The domestic automobile industry started FY 2026-27 on a strong note with passenger vehicles, three-wheelers and two-wheelers posting high double-digit growth in April 2026, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers on Wednesday.

The total production of Passenger Vehicles, Three-Wheelers, Two-Wheelers and Quadricycles stood at 29,22,427 units in April 2026.

Passenger vehicle sales rose to 4,37,312 units in April 2026, registering a growth of 25.4 per cent compared to April 2025. Three-wheeler sales stood at 65,668 units, up 32.8 per cent year-on-year, while two-wheeler sales increased to 18,72,691 units, marking a growth of 28.4 per cent over the same month last year.

Commenting on the performance, SIAM Director General Rajesh Menon said the industry continued the momentum seen in the second half of FY 2025-26.

"Continuing with the momentum of the second half of FY 2025-26, the first month of FY 2026-27, posted high double-digit growth in Passenger Vehicles, Three-Wheelers and Two-Wheelers," he said.

Menon said Passenger Vehicles recorded their highest-ever sales of 4.37 lakh units in April 2026. Three-wheelers also achieved their highest-ever sales of 0.66 lakh units during the month.

"Though there are concerns of high commodity prices emanating from the disruptions in West Asia, Industry has been witnessing good demand," Menon added.

In the passenger vehicle segment, total domestic sales increased from 3,48,847 units in April 2025 to 4,37,312 units in April this year.

In the three-wheeler category, passenger carrier sales rose from 40,167 units to 52,655 units, while goods carrier sales increased sharply from 8,135 units to 11,806 units. E-cart sales also rose from 309 units to 479 units. However, E-rickshaw sales declined from 830 units in April 2025 to 728 units in April 2026.

Among two-wheelers, scooter sales grew from 5,48,370 units to 6,91,993 units, while motorcycle sales increased from 8,71,666 units to 11,38,452 units during the same period. Moped sales also rose from 38,748 units to 42,246 units.

SIAM also shared that data for BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Volvo Auto were not available, while Tata Motors domestic sales data was included only in the total passenger vehicle numbers.

- ANI

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Priya S
Amazing growth in two-wheeler sales! That's the real backbone of India's mobility. But the data is incomplete without Tata Motors' domestic sales breakdown. SIAM should push for better transparency from manufacturers, especially when the government is pushing for local production.
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Sarah B
As an expat in India, I'm impressed by the double-digit growth across all segments. The e-cart sales tripling shows commercial EV markets are picking up! But e-rickshaw decline suggests policy support needs to be more targeted. Hope the momentum continues. 🇮🇳
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Vikram M
Honestly, while high sales are good for the economy, the congestion on our roads is becoming unbearable. Pune already sees bumper-to-bumper traffic even on weekends. We need to balance growth with public transport infrastructure. But kudos to the industry for the record numbers!
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Rohit P
Motorcycle sales jumping from 8.7 lakh to 11.4 lakh is unreal! That's a 30% growth in just one year. Clearly, rural demand is strong despite inflation. But will this continue with fuel prices remaining high? Let's see how the monsoon affects next quarter figures.
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Kavya N
Good to see three-wheeler goods carrier sales up by 45%! 🛺 This is crucial for small businesses and intra-city logistics. But SIAM should also share EV penetration data for each segment. We need to track if the growth is sustainable or just pent-up demand from post-pandemic recovery.

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