Indian auto sector clocks best Nov sales, passenger vehicles log 19 pc growth
New Delhi, Dec 12
The automobile industry in India registered its best November sales this year, as passenger vehicle (PV) sales increased nearly 19 per cent to 4, 12, 405 units from the same month last year, according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) data released on Friday.
While three-wheeler sales grew 21.3 per cent to 71,999 units, two-wheeler sales jumped 21.2 per cent to 19,44,475 units.
Rajesh Menon, Director General, SIAM said that following the festive demand and support from the government’s progressive GST 2.0 reforms, the Indian auto industry continued with the sales momentum in November 2025.
“Passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and three-wheelers marked the highest ever sales of November in 2025. Passenger vehicles recorded sales of 4.12 lakh units, with a growth of 18.7 per cent, two-wheelers posted sales of 19.44 lakh units, with a growth of 21.2 per cent and the three-wheeler segment registered sales of 72,000 units, growing by 21.3 per cent, over November of 2024,†said Menon.
Industry is optimistic that the continued supportive policy reforms and improved market sentiments, would continue this growth trajectory well into 2026, he added.
Scooter sales grew a robust 29.4 per cent to 7,35,753 units, reflecting strong urban demand.
Motorcycle sales increased 17.5 per cent to 11,63,751 units, supported by steady rural and semi-urban buying.
Sales of three-wheelers grew 24.6 per cent to 59,446 units in November, largely driven by passenger carriers.
Goods carriers grew 10.9 per cent, reaching 10,874 units, as per the data.
Meanwhile, passenger vehicle exports from India grew 18 per cent year-on-year during the April–September period of the current financial year. The growth was driven by strong global demand, especially from markets in the Middle East and Latin America.
During the first half of FY2026, total passenger vehicle exports rose to 4,45,884 units, compared to 3,76,679 units in the same period last year, as per SIAM data.
— IANS
Reader Comments
As someone who just bought a new scooter last month, I'm not surprised by the 29% growth! The festive discounts were really good. But I hope this sales boom also pushes manufacturers to focus more on electric options. The EV infrastructure still needs work.
Great to see exports growing too. 'Make in India' is showing results globally. However, I respectfully disagree with the overly optimistic tone. We must see if this growth is sustainable or just pent-up festive demand. What about the rising cost of raw materials?
The three-wheeler growth is interesting. In my city, more and more e-rickshaws are appearing. It's good for last-mile connectivity and employment. Hope the quality and safety standards keep pace with this sales growth.
Solid numbers! The motorcycle sales holding steady shows rural demand is resilient. This is a key indicator of broader economic health in the heartland. Bharat is buying! 🚀
While the growth is impressive, I'm concerned about the traffic and pollution in our metros. Every new vehicle sale adds to the congestion. The policy focus should equally be on improving public transport to complement this auto growth.
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