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India’s auto industry recorded a 7.3% increase in domestic sales from April 2024 to March 2025, with passenger vehicles having been the highest ever in FY25, according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers. This performance was propelled by healthy demand, infrastructure investments, and government policies, while exports rose by 19.
2%, underscoring strong global demand in key markets such as Latin America, Africa, and select developed nations. Shailesh Chandra, President of SIAM, commented, “The Indian Automobile Industry continued its steady performance in FY25, driven by healthy demand, infrastructure investments, supportive Government policies, and continued emphasis on sustainable mobility.” Rajesh Menon, Director General of SIAM, observed, “Sales of Passenger Vehicles have been the highest ever in FY25, with 43 lakh units sold, marking a 2% growth over the previous year.
” Passenger vehicles achieved their highest-ever annual sales in FY25, with domestic sales totalling 43 lakh units—a modest 2% increase over FY24, despite a high base effect in the previous year. Notably, Utility Vehicles now contributed 65% of total passenger vehicle sales, up from about 60% in FY24. Exports of passenger vehicles reached a record 7.
7 lakh units, marking a 14.6% increase, as demand for Indian-made global models surged in Latin America, Africa, and select developed markets. The two-wheeler segment exhibited strong growth, with domestic sales rising to 1.
96 crore units, marking a 9.1% increase over the previous fiscal year. Within this segment, scooters led the rebound with a 17.
4% rise. Furthermore, exports of two-wheelers expanded by 21.4% to a total of 42 lakh units.
Three-wheelers posted their highest-ever sales in FY25 at 7,41,420 units (or about 7.41 lakh units), growing by 6.7% compared to the previous year.
Exports in this segment recorded a modest increase of 2.3% to reach 3.1 lakh units.
Domestic sales in the commercial vehicle segment experienced a slight decline of 1.2%, totalling 9,56,671 units (roughly 9.57 lakh units) for FY 2024–25.
However, the January–March quarter showed a rebound with a 1.5% increase. Notably, commercial vehicle exports surged by 23% to reach 0.
81 lakh units. In March 2025 alone, domestic sales reflected robust momentum: 1. Passenger Vehicles: 3,81,358 units (up 3.
6%) 2. Two-Wheelers: 16,56,939 units (up 11.4%) 3.
Three-Wheelers: 62,813 units (up 10.5%) Moreover, the January–March 2025 quarter reported total domestic sales of 61,82,084 units, with two-wheelers leading the segment at 45.67 lak units.
Electric mobility continued its upward trend in FY25 as electric vehicle registrations grew 16.9% to 19.7 lakh units.
In this segment, electric passenger vehicle registrations crossed the 1 lakh mark, growing by 18.2%, while e–two-wheeler registrations surged by 21.2% to 11.
5 lakh units. Additionally, registrations for all types of e–three-wheelers increased by 10.5%, reaching nearly 7 lakh units.
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