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Sudarshan Bhandari

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<li>India's FY26 retail auto sales hit an all-time high of 2.967 crore units, up 13% YoY, posting record volumes driven by a GST 2.0 inflection and rural demand.</li>
<li>Domestic OEMs Tata Motors and Mahindra collectively expanded passenger vehicle market share by nearly 900 basis points between FY22 and FY26.</li>
<li>The market share swing is structural, not cyclical: India's origin share has risen from 51.6% to 48.6% (note: China's share halved, Japan declined 3 points), yet Indian-brand  have surged.</li>
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India's FY26 retail auto sales hit an all-time high of 2.967 crore units, up 13% YoY, posting record volumes driven by a GST 2.0 inflection and rural demand.
Domestic OEMs Tata Motors and Mahindra collectively expanded passenger vehicle market share by nearly 900 basis points between FY22 and FY26.
The market share swing is structural, not cyclical: India's origin share has risen from 51.6% to 48.6% (note: China's share halved, Japan declined 3 points), yet Indian-brand  have surged.


India Auto FY26: Record Retail Masks a Seismic Shift in the Competitive Order

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<ul><li>Over Apr’25-Mar’26, cumulative 2W domestic sales grew by 12% YoY to 1.8 Cr units, supported by strong performances from TVS (+21%), Eicher motor (+23%), and Hero (+8%), while exports showed improved traction across global markets.</li><li>On a YTD basis, 3W domestic wholesales rose 50% YoY to 3.3 Lc units, led by TVS (+63%), followed by M&amp;M (+30%), while Bajaj is yet to report.</li><li>The domestic PV industry posted a ~9% YoY growth to ~43.1 Lc units, driven by strong performance from Toyota Kirloskar (+24%), M&amp;M (+20%), JSW MG Motor (+17%), Kia India (+14%), Tata Motors (+14%), and Maruti Suzuki (+4%), while Hyundai declined 2% YoY. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Over Apr’25-Mar’26, cumulative 2W domestic sales grew by 12% YoY to 1.8 Cr units, supported by strong performances from TVS (+21%), Eicher motor (+23%), and Hero (+8%), while exports showed improved traction across global markets.On a YTD basis, 3W domestic wholesales rose 50% YoY to 3.3 Lc units, led by TVS (+63%), followed by M&amp;M (+30%), while Bajaj is yet to report.The domestic PV industry posted a ~9% YoY growth to ~43.1 Lc units, driven by strong performance from Toyota Kirloskar (+24%), M&amp;M (+20%), JSW MG Motor (+17%), Kia India (+14%), Tata Motors (+14%), and Maruti Suzuki (+4%), while Hyundai declined 2% YoY. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

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<li>India’s auto sector ended FY26 strongly, with growth across segments: PVs up 17%, two-wheelers 15%, tractors 23%, and commercial vehicles 12% in March 2026.</li>
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Tractors outperformed PVs, driven by strong rural demand supported by GST cuts, healthy reservoir levels, and favorable seasonal factors like the Navratri period.</li>
<li>While 2W EVs grew 45% YoY, market share shifted toward established players. CV growth slowed meaningfully from February, indicating early signs of demand normalization.</li>
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India’s auto sector ended FY26 strongly, with growth across segments: PVs up 17%, two-wheelers 15%, tractors 23%, and commercial vehicles 12% in March 2026.

Tractors outperformed PVs, driven by strong rural demand supported by GST cuts, healthy reservoir levels, and favorable seasonal factors like the Navratri period.
While 2W EVs grew 45% YoY, market share shifted toward established players. CV growth slowed meaningfully from February, indicating early signs of demand normalization.


Thematic Report on India Auto Sector: GST Cuts Drive Volume Growth Across Segments

<ul><li>Near-Term Production Disruptions: Ongoing gas supply constraints could impact automotive paint shops and forging operations that rely heavily on gas-based heating processes, potentially leading to near-term production constraints across the auto manufacturing ecosystem.</li><li>Some OEMs have already begun witnessing minor disruptions, which could intensify if industrial gas allocations are curtailed further.</li><li>However, the overall impact is expected to remain manageable in the near term, as most OEMs currently maintain 3–5 weeks of channel inventory, which can partially cushion temporary supply disruptions. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Near-Term Production Disruptions: Ongoing gas supply constraints could impact automotive paint shops and forging operations that rely heavily on gas-based heating processes, potentially leading to near-term production constraints across the auto manufacturing ecosystem.Some OEMs have already begun witnessing minor disruptions, which could intensify if industrial gas allocations are curtailed further.However, the overall impact is expected to remain manageable in the near term, as most OEMs currently maintain 3–5 weeks of channel inventory, which can partially cushion temporary supply disruptions. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Automobile Sector: Energy Supply Tightness & Geopolitical Risks

<ul><li>Over Apr’25–Feb’26, cumulative 2W domestic sales grew by 10% YoY to 1.8 Cr units, supported by strong performances from TVS (+20%), RE (+24%), and Hero (+8%).</li><li>In contrast, 2W exports reflected improved traction across global markets.</li><li>On a YTD basis, 3W domestic wholesales rose 21% YoY to 7.7 Lc units, led by TVS (+65%), followed by M&amp;M (+30%) and Bajaj (+7%). </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Over Apr’25–Feb’26, cumulative 2W domestic sales grew by 10% YoY to 1.8 Cr units, supported by strong performances from TVS (+20%), RE (+24%), and Hero (+8%).In contrast, 2W exports reflected improved traction across global markets.On a YTD basis, 3W domestic wholesales rose 21% YoY to 7.7 Lc units, led by TVS (+65%), followed by M&amp;M (+30%) and Bajaj (+7%). Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Auto Monthly Sales Volume - February 2026

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Maruti Suzuki India Limited manufactures and exports automobiles. Maruti collaborated with Suzuki of Japan to produce affordable cars for the average Indian.

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India Auto FY26: Record Retail Masks a Seismic Shift in the Competitive Order

India's auto sales reach record high in FY26, driven by GST 2.0 and rural demand, with Tata Motors and Mahindra gaining market share.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Auto Monthly Sales Volume - April 2026

On a YTD basis, 3W domestic wholesales rose 50% YoY to 3.3 Lc units, led by TVS (+63%), followed by M&M (+30%), while Bajaj is yet to report.

Axis Direct

Thematic Report on India Auto Sector: GST Cuts Drive Volume Growth Across Segments

India's auto sector saw strong growth in FY26, with PVs up 17%, two-wheelers 15%, tractors 23%, and commercial vehicles 12% in March 2026.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Automobile Sector: Energy Supply Tightness & Geopolitical Risks

Ongoing gas supply constraints could impact automotive paint shops and forging operations that rely heavily on gas-based heating processes...

Axis Direct

Auto Monthly Sales Volume - February 2026

Over Apr’25–Feb’26, cumulative 2W domestic sales grew by 10% YoY to 1.8 Cr units, supported by strong performances from TVS (+20%), RE (+24%), and...

Axis Direct

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India Auto FY26: Record Retail Masks a Seismic Shift in the Competitive Order

​India's auto sales reach record high in FY26, driven by GST 2.0 and rural demand, with Tata Motors and Mahindra gaining market share.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Auto Monthly Sales Volume - April 2026

On a YTD basis, 3W domestic wholesales rose 50% YoY to 3.3 Lc units, led by TVS (+63%), followed by M&M (+30%), while Bajaj is yet to report.

Axis Direct

Thematic Report on India Auto Sector: GST Cuts Drive Volume Growth Across Segments

​India's auto sector saw strong growth in FY26, with PVs up 17%, two-wheelers 15%, tractors 23%, and commercial vehicles 12% in March 2026.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Automobile Sector: Energy Supply Tightness & Geopolitical Risks

Ongoing gas supply constraints could impact automotive paint shops and forging operations that rely heavily on gas-based heating processes...

Axis Direct

Auto Monthly Sales Volume - February 2026

Over Apr’25–Feb’26, cumulative 2W domestic sales grew by 10% YoY to 1.8 Cr units, supported by strong performances from TVS (+20%), RE (+24%), and...

Axis Direct

India's auto sales reach record high in FY26, driven by GST 2.0 and rural demand, with Tata Motors and Mahindra gaining market share.

India's auto sector saw strong growth in FY26, with PVs up 17%, two-wheelers 15%, tractors 23%, and commercial vehicles 12% in March 2026.