NEW DELHI — India’s automobile industry posted strong November gains, driven by steady consumer demand and renewed policy confidence following the recent GST ratification. The combination lifted buyer sentiment and pushed major automakers to some of their best monthly performances of the year.
Maruti Suzuki, the nation’s largest carmaker, reported its highest-ever monthly sales with dispatches rising 26 percent year-over-year to 2,29,021 units, up from 1,81,531 units a year earlier. Strong demand across entry-level, compact, and SUV segments helped lift domestic passenger vehicle sales 21 percent to 1,70,971 units. Mini car sales, including the Alto and S-Presso, reached 12,347 units, while compact models such as the Baleno and Swift increased to 72,926 units. Utility vehicles, including the Brezza, Grand Vitara, and Ertiga, continued to anchor Maruti’s growth, reaching 72,498 units.
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited also posted a robust month, with combined domestic and international sales rising 25.6 percent to 59,199 units. Domestic passenger vehicle sales, including EVs, increased 22 percent to 57,436 units. The company’s international business delivered a standout performance, with exports surging to 1,763 units, a dramatic increase from just 54 units a year earlier. EV sales remained a major highlight, jumping 52.2 percent to 7,911 units.
Hyundai Motor India reported steady momentum, with total sales up 9 percent year-over-year at 66,840 units. Domestic sales increased 4 percent to 50,340 units, supported by sustained interest in popular models across segments. Exports grew more sharply, rising to 16,500 units from 13,006 units last November.
Analysts attribute the across-the-board gains to festive-season demand, improving consumer sentiment, and the stability provided after GST ratification. Automakers are expected to maintain their momentum into the coming months as inventory levels normalize and new model launches arrive in the market. (Source: IANS)
