India Car Sales September 2026: Which Automaker Sold the Most?

Key Takeaways

• India car sales September 2026 reports shared by Vahan reveal a remarkable 31.8% YoY growth, summing up to a total of 4,20,359 units registered. 
• Maruti Suzuki retained its position at the top with a 40.4% market share, having registered 1,69,826 units. 
• Mahindra & Mahindra held the 2nd position with 57,817 registrations (35.5% YoY growth), followed by Tata Motors with 56,156 registered units (28.1% YoY growth). 
• VinFast recorded the fastest growth, from just 6 registrations in September 2025 to 2,964 in September 2026. 

India Car Sales September 2026: OEM Vahan Registration Rankings 

The Indian automobile retail market recorded 4,20,359 passenger car registrations in September 2026 vs 3,18,907 in September 2025. To summarise, this marked an impressive 31.8% YoY growth. Additionally, Vahan reports on retail registration figures show that India car sales September 2026 improved by 2.6% MoM compared to 4,09,528 units registered in August 2026. 

Maruti Suzuki led the market with 1,69,826 units registered and as a result secured a 40.4% market share, followed by Mahindra (57,817 registrations) and Tata (56,156 registrations). A well-stocked inventory, festive deals and above all, the new launches drove the major surge in car registrations in September 2026. 

Car Manufacturer/ Brand	Sep 2026 Registrations	Sep 2025 Registrations	YoY Growth (%)	Sep 2026 Market Share (%)
Maruti Suzuki	1,69,826	1,30,533	+30.1%	40.4%
Mahindra & Mahindra	57,817	42,657	+35.5%	13.8%
Tata Motors	56,156	43,847	+28.1%	13.4%
Hyundai Motor Company	50,201	38,188	+31.5%	11.9%
Toyota	28,212	23,241	+21.4%	6.7%
Kia	26,668	18,276	+45.9%	6.3%
Skoda + VW	8,468	7,440	+13.8%	2.0%
MG Motor	6,475	5,698	+13.6%	1.5%
Honda	5,283	3,707	+42.5%	1.3%
Renault	3,411	2,562	+33.1%	0.8%
Nissan	2,967	1,379	+115.2%	0.7%
VinFast	2,964	6	+49,300.0%	0.7%
BYD	836	732	+14.2%	0.2%
Citroen	803	406	+97.8%	0.2%
Jeep	272	235	+15.7%	0.1%
Total	4,20,359	3,18,907	+31.8%	100.0%

India Car Sales September 2026: Which Brand Sold the Most? 

Comparing the overall retail registration figures published by Vahan can help evaluate which brand had the highest India car sales September 2026. The top five sellers were Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra, Tata Motors, Hyundai, and Toyota. Additionally, the list includes Kia, Skoda, and Honda. 

1. Maruti Suzuki: With 1,69,826 car registrations in September 2026, Maruti Suzuki retained a 40.4% market share and recorded a 30.1% YoY growth. 
2. Mahindra & Mahindra: Having registered 57,817 vehicles in September 2026, compared to 42,657 in September 2025, M&M saw 35.5% YoY growth and captured a 13.8% market share. 
3. Tata Motors: The manufacturer recorded 56,156 registrations, up from 43,847, marking 28.1% YoY growth and claiming a 13.4% market share. 
4. Hyundai Motor Company: Hyundai crossed the 50,000-unit threshold with 50,201 registrations, therefore, 31.5% YoY growth and a market share of 11.9%. 
5. Toyota Motor Corporation: Toyota ranked 5th with 28,212 registrations, up from 23,241, therefore, commanding a 6.7% market share and 21.4% YoY growth. 
6. Kia India: With 26,668 cars registered in September 2026, Kia recorded a robust 45.9% YoY growth and eventually captured a 6.3% market share. 
7. Skoda + Volkswagen: Skoda and Volkswagen, together, registered 8,468 cars (up from 7,440 registrations in September 2025), straightaway leading to 13.8% YoY growth and a market share of 2%. 
8. MG Motor: Having registered 6,475 cars, MG Motor saw 13.6% YoY growth and grabbed a 1.5% market share. 
9. Honda Motors: Honda recorded 42.5% YoY growth with 5,283 registrations, compared to 3,707 in September last year, commanding a 1.3% market share.
10. Renault Group: Renault witnessed 33.1% YoY growth with 3,411 registrations in September 2026, owing to a 0.8% market share. 

The Bottom Line

India car sales September 2026 figures indicate which manufacturer had the highest volumes recorded, thanks to a well-stocked inventory and customer demand ahead of the festive season. However, before arriving at a decision, buyers should compare the vehicle’s fuel efficiency, price, specs, safety features and long-term running expenses rather than relying on brand rankings alone. 

FAQs

How did Tata Motors perform in September 2026 compared to August 2026? 

Tata Motors registered 56,156 vehicles in September 2026, marking 28.1% YoY growth, but a 3.3% MoM drop from August 2026.  

Did car sales grow compared to September 2025? 

Yes, India car sales September 2026 saw a 31.8% YoY increase, from 3,18,907 units registered in September 2025 to 4,20,359 units in September 2026. 

Which car brands grew the fastest in September 2026? 

VinFast recorded 49,300% YoY growth (2,964 units registered), while Nissan achieved a 115.2% YoY increase (2,967 units registered), to become the fastest-growing car brands in September 2026. 

How did Maruti, Mahindra and Tata perform in September 2026 car sales?

Maruti, Mahindra and Tata all recorded YoY growth, but their MoM results differed. Maruti held its position on top with a slight drop from 40.9% reported a year earlier to 40.4% in September 2026. Mahindra marked a 35.5% YoY increase, improving its market share to 13.8% from 13.4% in September 2025. Tata registered 56,156 units, recording a strong 28.1% YoY growth. However, units registered dropped by 3.3% compared to August 2026. 

What was the total passenger vehicle retail volume in India for September 2026? 

As per the India car sales September 2026 data by Vahan, a total of 4,20,359 passenger vehicles were registered, which led to an overall 31.8% YoY growth.