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Maruti Suzuki increases car sales in September: total volume reaches 2.36 lakh units
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Maruti Suzuki increases car sales in September: total volume reaches 2.36 lakh units

September proved to be a very successful month for Maruti Suzuki, the country's largest automobile manufacturer. The company demonstrated significant growth in its car sales in September 2026. The SUV and Utility Vehicle segments were key contributors to this growth.

According to data published by Maruti Suzuki, the company sold over 2.36 lakh units in September. Domestic sales also increased by approximately 30%. For the reporting September, the company sold 191,794 units domestically, including deliveries to other OEM manufacturers. Compared to September of last year, when this figure was 147,461 units, domestic revenue grew by 30% year-on-year.

Including exports, the company's total revenue in September amounted to 236,013 units. In the same month last year, 189,665 units were sold, representing an increase in total revenue of approximately 24% year-on-year.

The passenger car segment of Maruti Suzuki also showed good results. The company supplied 181,838 passenger cars to the domestic market, which is 37% more than the 132,820 units sold in September 2025. Sales also increased in the mini, compact, and mid-size car segments. In this segment, 91,887 units were sold in September, compared to 74,090 units a year earlier. Models in this category include Alto, Baleno, Celerio, Ciaz, Dzire, Ignis, S-Presso, Swift, and WagonR, which is called the company's 'tall boy'.

The utility vehicle segment became the main driver of the company's sales growth. Sales in this category increased by an impressive 62%. In September, the company sold 78,911 utility vehicles, compared to 48,695 units in September 2025. Models in this segment include Brezza, Ertiga, XL6, E-Vitara, Francs, Grand Vitara, Jimny, Victoris, and the most expensive Invicto. The statistics clearly show that SUV and MPV models play a key role in promoting the company's domestic sales.

Furthermore, the light commercial vehicle segment also showed improvement in September. The company sold 3,414 units in this segment, compared to 2,891 units sold in September 2025. Thus, the year-on-year sales increase was 18%.

Maruti Suzuki also accelerated its pace in foreign markets. The company's export business showed an increase of approximately 5%. Last month, the company exported 44,219 units, compared to 42,204 units in September of last year, corresponding to an export growth of about 5%. Over the last six months (from April to September), the company sold a total of 1,146,523 vehicles, exceeding 871,276 units in the same period last year.

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Mahindra Exceeds Expectations: EV Sales Surpass 100,000 Units, Challenging Tata

According to Mahindra's reports, its position in the SUV market continues to strengthen. In September, while many competitors were analyzing their sales figures, Mahindra increased its SUV sales volume by over 14% year-on-year, selling more than 64,000 units. Furthermore, total vehicle sales grew by 15%, and electric vehicle sales surpassed the 100,000 unit mark.

According to company data, Mahindra sold 64,092 SUVs in the domestic market in September. This figure was 56,233 units in September of the previous year, demonstrating a 14% year-on-year growth in SUV sales. Including exports, Mahindra delivered a total of 114,874 vehicles in September 2026, which is 15% more than in the same month last year.

SUV growth rates were also high from April to September 2026. Over these six months, the company sold 358,142 SUVs in the domestic market, compared to 297,570 units in the same period last year, representing a 20% year-over-year increase in sales.

Mahindra's commercial division also showed good results in September. Sales of light commercial vehicles weighing less than 2 tons in the domestic market in September 2026 amounted to 4,044 units, compared to 3,386 units sold in September of the previous year, marking a 19% growth. For light commercial vehicles weighing between 2 and 3.5 tons, sales increased by 13%, reaching 26,376 units. In September 2025, sales in this category were 23,342 units.

Mahindra's three-wheeled vehicles also demonstrated significant progress. The company sold a total of 16,343 vehicles, including electric three-wheelers. This figure is 26% higher than the 13,017 units sold in September last year. For the period from April to September 2026, three-wheeler sales reached 82,058 units, an increase of 53% compared to the same six months last year.

Dr. Velusami R., President of Mahindra's automotive business, reported on the September sales results. He noted that the company's SUV sales grew by 14% year-on-year, and total vehicle sales increased by 15%. Dr. Velusami R. also emphasized that Mahindra has crossed the 100,000 unit threshold in original electric vehicle sales, which is a major achievement for the company.

Despite impressive domestic market results, Mahindra's exports slightly decreased in September. In September 2026, the company exported 4,019 units, which is 7% less than the 4,320 units exported in September 2025. However, looking at six-month data, the picture is different: from April to September 2026, Mahindra exported 30,031 units, compared to 20,303 units exported in the same period last year, indicating a 48% growth in exports over half a year.

Tata Motors is the leader in the EV segment, but Mahindra's growth rate poses a serious challenge to Tata. Mahindra overtook Tata in EV sales as early as August. The company is gradually expanding its lineup, currently offering four electric vehicles: the XUV 3XO EV priced from ₹13.89 to ₹14.96 lakhs, the BE 6 priced from ₹18.90 to ₹26.90 lakhs, the XEV 9e priced from ₹21.90 to ₹30.50 lakhs, and the XEV 9S priced from ₹19.95 to ₹29.45 lakhs (all prices are excluding taxes).

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