The first six months of the 2027 fiscal year proved to be highly successful for the Indian passenger car market. The total sales volume of the top 10 models exceeded 1.101 million units. In the same period last year, 8.66 million units of these ten cars were sold, which represents an increase of 2.34 million units over six months, or a year-on-year growth of 27.13%.
SUVs dominate the top 10 list, accounting for five positions. The remaining positions are held by three hatchbacks, one MPV, and one sedan.
Six models in the top 10 belong to Maruti Suzuki. The best-selling model was the Maruti Suzuki Dzire sedan, which surpassed all other body types. For the first six months of the current fiscal year, 125,988 Dzire units were sold. Last year, the company sold 108,006 such vehicles, demonstrating a year-on-year sales growth of 16.65%. The Maruti Suzuki Dzire is available with a starting price of 6.30 lakh rupees for the petrol and CNG internal combustion engine versions.
Additionally, the Tata Punch secured the second spot in sales, reaching a volume of 123,287 units in the first half of 2027. Maruti Suzuki WagonR is in third place, having sold 116,029 units during this period. The list also includes the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, the only MPV, which sold 112,557 units in six months. The second Tata Nexon model is also featured in the list, selling 111,919 units in the first half of the fiscal year.
Maruti Suzuki Fronx holds the sixth position with sales of 110,135 units. Maruti Suzuki Swift sold 109,332 units, and Maruti Suzuki Baleno sold 108,569 units in the first six months. Mahindra Scorpio (Classic + N) is in ninth place, selling 93,488 units in the first half of 2027. Hyundai Creta took tenth place, selling 89,727 units. It should be noted that last year Creta sales were 99,345 units, which is the only decrease in sales across the entire list.