Indian auto industry closes 2025 on firm footing, broad-based sales growth reported in December

India’s automobile industry wrapped up calendar year 2025 on a strong footing, with most major manufacturers reporting robust year-on-year growth in December, driven by healthy consumer demand, improved rural sentiment, infrastructure spending, and on the back of a favourable macroeconomics.

- TBG NETWORK

Maruti Suzuki India Limited reported total sales of 217,854 units in December 2025, up from 178,248 units a year earlier. Domestic sales touched an all-time high of 182,165 units, underlining strong demand for compact cars and utility vehicles.

For the full calendar year 2025, Maruti Suzuki recorded its highest-ever total sales of 2.35 million units, including record exports of nearly 396,000 units.

Mahindra & Mahindra also ended the year on a high note, clocking 86,090 vehicles in December, a 25 per cent year-on-year increase including exports.

The company sold 50,946 SUVs domestically, reflecting continued consumer preference for sport utility vehicles.

Mahindra highlighted that 2025 marked its highest-ever annual volumes in SUVs and light commercial vehicles, supported by strong demand in both urban and semi-urban markets

Toyota Kirloskar Motor posted an impressive December performance, with total sales of 39,333 units, up 33 per cent year-on-year. Domestic sales rose 37 per cent to 34,157 units. This capped a record calendar year for Toyota, with 388,801 units sold in 2025, its highest-ever annual tally in India.

The commercial vehicle (CV) segment continued to benefit from infrastructure-led demand.