Mumbai: Passenger car sales continued to gain momentum in April 2026, with most automobile companies reporting double-digit growth and lower inventory levels, indicating sustained demand despite the West Asia conflict.
Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors led the surge, with Tata seeing sales rise by over 30%. The growth is backed by the velocity created by the September cut in GST rates, which has helped maintain buyer sentiment.
In the utility vehicles segment, one leading company sold 56,331 vehicles in the domestic market, a growth of 8%. Including exports, overall sales in the segment stood at 57,833 vehicles.
Industry data points to strong retail offtake across categories, with dealers reporting thinner stock levels compared to earlier months. The festive demand spillover and improved rural sentiment have also supported sales.
Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest carmaker, continues to see strong traction for models like the Ertiga, with its Manesar plant in Haryana running at high capacity.
Analysts say the September GST cut has played a key role in keeping prices competitive and driving volumes, even as global uncertainties persist. With inventory under control, automakers are entering the new quarter with cautious optimism.
