Top 10 Car Brands in India by Sales H1 2025 Market Leaders

India’s Car Speed Sales - Top 10 Brands in H1‑2025
A recent first-half of 2025 reveals the Indian auto landscape is evolving — Maruti Suzuki remains dominant, while Mahindra, Tata, Hyundai, and Kia battle for space.

1. Maruti Suzuki
   All-time market leader dominating the market with ~40.9% share in 2025.Despite a 2% decline in sales, Maruti Suzuki retained its top position with 8,78,705 units sold in H1 2025. In FY2025, the company sold 2,234,266 vehicles, with 1,901,681 units sold domestically and 332,585 units exported. Although it has some cons like rigidity in design, limited premium appeal, slow EV rollout it is unmatched with it's service reach, value pricing, fuel efficiency, diverse product range. It has widespread sales network which is ~3,500 ARENA & NEXA outlets, 5,000+ service centres. The company's best-selling models include the Wagon R(~198k), Brezza(~189k units), and Dzire(~165k units). Maruti Suzuki aims to leverage new launches and strengthen its position.

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2. Mahindra
   Mahindra steals the second position by the growth of 20% in sales which made TATA and Hyundai left behind. It provides the rugged SUVs, strong rural presence, off-road pedigree which leads it sales, but with all this it somehow lacking due to less refined ride, limited urban-friendly offerings, inconsistent after-sales support. In March 2025, Mahindra sold 83,894 vehicles, a 23% year-over-year increase, with SUV sales reaching 48,048 units, up 18% YoY. The company's SUV segment, including models like the Scorpio(~165k), Thar(booming with ~9k+ in March only) and XUV3OO/3XO(~7k) drove this growth.

3. Hyundai
   Hyundai Motor India retained its position as the country's second-largest passenger vehicle manufacturer in FY2025, selling 762,052 units, with 598,666 units sold domestically and 163,386 units exported which includes Creta(~195k) and Venue(~53k). It provides Premium interiors, feature-rich, smooth engines but has prices higher, after-sales lag in smaller towns, multiple recent sales dips.

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4. Tata
   Tata Motors reported mixed results for FY2025, with passenger vehicle sales reaching 556,263 units, a 3% decline from the previous year. Despite this, the company maintained its position in the passenger vehicle market, with SUVs like the Punch(~196k) and Nexon CNG(~72k) driving growth. Electric vehicle sales, however, declined 13% to 64,276 units, impacted by increased competition. On a positive note, Tata Motors' CNG sales surged, with the company becoming the second-largest CNG player after Maruti Suzuki. It provides solid safety credentials, strong micro‑SUVs and also rising EV footprint but it's less extensive dealer density, quality control issues, limited global availability decrease it's popularity.

5. Toyota
   Dominates India’s strong hybrid space (~80% share). Innova(~97k), Fortuner(~29k), Hyryder(~60k) deliver reliability and brand prestige. Strategic tie-up with Maruti (Glanza, Taisor, Rumion) expands the portfolio with proven offerings. Innova Hycross boasts hybrid tech, strong build, premium feel. But it has isolated reports of upselling and poor grievance resolution, few competitive small-car options, with Glanza lagging behind Baleno, hybrid tech and SUV positioning result in elevated price point.

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6. Kia

Provides stylish design, rich feature set; growing SUV portfolio which pricey post GST, dealership lag, sales dips. Best-seller: Sonet, though FY 2025 ~99k.

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7. Skoda

European tech, MQB-A0-IN platform, 5-star ratings for Kushaq, Slavia, Kylaq(~15k+). H1‑2025 volumes up 134% YoY to ~36,194 units but beyond Kylaq, Kushaq and Slavia face dips.

8. Honda

City(~3k) and Amaze(~10k) are well-regarded for comfort, build, and driving feel, Elevate(~6k) is the first India-made Honda model exported to Japan, marking a significant manufacturing milestone but it faces stiff rivalry from Creta, Seltos, and Nexon, causing dampened demand and a weakness of Sedan.

9. MG

EV models ~78% of total sales, Windsor leading consumer interest, tech-forward SUVs like Hector, Astor, and Comet mini‑EV. Windsor EV leads(~27k), supported by Hector and Comet (urban EV).
10.Volkswagen- Taigun (SUV) likely leads, followed by Virtus; exact breakdown not public, but their local SUVs dominate launch mix. Sales around ~19k.