JankariNow Auto Desk | Updated: June 2, 2025 | Mumbai
India’s automotive sector in May 2025 presented a varied performance, with some manufacturers achieving significant growth while others faced declines. Overall, passenger vehicle (PV) sales remained largely flat, reflecting cautious consumer sentiment and market dynamics.
🚗 Passenger Vehicle Sales Overview
- Maruti Suzuki: The country’s largest carmaker reported a 3.16% year-on-year increase in total sales, reaching 180,077 units in May 2025. However, domestic PV sales declined by 5.6% to 135,962 units, while exports surged by 80% to 31,219 units, bolstering overall performance.
- Hyundai Motor India: Total sales dropped by 7.6% to 58,701 units, with domestic sales falling 11% to 43,861 units. The decline was attributed to a planned maintenance shutdown at the Chennai plant, affecting the availability of certain models.
- Tata Motors: Faced an 8.6% decrease in total sales, amounting to 70,187 units. Domestic PV sales declined by 11% to 41,557 units, despite a marginal 2% growth in electric vehicle (EV) sales, totaling 5,685 units.
- Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M): Showcased robust growth with a 21% increase in SUV sales, reaching 52,431 units. Total auto sales, including exports, stood at 84,110 units, marking a 17% year-on-year growth.
- Toyota Kirloskar Motor: Achieved a 22% rise in sales, totaling 30,864 units. The growth was driven by strong demand for MPVs and SUVs, including the newly launched Innova HyCross exclusive edition.
- Kia India: Reported a 14% year-on-year increase in sales, delivering 22,315 units in May 2025. The positive performance was attributed to the strong market response to the newly launched Carens Clavis.
- MG Motor India: Experienced a significant 40% growth, selling 6,304 units in May 2025, up from 4,510 units in the same month last year.
🛵 Two-Wheeler Segment Highlights
- Hero MotoCorp: Dispatched 507,701 units, marking a modest growth of less than 2% compared to May 2024. The company’s electric scooter line, Vida, registered 7,161 units, capturing a 7.2% market share in India’s electric two-wheeler space.
- TVS Motor: Achieved a 17% year-on-year growth, selling 431,000 units in May 2025. The company’s performance was bolstered by strong demand in both domestic and export markets.
- Bajaj Auto: Reported an 8% increase in total sales, reaching 380,000 units. While domestic sales remained flat at 230,000 units, exports surged by 22% to 160,000 units.
⚡ Electric Vehicle (EV) Market Trends
The EV segment witnessed mixed results in May 2025. While Tata Motors’ EV sales saw a slight uptick, Ola Electric experienced a significant decline. Ola’s market share plummeted from over 50% a year ago to just 20%, with registrations dropping by 60% to 15,221 units. Legacy manufacturers like TVS Motor and Bajaj Auto have overtaken Ola in the electric two-wheeler market, indicating a shift in consumer preferences.
📈 Industry Outlook
Despite the overall flat performance in May 2025, industry experts remain optimistic about the Indian automotive market’s resilience. Factors such as a growing working-age population, increasing income levels, and a strong demand for traditional vehicles continue to drive the market. However, challenges like sluggish EV adoption due to infrastructure constraints and global economic uncertainties may impact future growth.
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