Desi Carmaker Surpasses Hyundai & Tata, Puts Maruti on Alert

The first month of the financial year 2024-25 has been quite average for the Indian car market. On one hand, Maruti Suzuki and Mahindra recorded growth in their sales, while on the other, Tata Motors and Hyundai witnessed a decline. Let’s take a look at the top 5 companies from last month.

Maruti Suzuki: As always, Maruti Suzuki remained the top car-selling company in the country last month. In April 2025, it sold a total of 1,38,704 new vehicles. This figure represents a marginal year-on-year growth of 0.5% compared to the 1,37,952 units sold in April 2024.

Mahindra: At the second spot on the list is the country’s popular SUV manufacturer. Mahindra gained a total of 52,330 new customers last month. This figure marks a significant increase of 28% compared to the 41,008 units sold in April 2024. The rise in sales is attributed to electric cars like the Mahindra BE6 and XEV 9e.

Tata Motors: In terms of sales, Tata Motors secured the third position but witnessed a slight decline. The company sold a total of 45,199 new vehicles last month, which is 6% lower compared to the 47,883 units sold in April 2024.

Hyundai: Hyundai also witnessed a decline in sales. The company sold only 44,374 units in April 2025, compared to 50,201 units sold in April 2024. This marks a 12% decrease in sales.

Toyota: Among the country’s top 5 carmakers, Toyota showed impressive growth last month. In April 2025, it sold a total of 24,833 units, which is a 33% increase compared to the 18,700 units sold in April 2024.

Apart from the top 5 companies mentioned above, the following sales figures were reported in April 2025:

• Kia India: Sold 23,623 units, registering an 18% increase.
• MG Motor: Sold 5,829 units, marking a 23% increase.
• Honda: Sold 3,360 units, facing a 23% decline in sales.

To boost their sales, many companies are planning to launch new products in the coming days. These include models like the Kia Carens Facelift (Clavis), MG Windsor EV (Long Range), and Honda Elevate EV.

Source: https://hindi.drivespark.com/four-wheelers/2025/car-sales-april-2025-maruti-suzuki-mahindra-tata-motors-hyundai-kia-toyota-mg-honda-034273.html