The 2025 end-of-month ended on a good note for the automakers in the Indian market with a massive sales record. The auto sales report and forecast are out and projecting 2025 as the best sales year after the pandemic. If you wish to learn about the auto sales record for December 2025, you can find the full details here.
As we welcome the new year, the carmakers and analysts are keenly watching the sales record. The car sales increased in 2025 after the GST cuts, the festive season, and other factors, resulting in positive growth for many brands.
According to reports, Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata Motors, and others have recorded high sales growth in the last month of 2025. The industry is now looking forward to 2026 with new product launches and government policy changes.
Which carmakers have scored record-high sales in December 2025?
The carmakers are reporting their December 2025 auto sales record as we step into the next year. And the records deliver high sales in December 2025 for many brands, such as:
- Maruti Suzuki:
- Maruti has recorded its highest sales ever in December in 42 years, with around 2.17 lakh units sold.
- The report says the company exported 9,900 units in December, while retail records touched the 2.86 lakh units mark.
- This year, Maruti is leading the sales chart with 18.44 lakh units record wholesale. The Dzire was one of the top-selling models in the year, while Baleno has also mounted the chart.
- Hyundai Motors:
- Hyundai Motors has recorded 58,702 unit sales in December, jumping 6.6% year-on-year.
- Although there was a jump in sales, it was below the estimated value of 62,667 units. The domestic sales have risen by 26.5%, while the company exports 16,286 units.
- Tata Motors:
- Tata Motors has recorded 1,15,577 unit sales in the third quarter of 2025, and now in December 2025, the carmaker recorded a total of 42,508 unit sales.
- The December 2025 number is greater than last year’s sales record.
- Tata Motors PV recorded a sale of 50,519 units in December, but it’s below the expectation; however, it is 14% up from last year’s sales.
- Mahindra & Mahindra:
- Mahindra recorded 25% growth in December 2025 with 86,090 vehicle sales, which include 50,946 SUVs, 24,786 commercial vehicles, etc.
- Kia Motors:
- Kia India has recorded a total of 3,845 unit sales in December 2025, which is 33.4% higher than last year’s sales record.
- Toyota:
- Toyota, a Japanese manufacturer, recorded 39,333 unit sales in December 2025 with a growth rate of 33% from last year.
Which car brand is ruling the 2025 calendar year sales chart?
If you see the overall sales chart of 2025, Maruti Suzuki is leading the table with over 2.35 million units sold this year. The Maruti Suzuki dominance in the passenger vehicle segment continues, following the home brand, Mahindra & Mahindra.
Mahindra & Mahindra has come as a shocker as it beat the top brands, Hyundai and Tata Motors. The Government Vahan Portal revealed that the growth of Maruti Suzuki was led by Dzire Sedan, Ertiga, Swift, and other models, whereas Mahindra SUVs have helped the company score high sales.
India’s EV market is also growing; hence, the Tata Punch and Nexon have also done better and recorded high sales. So, based on the calendar year 2025, here are the top brands and their growth rate:
| Brand | CY 25 | Growth rate |
| Maruti Suzuki | 17,84,788 units | 8.8% |
| Mahindra | 5,88,994 units | 20.04% |
| Tata | 5,65,982 unis | 5.58% |
| Hyundai | 5,59,039 units | -0.29% |
What are the drivers of the record-high sales in December 2025?
If you are wondering what is driving the record-high sales for these carmakers, here you can look at the top factors:
- GST Cuts: The Indian government introduced the GST cut in September 2025 that lowered the price of cars. The government dropped the GST to 18% from 28% for small cars and set the rate at 40% for large cars.
- Festive Season: The festive season has come up with many discounts, year-end sales, and other benefits that have driven the sales in December for many brands. For instance, Hyundai offers year-end sales for certain vehicles.
What can you expect from 2026?
With the 2025 year ending on a good note for many brands, the expectation for 2026 has increased. According to the industry experts, the 2026 year will have a growth rate of 6 to 8% for the auto industry.
The GST cuts, rising rural incomes, government policies, and EV awareness will drive the market. The brands are coming with new models and tech to keep the momentum and meet the demand of customers.
The year 2025 was a great year for the carmakers as well as customers with tax relief, GST cuts, EV incentives, and others. However, the new CAFE emission standards from 2027 can affect the growth and challenge carmakers.
