February To March 2025 Car Sales: Maruti, Mahindra, Hyundai, Tata, Toyota, Kia, Honda, Skoda, MG, VW

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Overview of Car Sales in February 2025

The Indian automobile market witnessed notable changes in sales figures in February 2025. A total of 380,691 vehicles were sold, reflecting a 2.29% growth compared to February 2024, when sales were 372,178 units. Different manufacturers had varying performances, with some seeing growth while others experienced declines.

Year-on-Year (YoY) Sales Comparison

In February 2025, Maruti Suzuki continued to lead the Indian car market with 160,791 units sold, which is a slight increase of 0.32% from the 160,272 units sold in the same month of the previous year. Meanwhile, Mahindra showed impressive growth, selling 50,420 units, marking an 18.91% increase year-on-year, thanks to the increasing popularity of its SUV offerings.

Toyota also had a solid month, with sales jumping by 13.36% to 26,414 units, which is up from the 23,300 units sold last February. Kia’s performance was quite strong too; it sold 25,026 units, showcasing a robust 23.89% growth from 20,200 units in February 2024.

Major Players in February Sales

Maruti Suzuki: 160,791 units (0.32% YoY growth)
Mahindra: 50,420 units (18.91% YoY growth)
Toyota: 26,414 units (13.36% YoY growth)
Kia: 25,026 units (23.89% YoY growth)

However, not all brands performed well. Hyundai saw a 4.93% drop, with sales falling to 47,727 units from 50,201 units last year. Tata Motors faced a significant decline of 9.43%, selling only 46,437 units compared to 51,270 units the previous year. Additionally, Honda experienced the sharpest decline among top automakers, noting a 21.37% drop with just 5,616 units sold, down from 7,142 units in February 2024.

Other Brand Performances

In addition to the major manufacturers, several other brands experienced changes:

Skoda: Volumes increased impressively by 147.69%, reaching 5,583 units compared to 2,254 units last year.
Volkswagen: The brand saw modest growth of 3.01%, selling 3,110 units compared to 3,019 units in the previous year.
MG Motor: Sales fell by 11.69%, with 4,002 units sold against 4,532 units last year.
Renault: The company faced a steep decline of 34.41%, with sales dropping to 2,676 units.

Month-on-Month (MoM) Sales Analysis

Comparing February 2025 sales with January 2025 reveals a 5.19% dip in total sales, dropping from 401,538 units in January to 380,691 units in February. Leading the pack, even Maruti Suzuki observed a 7.38% decline, selling 160,791 units in February versus 173,599 units in January.

Hyundai encountered a more substantial 11.62% drop, with 47,727 units sold against 54,003 units in January. Tata Motors and Honda also experienced reductions of 3.41% and 7.98%, respectively.

Market Share Changes

The market share landscape also saw shifts. Despite remaining the top player with 42.24% share, Maruti Suzuki’s market share decreased from 43.06% in February 2024. Hyundai’s market share shrank to 12.54%, dropping 0.95% year-on-year. Tata Motors fell from 13.78% to 12.20%, a drop of 1.58%.

Key Market Share Highlights:

Maruti Suzuki: 42.24% (-0.83% YoY)
Hyundai: 12.54% (-0.95% YoY)
Tata Motors: 12.20% (-1.58% YoY)
Mahindra: 13.24% (+1.85% YoY)
Kia: 6.57% (+1.15% YoY)
Toyota: 6.94% (+0.68% YoY)
Skoda: 1.47% (+0.86% YoY)

While several brands faced declines in both sales and market share, Mahindra, Kia, and Skoda reported notable gains. This dynamic landscape in the Indian automobile market reflect varying consumer preferences and choices that can shift quickly in response to trends and innovations in vehicle offerings.

These statistics and trends provide valuable insights into how different brands are faring in the competitive Indian automotive market as manufacturers adjust their strategies to attract more customers. With changing consumer demands, brands continuously innovate and adapt to stay relevant and appealing to buyers.