Overview of Commercial Vehicle Sales in India
The commercial vehicle (CV) segment in India has experienced notable growth, marking an impressive upward trend in retail sales. In January 2025, the CV market saw a year-over-year (YoY) growth of 8.22%, with total sales approaching 100,000 units. This growth signifies a significant rebound, following a period of varying demand across urban and rural markets.
Key Sales Statistics
- Total Units Sold: 99,425 in January 2025
- YoY Growth: 8.22% increase from 91,877 units in January 2024
- Month-over-Month (MoM) Growth: 38.04% from 72,028 units in December 2024
- Urban Market Demand: Urban areas now account for 51.2% of sales, indicating a shift in consumer preferences.
Breakdown of Sales by Segment
The CV sales can be divided into several key segments:
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Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV):
- Units Sold: 56,410
- Growth: Significant YoY and MoM improvements.
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Medium Commercial Vehicles (MCV):
- Units Sold: 6,975
- Growth: Improvement in demand over previous months.
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Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCV):
- Units Sold: 30,061
- Decline: A slight decline of 0.53% YoY.
- Others:
- Units Sold: 5,979
- Performance: Contributed positively to total sales.
Overall, the CV retail sales from April 2024 to January 2025 totaled 830,028 units, reflecting a slight increase of 0.31% from the previous fiscal year’s total of 827,451 units.
Figure: CV Retail Sales January 2025
Leading Companies in CV Sales
The competition among major manufacturers in the commercial vehicle sector remains intense. Here is a summary of the leading companies and their respective sales figures for January 2025:
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Tata Motors:
- Units Sold: 31,393
- Market Share: Declined to 31.57% from 34.63% YoY.
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Mahindra:
- Units Sold: 27,523
- Market Share: Increased to 27.68%, up from 25.77% YoY.
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Ashok Leyland:
- Units Sold: 15,748
- Market Share: Slight decline to 15.84% from 16.07% YoY.
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VECV (Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles):
- Units Sold: 7,274
- Market Share: Increased to 7.32%.
- Maruti:
- Units Sold: 5,224
- Performance: Up from 4,227 units YoY, showing growth.
Other Notable Companies
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Daimler:
- Units Sold: 2,151
- Comparison: Slight decline from 2,169 units in January 2024.
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Force Motors:
- Units Sold: 21,621, showing strong performance with a significant increase.
- SML Isuzu:
- Units Sold: 690, showing excellent demand compared to 677 units last year.
Overall, the commercial vehicle market in India shows resilience and adaptability, with a clear indication of increasing preference for urban mobility solutions and a general uptrend in retail sales. This growth could also be attributed to emerging technologies and alternative fuel initiatives being prioritized by leading manufacturers.
Conclusion
The commercial vehicle sector in India is on an impressive journey, with a growth rate of over 8% year-on-year reflecting the changing dynamics of the market. The success of urban markets indicates an evolving landscape, as companies continue to adjust to consumer demands and explore greener alternatives in vehicle technology. As the industry progresses, it will be crucial for manufacturers to innovate and adapt to not only capitalize on the current growth but also to sustain it in the long term.