Indian Car Sales June 2025: How Maruti, Hyundai, Tata & Mahindra Stack Up
India’s automotive battleground is heating up as four key players—Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyundai Motor India, and Tata Motors—vie for supremacy. Recent monthly sales figures reveal changing consumer priorities: compact cars are giving way to SUVs, exports are boosting totals, and rising competition is reshaping rankings.
May 2025: Mixed Fortunes Amidst Export Boom
Maruti Suzuki sold 180,077 units in May 2025—a 3.2% year-on-year (YoY) increase compared to 174,551 units in May 2024. Yet, domestic sales slipped 5.5% YoY to 138,690 units, while exports surged by nearly 80% to 31,219 units, cushioning the decline.https://www.marutisuzuki.com/channels/arena/all-cars?form=testdrive&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=13799391098_ao&utm_term=suzuki%20cars%20india&utm_content=c&utm_network=g&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=13799391098&gbraid=0AAAAABTPt_5UQqyXcr9toFQiNApE8D6Po&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsf7j9pTxjgMVty2DAx3CkgHEEAAYASAFEgJyf_D_BwE
Hyundai Motor India reported domestic sales of 43,861 units, down 11% YoY, for a total monthly sale of approximately 58,701 units including exports—placing it behind Mahindra in May rankings. https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en
Tata Motors posted domestic PV sales of 41,557 units, down about 11% YoY. Total vehicles sold (including exports) stood at approximately 42,040 units, reflecting an 8.6% decline in overall sales year‑on‑year. https://www.tatamotors.com/
Mahindra & Mahindra achieved a strong performance with 43,560 units sold in May, up about 26% YoY. SUV demand propelled it past both Hyundai and Tata to take the second position in monthly rankings. https://www.mahindra.com/
June 2025: Mahindra Rises, Others Decline
1. Maruti Suzuki maintained its dominance, selling 118,906 units in June 2025—a drop of 13% YoY from 137,160 in June 2024 .
2. Mahindra & Mahindra posted gains with 47,306 units, representing an 18% YoY increase .
3. Hyundai registered 44,024 units, down 12% YoY, slipping behind Mahindra in the June lineup .
4. Tata Motors sold 37,083 units, a decline of 15% YoY, sustaining its fourth-place position .
Market Share Battle & Consumer Preferences
1. Maruti Suzuki leads the market but is grappling with falling compact and mini segment volumes, partly influenced by stricter safety and emission norms.
2. Mahindra is capitalizing on surging SUV demand, overtaking Hyundai as India’s second-largest automaker by volume.
3. Hyundai has held steady but faces pressure from rivals: it briefly retook third place in June, but remains closely contested with Tata based on Vahan (vehicle registry) data .
4. Tata Motors is struggling to arrest slide in volume—even flagship launches are yet to significantly boost its share, and performance in compact EVs has been a mixed bag.
May 2025 Sales
Maruti Suzuki: 1,80,077 units (↑3.2% YoY)
- Domestic: 1,38,690 units (↓5.5% YoY)
- Exports: 31,219 units (↑80% YoY)
Mahindra & Mahindra: 43,560 units (↑26% YoY)
- Strong SUV-led growth pushed Mahindra to second position in May.
Hyundai: 43,861 domestic units (↓11% YoY)
- Total with exports: 58,701 units
- Slipped behind Mahindra in monthly rankings.
Tata Motors: 41,557 domestic units (↓11% YoY)
- Total with exports: 42,040 units
- Maintained fourth position.
June 2025 Sales
Maruti Suzuki: 1,18,906 units (↓13% YoY)
- Still holds overall market lead.
Mahindra & Mahindra: 47,306 units (↑18% YoY)
- Continues SUV-driven momentum retains second spot.
Hyundai: 44,024 units (↓12% YoY)
- Narrowly trails Mahindra competes for second place.
Tata Motors: 37,083 units (↓15% YoY)
- Struggles to close the gap with Hyundai remains fourth.
Key Trends & Insight
1. Strong SUV Demand Powers Mahindra
Mahindra’s growth is SUV-led, with strong traction from models like the Scorpio-N, XUV700, and electric BE 6 series. Mahindra ended June with record Q2 dispatches and solidified its rise in the SUV hierarchy.
2. Maruti’s Export Strategy Offsets Domestic Weakness
Maruti’s export vehicle shipments surged nearly 80%, cushioning losses across domestic passenger vehicle categories such as Swift, Alto, and Wagon R.
3. Hyundai-Tata Tight Competition for Third Spot
While Hyundai holds a slight edge, Tata’s ambitious launches like the Harrier EV and Altroz facelift aim to dethrone Hyundai—Vahan data shows both brands are nearly neck-and-neck .
Final Verdict
Indian car sales June 2025 snapshot highlights an evolving battleground: Maruti leads but faces challenges in key segments, Mahindra builds dominance with SUVs, and Hyundai and Tata remain in fierce contention for second and third positions. The trends reflect consumer appetite shifting toward SUVs and feature‑rich offerings, while export strategies are reshaping how market leaders sustain volume. With the festive season approaching, all eyes remain on upcoming model launches and discount-driven demand surges.