SIAM Says Passenger Vehicle Sales Hit 5.19 Lakh in October
SIAM data shows passenger vehicle sales rose 12.4% in October 2026, with two-wheelers up 16.1% and three-wheelers up 25.7%.
Key Takeaways
- SIAM said passenger vehicle sales rose 12.4% to 5,19,060 units in October 2026.
- SIAM called it the passenger vehicle segment's strongest-ever October performance.
- Two-wheeler sales rose 16.1% to 25,77,810 units, led by a 31.6% rise in scooters.
- Three-wheeler sales rose 25.7% to 1,03,349 units.
- Total production stood at 36,18,753 units in October 2026.
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The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) said domestic passenger vehicle sales rose 12.4% to 5,19,060 units in October 2026, from 4,61,614 units in October 2025. SIAM released the data on Friday, November 13, 2026, and called it the segment's strongest-ever October performance.
Two-wheeler sales rose 16.1% to 25,77,810 units in the month, and three-wheeler sales rose 25.7% to 1,03,349 units. Total production of passenger vehicles, three-wheelers, two-wheelers and quadricycles stood at 36,18,753 units in October.
SIAM October 2026 sales at a glance
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Passenger vehicle sales, October 2026 | 5,19,060 units |
| Passenger vehicle sales, October 2025 | 4,61,614 units |
| Passenger vehicle growth | 12.4% |
| Two-wheeler sales | 25,77,810 units, up 16.1% |
| Three-wheeler sales | 1,03,349 units, up 25.7% |
| Total production | 36,18,753 units |
| Passenger vehicle sales without Tata Motors | 4,45,166 units |
| Data released | November 13, 2026 |
Scooters led the two-wheeler growth in October
Two-wheeler sales of 25,77,810 units compare with 22,20,345 units in October 2025. Scooter sales rose 31.6% to about 11 lakh units, while motorcycle sales rose 6.6% to about 14 lakh units.
Three-wheeler sales of 1,03,349 units compare with 82,190 units a year earlier. Passenger carriers made up 86,218 units, up 26.9%, and goods carriers rose 27.4% to 15,465 units. E-rickshaw sales fell 22.3% to 1,178 units, and e-cart sales fell 17.8% to 488 units.
How SIAM counts the passenger vehicle numbers
SIAM's figures count vehicles dispatched by manufacturers to their dealers. Diwali fell in November this year, and manufacturers sent more vehicles to dealers ahead of the festival.
The passenger vehicle total does not include data from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar Land Rover and Volvo Auto. Tata Motors' domestic sales are part of the total, but SIAM did not have a detailed break-up for the company. Without Tata Motors, passenger vehicle sales would have been 4,45,166 units in October 2026, SIAM said.
SIAM passenger vehicle sales from August to October 2026
SIAM data shows passenger vehicle sales went up from August to September and again from September to October 2026. In the July to September quarter, passenger vehicle sales were about 13.6 lakh units, up 30.7% from a year earlier.
| When | What happened |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | Passenger vehicle sales of 4,39,309 units, up 36.5% |
| September 2026 | Passenger vehicle sales of 4,54,574 units |
| July to September 2026 | Passenger vehicle sales of about 13.6 lakh units, up 30.7% |
| October 2026 | Passenger vehicle sales of 5,19,060 units, up 12.4% |
Rajesh Menon on the 5 lakh milestone and demand
SIAM Director General Rajesh Menon spoke about each vehicle segment when the data was released.
"The Passenger Vehicle segment achieved its strongest-ever October performance, crossing the significant milestone of 5 lakh units in monthly sales."
"In the Two-Wheeler segment, demand continues to be supported by improved credit availability and replacement demand, across both rural and urban markets. For Three-Wheelers, last-mile mobility requirements and rapid electrification remain strong structural drivers. Overall, the demand outlook remains positive."
Where India's vehicle sales stand after October
Passenger vehicle sales reached 5,19,060 units in October 2026, up 12.4% from a year earlier, while two-wheeler sales rose 16.1% and three-wheeler sales rose 25.7%. The October passenger vehicle figure is higher than the 4,54,574 units sold in September 2026 and the 4,39,309 units sold in August 2026.
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