MUMBAI:Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has strengthened its position as India’s second-largest passenger vehicle (PV) manufacturer, as rivals Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) and Tata Motors reported a decline in monthly wholesales in April 2025. The automaker has extended its lead over Tata Motors to more than 7,000 units, while the gap with Hyundai now stands at nearly 8,000 units.
Mahindra sold 52,330 vehicles (all utility vehicles) in the domestic market in April 2025, a growth of 28% year-on-year (Y-o-Y) and its total sales, including exports, stood at 54,860 vehicles. In comparison, Tata Motors reported a 6% decline in PV sales to 45,199 units in April 2025 compared to 47,883 units in April 2024. HMIL domestic shipments plummeted nearly 9% to 44,374 units in April 2025.
“Building on the strong momentum of last year's performance, we began the year on a strong note in April by achieving SUV sales of 52330 units, a growth of 28% and total vehicle sales of 84170 units, a 19% growth over the same month last year. These numbers indicate the strength of our portfolio and customer offerings,” said Veejay Nakra, President, Automotive Division, M&M Ltd.
Mahindra’s rise to the number two spot in the Indian car market is fueled by strong demand for its SUVs. While competitors struggle to maintain growth, most of Mahindra’s products continue to enjoy robust demand. The manufacturer of popular models like the Thar Roxx and Scorpio N has consistently reported double-digit monthly sales growth over the past year, even as the overall PV industry grew by about 4% last financial year. In FY25, M&M’s domestic SUV sales grew by 20%, reaching 551,487 units.
Hyundai, meanwhile, has had fewer recent launches, relying heavily on its best-selling model, the Creta. The automaker’s other popular SUVs—the Venue and Exter—continue to face stiff competition in their segments.
Maruti Suzuki(MSIL) remains the undisputed leader in the domestic PV market. Its total sales in April 2025 stood at 179,791 units, up 7% year-on-year. In the domestic market, the company sold 142,053 units, including 138,704 PVs and 3,349 light commercial vehicles. Among other carmakers, Kia India (up 18%), Toyota Kirloskar (up 33%) and JSW MG Motor (up 23%) reported strong growth in April 2025 sales.