Car sales report February 2026: Maruti Suzuki leads, while Tata Motors surges with 14.3% growth

India’s passenger car sales showed robust Y-o-Y growth in February 2026, despite a 7.1% month-on-month dip. The passenger car sales in February 2026 surged 10% year-on-year to 4,20,613 units sold in total. This set the highest-ever level of car sales for the month, according to FADA. With strong consumer demands and amid festive seasons, the brand experienced a surge in sales growth. Maruti Suzuki held its top spot, while challengers like Tata and Mahindra posted impressive gains.

Passenger Vehicles Sales Report February 2026

The passenger vehicle retail sales rose 10.5% Y-o-Y to 4,20,613 units. Tata Motors holds second place ahead of Mahindra. Skoda secured 7th position, surpassing Honda and MG Motor. Let’s check out the top contenders for passenger vehicle manufacturers in February 2026 by retail sales.

1. Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki once again dominated the passenger vehicle sales in February 2026. The Indian automotive giant clinched Rank 1 with 1,61,000 units in FY2026, maintaining 0.1% Y-o-Y growth. However, the brand held a 39% market share with a 4.0% dip.

The sales were driven by hatchbacks like WagonR, Swift, Baleno, and the bestselling Maruti Dzire sedan. SUVs like Brezza added firepower, helping consolidate leadership across segments despite competition. This resilience cements Maruti's grip on budget-conscious buyers.

2. Tata Motors

​Tata Motors secured the second spot on the list with 62,329 units sold in February 2026. These sales figures were more than those of 46,437 units sold in February 2025, showing 34.2% Y-o-Y growth. Tata Nexon led SUVs at 19,430 units, while 2026 Tata Punch closed behind, fueled by safety features and an EV push. These models outpace many rivals in the budget-centric market. Tata's focus on innovation and electrification is clearly paying off, narrowing the gap with the leader.

3. Mahindra & Mahindra

​Mahindra & Mahindra ranked 3rd on the list with 60,018 units sold in Feb 2026. This is 10,000 additional units sold when compared to 50,420 units sold in February 2025, showing 19.0% year-on-year growth. However, the brand experienced a 5.5% dip in its M-o-M but increased its market share by 14.3%. The most sales results were driven by models such as the Mahindra Scorpio N, Scorpio Classic, Mahindra Thar, and 7XO range.

4. Hyundai

​Hyundai retains its 4th position on the list. The South Korean carmaker managed to sell about 52,407 units in February 2026, which is 5,500 units more than the 47,727 units sold in Feb 2025. However, its market share remains the same at 12.5%, even though sales increased by 9.8% Y-o-Y. Talking about its sales units, the Hyundai Creta remains the best-selling car under the brand’s portfolio, followed by the Hyundai Venue and the Hyundai Exter.

5. Toyota

​Toyota Motors India clinched the 5th spot on the list. The Japanese auto manufacturer sold around 30,737 units, up 16% Y-o-Y. These sales figures show a drastic improvement from 26,414 units sold in February 2025, with 16.4% growth. For the brand, the models like the Toyota Innova Hycross and Hyryder remain the industry leaders alongside the consistent demand for the Toyota Fortuner and Fortuner Legender.

6. Kia India

​Kia India gained surprising momentum in sales figures for February 2026. The car brand sold around 27,610 units in FY2026 with 10.3% Y-o-Y growth. However, the M-o-M shows no change regarding the sales, from 27,603 to 27,610 units in January 2026. The Kia Sonet and Kia Seltos play an important role in surging the sales growth of Kia Motors in India. This will be the second time to record the double second-digit sales unit in the month.

7.  Skoda India

​Skoda has managed to move to the top 10 spot in the passenger vehicle sales in FY2026. The brand sold 6,361 units in Feb 2026, showing a 13.9% growth from the previous year. However, with such tremendous sales growth, the brand still occupies only 1.5% market share in India.

Skoda models such as the Kylaq hold the record for bringing the most sales growth under the portfolio. Then followed by the Skoda Kushaq and the Skoda Slavia.

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​8. Hond​a

​Honda struggles to move beyond the top 8 position in the passenger car sales in the Indian automotive market. The brand was able to sell about 5,629 units, which is 16 units more than the 5,616 units in February 2025. In the Indian market, Honda offers the City, the Amaze, and the Honda Elevate lineup. The Honda Elevate ranks as the best-selling car under the entire portfolio.

9. MG Motors

​MG Motors recorded the retail sales of 4,957 units, which is more than the 4,002 units sold in February 2025. This positioned the brand at No. 9 in the retail passenger vehicle sales in India. MG continues to bring up the diverse lineup along with the electric powertrain.

Talking about its sales figures, the MG Hector is one of the best-selling models under the portfolio. However, the most sales were brought by the MG Windsor EV, the highest-selling model under the MG nameplate.

10. Renault

The French automaker shows a slight increase in sales figures in February 2026. Renault recorded 3,495 units sold, which is comparatively more than the 2,676 units sold in Feb 2025. However, the brand is expected to increase its market share with the launch of the upcoming 2026 Renault Duster.

11. Volkswagen

​Volkswagen shows a sudden decline in sales in February 2026. The brand managed to sell about 2,639 units, which is much less than the 3,110 units sold in FY2025. The brand experienced a dip of 15.1% Y-o-Y growth, which is much less than the top 10 contenders from the list.

The Volkswagen Virtus and the Tiguan complete the lineup for the Indian buyers. However, with the launch of the all-new Tayron R-Line, we might expect a slight rise in the current sales growth for the brand.

12. Nissan Auto

​Nissan is struggling in the Indian automotive market. The brand finds itself at No. 12 with bad sales growth. With only 2,230 units sold in February 2026, Nissan experienced a dip of 4.2% in FY2026. The best sales figures are being brought by the Nissan Magnite under the portfolio.

13. Citroen India

​Citroen India recorded a sales growth of 254.5% in FY2026, which is more than the previous year. The brand managed to sell about 950 units, compared to 268 units sold in Feb 2025. With 0.2% market share in the passenger vehicle market, the brand is slightly moving to rise with smaller steps.

14. Jeep

​Jeep finished the list with being ranked 14th. The brand managed to sell only 251 units, which is a decline from selling about 293 units in FY2025. The Jeep Meridian, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Wrangler offer the current lineup for Indian consumers.

Also Read: December Car Sales Report 2025: Maruti Suzuki Dominates The Market Amid Overall 25% Industry Growth

Conclusion

February 2026 underscores India's auto market resilience. The SUVs and rural demand propelled 26% YoY growth despite MoM moderation. Maruti's steady reign faces bold challenges from Tata's EV-fueled 43% surge and Mahindra's SUV blitz.