Cars Sales in November 2025: Maruti Suzuki Tops The Chart, Hyundai Drops Down to Fourth Position

The Indian passenger vehicle market stayed on the verge of sales in November 2025, with wholesale dispatches touching 4,17,495 units and registering a strong 18.7% year‑on‑year jump. Despite the festive peak passing in October, demand for compact SUVs and value‑for‑money models ensured that OEMs continued to run plants at healthy utilization levels through an otherwise seasonally soft month.

Maruti Suzuki comfortably retained the number one position, followed by Tata Motors and Mahindra, while Hyundai, Toyota, and Kia completed the top six in the OEM pecking order. The reshuffled order highlights how aggressively homegrown brands now challenge long‑established Korean and Japanese players, especially in the high‑volume SUV and entry‑hatchback segments. Let's check out the top car brand sales in November 2025.

1. Maruti Suzuki: Tops The Chart

Maruti Suzuki topped the charts with 1,70,971 domestic units in November 2025, growing about 21% year‑on‑year and capturing roughly 41% market share. The company benefited from sustained demand in the small‑car space after GST‑2.0 tax cuts, while its wide sales and service network continued to draw budget‑conscious first‑time buyers across urban and rural markets.

The sales volume came from a spread of body styles, but compact SUVs such as the Brezza and Fronx. However, high‑volume hatchbacks like the Swift and Baleno remained stable performers, while MPVs like the Ertiga and XL6 kept Maruti strong in the people‑mover space.

2. Tata Motors: Reclaims Second Position

Tata Motors secured the second position with 57,436 domestic units, translating into about 22% year‑on‑year growth and a market share just under 14%. The brand continues to ride on its strong SUV‑led portfolio, improved perceived quality, and a rapidly expanding EV lineup.
The Nexon remained one of the country’s highest‑selling SUVs, while the Punch micro‑SUV contributed heavily in entry segments.

The Harrier and Safari facelifts provided healthy incremental volumes in the midsize SUV class, and the Tiago/Tigor siblings, including their EV versions, kept Tata relevant among hatchback and compact‑sedan customers.

3. Mahindra: Roars the Third

Mahindra claimed third place with 56,336 units dispatched, posting YoY growth of nearly 22% and maintaining a double‑digit market share of around 13.5%. The company’s strategy of focusing almost entirely on SUVs continues to pay off, with long waiting periods for several models and strong traction in both urban and semi‑urban markets. Core contributors included the Scorpio‑N and Classic duo, which remain workhorses in Tier‑2 and rural belts, and the XUV 700, which stays popular among premium family buyers

Compact SUVs like the XUV 3XO and Bolero Neo added scale, while the newer EV-oriented Origin line, including the XEV 9S, helped Mahindra project a future-ready image and supported showroom footfalls.

4. Hyundai

Hyundai finished fourth with 50,340 domestic units, marking growth of about 4–9% year‑on‑year depending on the data source, and holding over 12% market share. While the brand ceded the third spot to Mahindra, it continues to enjoy strong brand equity in metros and large cities, aided by a wide dealer footprint and feature‑rich products.

The Creta remained Hyundai’s star performer in the midsize SUV space, while the Venue compact SUV contributed solidly in the sub‑4‑meter category. Hatchbacks like the Grand i10 Nios and i20, along with the Exter micro‑SUV, also supported volumes, and the Verna sedan added incremental numbers in the premium compact‑sedan segment.

5. Toyota: Holds Fifth Place

Toyota secured fifth position with 30,085 domestic units, recording robust year‑on‑year growth of nearly 20% and maintaining a market share of about 7.2%.  Models such as the Innova Hycross and Fortuner continue to dominate their respective premium MPV and SUV niches, drawing both private and fleet customers.

Additionally, the Glanza and Urban Cruiser Taisor, derived from Maruti platforms, deliver steady volumes in the mass hatchback and compact‑SUV segments, while the Hyryder hybrid SUV attracts efficiency‑focused buyers.

6. Kia: Drops Down to 6th place

Kia occupied the sixth slot with 25,489 units, registering a healthy year‑on‑year growth of around 24% and reaching its best‑ever November performance in India. The brand’s strategy of offering feature‑packed, design‑forward products has helped it strike a chord with younger customers, particularly in urban centers.

The Seltos facelift has been a key driver, pulling in buyers in the midsize SUV space, while the Sonet compact SUV continues to be a mainstay in sub‑4‑meter volumes. The Carens three‑row MPV adds family‑oriented buyers to the mix, and the EV6 halo model, though low volume, supports Kia’s tech‑savvy positioning.

7. MG Motors

MG Motor India ranked seventh with 5,754 units, seeing a slight year‑on‑year decline of about 4–5% and holding a market share of around 1.4%. The OEM remains focused on tech‑laden SUVs and EVs, though recent ownership changes and portfolio realignments have created some uncertainty in the network.

The Hector and Astor SUVs form the backbone of MG’s ICE volumes, while the ZS EV continues as one of the better-known mainstream electric SUVs in the market. The Comet EV, despite modest numbers, helps MG capture entry‑level urban EV buyers.

8. Skoda: Highest Growth Rate

Skoda finished eighth with 5,491 units, delivering an impressive year‑on‑year surge of around 90%, albeit from a relatively low base, and achieving just over 1% share. The brand’s India 2.0 strategy around localized MQB‑A0‑IN products and enhanced after‑sales support is gradually yielding results.

The Kushaq midsize SUV and Slavia sedan remained the primary growth engines, offering strong performance and safety credentials that resonate with enthusiast‑oriented buyers.

9. Honda

Honda claimed ninth position with 5,204 units, growing about 4% year‑on‑year and holding roughly 1.2% domestic market share. The company is still in a consolidation phase after trimming its portfolio and shutting down one of its manufacturing plants in recent years.
The Elevate compact SUV is now Honda’s primary volume driver, giving the brand renewed presence in the fast‑growing SUV space. Legacy nameplates like the City and Amaze continue to contribute as dependable sedans, especially among buyers who prioritize comfort and fuel efficiency over outright features.

10. Renault

Renault stood tenth with 3,662 units, translating to strong year‑on‑year growth of just over 30%, though overall share remained under 1%. The French carmaker relies heavily on value‑for‑money offerings, targeting cost‑sensitive buyers in Tier‑2 and rural markets.

The Triber and Kiger were the main growth engines in November, posting significant percentage gains and drawing families looking for flexible seating and SUV‑like styling at accessible price points.