Most Selling Car Brands In India: February 2025 Report

After a long time Hyundai lost its second spot in the most selling car brand in India. Over the year Mahindra is showing tremendous growth and so it is reasonable to expect second spot. The SUV lineup of Mahindra has become very strong and dominant in the market. Apart from that Skoda has shown nice growth with the newly launched model Skoda Kylaq.

Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth Highlights

• Skoda was the fastest-growing brand, increasing by 147.7% (5,583 units vs. 2,254 in Feb 2024).
• Mahindra grew by 18.9% (50,420 units), and Kia increased by 23.9% (25,026 units).
• Toyota had steady growth of 13.4% (26,414 units).

Brands That Struggled

• Renault (-34.4%), Citroen (-36.3%), and Honda (-21.4%) saw big sales drops.
• Hyundai (-4.9%) and Tata (-9.4%) also reported lower sales.

Month-over-Month (MoM) Performance

• Skoda grew by 35.1% compared to January 2025.
• Toyota (+0.9%) and Kia (0%) remained stable.

Many brands saw a drop in February, including

• Maruti Suzuki (-7.4%)
• Hyundai (-11.6%)
• Tata (-3.4%)
• Citroen (-43%) (biggest drop).

Market Share Change

• Maruti Suzuki remained the top brand but lost 0.8% market share (42.2% in Feb 2025 vs. 43.1% in 2024).
• Mahindra (+1.9%), Kia (+1.1%), and Skoda (+0.9%) gained the most.
• Tata (-1.6%), Hyundai (-1%), and Renault (-0.4%) lost market presence.
• Volkswagen (0.8%), Jeep (0.1%), and Citroen (0.1%) remained stable.

Key Highlights

• Skoda’s Growth: Its strong sales show a successful product strategy.
• Mahindra & Kia’s Success: Both brands strengthened their market positions.
• Challenges for Big Brands: Hyundai, Tata, and Maruti Suzuki are under pressure despite high sales.
• Struggles for Smaller Brands: Renault, Citroen, and Honda are finding it hard to compete.

Market Outlook

The February sales data show a mixed recovery in the auto market. Newer brands like Skoda and Kia are growing fast, while big players like Maruti Suzuki face challenges. Changes in buyer preferences, electric vehicles, and pricing may shift the market further.