Tata Motors Hits Record Q3 FY26 PV Sales, Sold Around 50,046 Units

Tata Motors smashes Q3 FY26 records with 171K PV units sold, EV volumes up 49%, and Nexon leads SUVs. Domestic growth is 21%, exports explode and positioning as India's No. 2 carmaker amid booming demand.

By Utsav Chaudhary

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Jan 01, 2026 02:07 pm IST

Tata Motors Q3 FY26 PV Sales Hit Record 171K Units

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. reported its highest-ever quarterly wholesales of 171,013 units in Q3 FY26 (Oct-Dec 2025), marking a robust 22.3% year-on-year growth from 139,829 units in Q3 FY25. Domestic sales led with 168,616 units, up 20.9% YoY, while exports soared 491.9% to 2,397 units, fueled by strong global demand. This performance propelled Tata to the No. 2 position in India's PV market, overtaking Mahindra, which sold about 1.80 lakh units, and Hyundai, which sold around 1.70 lakh units.

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The Indian PV industry grew steadily in Q3 FY26, with domestic wholesales reaching approximately 10.7 lakh units, up 8.2% YoY, driven by SUV preference and cleaner powertrains. Calendar year 2025 capped Tata's fifth straight year of record sales at 587,218 units, including a peak EV volume of 81,125 units. Retail registrations crossed 200,000 units for the first time, reducing dealer inventory to 18 days and signaling demand-led expansion.

December 2025 Sales Breakdown

Tata PVs	Sales	December 2025 Sales Vs	Diff.	% Growth
December 2025	50,046	December 2024 (Y-o-Y)	5,816	13.15
December 2024	44,230	November 2025 (M-o-M)	-7,390	-12.87
November 2025	57,436	N/A	N/A	N/A

Domestic PV sales hit 50,046 units in December 2025, up 13.1% YoY, with total monthly sales (including exports) at 50,519 units, a 14.1% rise. Electric vehicle sales, including Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd., jumped 49.5% to 24,103 units in Q3, with December at 6,906 units with 24.2% growth.

Top Vehicle Sales Performers and Powertrains

Tata PVs	November 2025	November 2024	Diff.	% Growth
Domestic	50,046	44,230	5,816	13.15
Exports	473	59	414	701.69
Total EVs	6,906	5,562	1,344	24.16
Total PVs	50,519	44,289	6,230	14.07

Tata Nexon topped charts as India's best-selling car/SUV in Oct-Nov, on track for Q3 leadership with 64,000 units, while Tata Punch dominated its subcompact segment and Tiago boosted hatchbacks. SUVs grew 18% YoY, CNG volumes exceeded 47,000 units, and EVs advanced with features like lifetime warranties and price parity. December saw 22% YoY growth, amplified by GST 2.0 rollout effects.

Market Outlook

Q3 featured the petrol Harrier and Tata Safari unveilings and the Sierra launch, receiving a strong reception with Q4 deliveries underway. Shailesh Chandra, MD & CEO, highlighted multi-powertrain success and prudent inventory management. Tata eyes FY26 acceleration via new launches amid industry growth, positioning strongly against Maruti Suzuki's dominance.

Conclusion

As Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles accelerates into FY26 with record Q3 sales, EV dominance, and blockbuster launches like Sierra, the brand cements its No. 2 throne. This surge signals a thrilling shift in India's auto arena as SUVs, CNG, and green mobility reign supreme.