For the first quarter of FY27 (April-June), SIAM data showed that domestic passenger vehicle sales increased 25.9 per cent to 12,73,811 units
Domestic passenger vehicle (PV) sales rose 24.1 per cent year-on-year in June, driven by robust demand across vehicle segments, particularly scooters and utility vehicles, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).The data showed that PV sales increased to 3,88,144 units in June from 3,12,851 units in the corresponding month last year.As per SIAM, the data does not include detailed PV break-up for Tata Motors. It also excludes sales figures of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar Land Rover and Volvo Auto. However, Tata Motors’ domestic sales have been included in the overall PV total.Similarly, three-wheeler sales increased 26.1 per cent to 77,951 units (61,828 units).The growth was led by passenger carriers, whose sales rose 25.0 per cent to 64,181 units, while goods carriers registered a 29.4 per cent increase to 11,828 units. E-rickshaw sales climbed 52.4 per cent to 1,590 units and e-cart sales rose 19.7 per cent to 352 units.In the two-wheeler segment, domestic sales increased 18.6 per cent to 18,51,400 units (15,61,283 units).Segment wise, scooter sales recorded the strongest growth among major two-wheeler categories, rising 39.1 per cent to 7,44,823 units. Motorcycle sales increased 6.4 per cent to 10,56,422 units, while moped sales surged 50.4 per cent to 50,155 units.Q1 salesFor the first quarter of FY27 (April-June), the data showed that domestic PV sales increased 25.9 per cent to 12,73,811 units (10,11,884 units).Besides, two-wheeler sales increased 20.3 per cent to 56,28,675 units (46,77,990 units).Commercial vehicle sales rose 18.3 per cent to 2,64,831 units (2,23,860 units).Overall automobile sales across categories increased 21.4 per cent to 73,81,656 units (60,78,949 units).“PVs, commercial vehicles and three-wheelers posted their highest-ever Q1 sales, while all vehicle segments, including two-wheelers, recorded their highest-ever exports during the quarter,” said Shailesh Chandra, President, SIAM.“The strong performance across segments in Q1 of 2026-27, despite headwinds arising from disruptions in West Asia, can be attributed to supportive domestic demand, aided by lower GST rates, softer financing costs, low base effect and introduction of new models. While overall consumer sentiment and demand remain steady at present, the industry continues to closely monitor geopolitical developments and the progress of the monsoon, given its implications for agricultural output and rural demand.”Q2 outlookLooking ahead to the second quarter of FY27, SIAM said vehicle demand is expected to remain steady as the benefits of lower vehicle costs following the implementation of GST 2.0 and the availability of financing at lower interest rates continue to support consumer purchases.The industry body said rainfall during the latter part of June and the first week of July has helped reduce the monsoon deficiency, while inflation has remained moderate and did not adversely impact demand during the first quarter.Additionally, SIAM expects the onset of the festive season to support continued demand across vehicle categories.However, the industry said commodity prices continue to remain a pressure point. It added that while the earlier ceasefire in West Asia had eased the supply of gas, fuels and other commodities, it continues to closely monitor the latest geopolitical developments.Published on July 15, 2026
