op 5 Car Makers in India by CY25 Consumer Sales: Market Share & Surprising Trends
India’s car market kept growing in CY25, but looking at what people actually bought shows some interesting changes among the major car companies. Even though the same big names are still at the top, shifts in how much of the market they have and how much they’ve grown year over year tell a more complicated story. Considering everything from pushing SUVs hard to doing well in the regular car market, let’s check out the top five car makers in India based on CY25 consumer sales, and what the FADA numbers really reveal.
1. Maruti Suzuki:
Still Number One, but Losing a Little Ground Maruti Suzuki is still by far the biggest car maker in India. In CY25, they sold 1,786,226 cars to customers, giving them 39.91% of the market. This keeps Maruti in the top spot, but they’re not quite as dominant as in CY24, when they had 40.24% of the market. It’s a small drop, but it’s worth noting. Maruti also made the most cars in CY25, with 2.255 million units, and shipped 395,000 units overseas that year.
2. Mahindra & Mahindra:
The One Growing the Quickest Mahindra really did well in CY25. They sold 592,771 cars, increasing their market share to 13.25% from 12.08% in CY24. This success isn’t by accident. Mahindra’s focus on SUVs, along with popular models like the Scorpio-N, XUV700, and Thar, has clearly resonated with Indian car buyers. Their rise also points to a bigger trend of people wanting larger, tougher vehicles. On the sales side, Mahindra sent 625,603 vehicles out from their factories.
3. Tata Motors:
More Cars Sold, but Share a Bit Tighter Tata Motors came in third with 567,607 cars sold to customers in CY25. However, their market share dropped to 12.68%, down from 13.18% last year. Even though they sold more cars overall, Tata felt more pressure from growing competition in the small SUV and electric vehicle markets. The carmaker recorded 578,771 units in total wholesale sales over the year.
4. Hyundai Motor India:
Losing Ground Hyundai Motor India sold 559,558 units to customers in CY25, translating into a 12.50% market share. This marks a clear decline from 13.76% in CY24. Hyundai’s performance highlights slowing momentum in some of its key segments. While models like the Creta continue to perform well, intensifying competition and an ageing product lineup in certain categories have impacted overall sales. The Creta SUV alone clocked over 200,000 units in wholesale sales, while the updated Venue received more than 55,000 bookings by the end of the year.
5. Toyota Kirloskar Motor:
Quiet but Steady Growth Rounding out the top five is Toyota Kirloskar Motor, which sold 320,703 units in CY25, giving it a 7.17% market share, up from 6.39% last year. Toyota’s steady rise can be credited to strong demand for its MPVs and the success of badge-engineered models developed in partnership with Maruti Suzuki. The brand’s long-standing reputation for reliability and durability continues to work in its favour.
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