PV sales up 25% in April to hit record 4.37 lakh units: SIAM

In the two-wheeler segment, scooter sales rose 26.2 per cent to 6,91,993 units, while motorcycle sales grew 30.6 per cent to 11,38,452 units. Mopeds recorded a 9 per cent rise to 42,246 units.

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Domestic automobile sales recorded strong double-digit growth across key categories in April 2026, with passenger vehicles and three-wheelers registering their highest-ever monthly sales, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Thursday.

Passenger vehicle (PV) domestic sales stood at 4,37,312 units in April 2026, marking a 25.4 per cent increase compared to 3,48,847 units in April 2025.

Three-wheeler sales rose 32.8 per cent year-on-year to 65,668 units, up from 49,441 units in the same month last year. Two-wheeler domestic sales increased 28.4 per cent to 18,72,691 units, compared to 14,58,784 units in April 2025, SIAM data showed.

Overall production of passenger vehicles, three-wheelers, two-wheelers and quadricycles stood at 29,22,427 units in April 2026.

Within the three-wheeler category, passenger carriers grew 31.1 per cent to 52,655 units, while goods carriers rose 45.1 per cent to 11,806 units. E-cart sales grew 55 per cent to 479 units, though e-rickshaw sales declined 12.3 per cent to 728 units.

In the two-wheeler segment, scooter sales rose 26.2 per cent to 6,91,993 units, while motorcycle sales grew 30.6 per cent to 11,38,452 units. Mopeds recorded a 9 per cent rise to 42,246 units.

SIAM noted that data for certain OEMs, such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), and Volvo Auto, were unavailable, and that Tata Motors’ domestic PV sales were included only in the total passenger vehicle count.

Rajesh Menon, Director General, SIAM, said the industry entered FY27 with sustained demand momentum.

“Continuing with the momentum of the second half of FY 2025-26, the first month of FY 2026-27, posted high double-digit growth in Passenger Vehicles, Three-Wheelers and Two-Wheelers. Though there are concerns of high commodity prices emanating from the disruptions in West Asia, Industry has been witnessing good demand,” Menon said.