The two-wheeler segment emerged as the dominant category with 55.62 lakh units sold during the quarter.
18 Nov 2025 | 5839 Views | By Arunima Pal
India's automotive sector registered sales of 70.70 lakh units across all vehicle categories during the second quarter of fiscal year 2025-26 (July-September 2025), with two-wheelers accounting for nearly 79% of total sales, according to the latest state-wise vehicle sales data.
The two-wheeler segment emerged as ...
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India's automotive sector registered sales of 70.70 lakh units across all vehicle categories during the second quarter of fiscal year 2025-26 (July-September 2025), with two-wheelers accounting for nearly 79% of total sales, according to the latest state-wise vehicle sales data.
The two-wheeler segment emerged as the dominant category with 55.62 lakh units sold during the quarter. Uttar Pradesh topped the charts with 6.93 lakh units, followed by Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan. The Western Zone led regional sales with 19.33 lakh units.
Three-wheeler sales totaled 2.29 lakh units in Q2 FY 2025-26. Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest sales with 0.28 lakh units, followed by Telangana, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. The Southern Zone led this segment with 0.77 lakh units.
Passenger vehicle sales stood at 10.39 lakh units in Q2 FY 2025-26. Maharashtra recorded the highest sales in this segment with 1.32 lakh units, followed by Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Kerala. The Western Zone dominated the passenger vehicle market with 3.44 lakh units, representing approximately 33% of total passenger vehicle sales.
The commercial vehicle segment recorded sales of 2.40 lakh units during the quarter. Maharashtra led the segment with 0.37 lakh units, followed by Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka. The Western Zone accounted for 0.92 lakh units in commercial vehicle sales.
The Western Zone emerged as the strongest performing region across three out of four vehicle categories—passenger vehicles, two-wheelers, and commercial vehicles. The Southern Zone led only in the three-wheeler segment.
Uttar Pradesh demonstrated strong market presence across all categories, securing the top position in both two-wheelers and three-wheelers, while ranking among the top five states in passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles. Maharashtra also showed consistent performance, leading in passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles while ranking second in two-wheelers.
The data reflects the diverse nature of India's automotive market, with different states showing varying preferences across vehicle categories based on local economic conditions, infrastructure development, and consumer demographics.