The Indian automobile industry concluded the calendar year 2025 on a remarkably strong note, powered by significant growth from key players. Major manufacturers including JSW MG Motor India, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), Kia India, and Skoda Auto India reported impressive sales increases across passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and electric models. This surge was fueled by a combination of improving consumer demand, a wider range of product offerings, and significant milestones in the electric vehicle segment.
Manufacturers Report Stellar Performance and EV Milestones
JSW MG Motor India demonstrated steady expansion, achieving a 19% year-on-year sales increase for 2025. The company delivered a total of 70,554 vehicles, with December alone contributing 6,500 wholesale units. Its premium retail network, MG SELECT, saw a substantial 38% month-on-month jump in wholesale volumes. A landmark achievement for the brand was crossing the cumulative sales milestone of one lakh (100,000) electric vehicles in the Indian market, underscoring the building momentum for EVs.
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) registered powerful growth across its portfolio. In December 2025, its total automobile sales surged 25% year-on-year to 86,090 units. Domestic passenger vehicle sales rose by 23% to 50,946 units, while commercial vehicle volumes grew even faster at 34% to 24,786 units. The company declared 2025 as its best-ever year for both SUV and light commercial vehicle categories. Furthermore, its farm equipment division sold 31,859 tractors, a significant increase from the previous year's 22,943 units.
Record-Breaking Years and Market Expansion
Kia India celebrated its best-ever December since entering the market, with sales more than doubling to 18,659 units compared to 8,957 units in December 2024. For the entire calendar year 2025, the automaker sold 2,80,286 vehicles, marking a 15% growth over 2024. Kia credited this success to new product launches like the Carens Clavis range, strategic optimization of its existing models, and enhanced customer engagement initiatives.
Skoda Auto India capped off a historic year, coinciding with its 25th anniversary in the country. The company's total sales for 2025 reached 72,665 units, which is more than double its 2024 tally of 35,166 units. This performance was described as the strongest in Skoda's Indian journey, highlighting a successful year of expansion and consumer acceptance.
Sustained Demand Defines India's Automotive Landscape
The collective robust performance from these leading automakers paints a clear picture of a resilient and growing Indian automotive market. The year 2025 was characterized by sustained consumer demand, improving market sentiment, and a growing appetite for diverse vehicle types. The significant progress in electric vehicle sales, alongside record volumes in traditional segments, indicates a healthy and evolving industry poised for continued transformation. The strong figures from JSW MG, Mahindra, Kia, and Skoda set a positive tone for the sector's trajectory into the future.
