The March sales figures are in, and the Hyundai Cretatopped the list once again, pushing the Maruti Fronx down to the 10th spot. Maruti Swift and Tata Punch also moved up.
A closer look at the top 15 best-sellers in March 2025 is as follows:.
| Model | March 2025 | March 2024 | February 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Creta | 18,059 | 16,458 | 16,317 |
| Maruti Swift | 17,746 | 15,728 | 16,269 |
| Tata Punch | 17,714 | 17,547 | 14,559 |
| Maruti Wagon R | 17,175 | 16,368 | 19,879 |
| Maruti Ertiga | 16,804 | 14,888 | 14,868 |
| Maruti Brezza | 16,546 | 14,614 | 15,392 |
| Tata Nexon | 16,366 | 14,058 | 15,349 |
| Maruti Dzire | 15,460 | 15,894 | 14,694 |
| Mahindra Scorpio | 13,913 | 15,151 | 13,618 |
| Maruti Fronx | 13,669 | 12,531 | 21,461 |
| Maruti Baleno | 12,357 | 15,588 | 15,480 |
| Hyundai Venue | 10,441 | 9,614 | 10,125 |
| Maruti Grand Vitara | 10,418 | 11,232 | 10,669 |
| Maruti Eeco | 10,409 | 12.019 | 11,493 |
| Maruti Alto K10 | 9,867 | 9,332 | 8,541 |
Key Takeaways
The Hyundai Creta took the first spot after it was dethroned by Maruti Fronx in February. The Korean carmaker dispatched more than 18,000 units of the Creta, which includes both the ICE and EV models. The Creta witnessed a positive MoM and YoY growth of slightly more than 10 percent in both criteria.
The Maruti Swift moved to the second position in March. The Indian automaker sold almost 17,800 units of the Swift, a YoY increase of 13 percent.
Tata sold slightly over 17,700 units of the Punch ICE and EV during the period, which represents a YoY growth of slightly over 1 percent. Do note that the sales data includes both ICE and EV variants of the Punch.
Maruti retailed more than 17,100 units of the Wagon R in March. The automaker posted a YoY rise of 5 percent and was the best-selling hatchback on our shores in the previous financial year.
Maruti shipped out over 16,800 units of the Ertiga, which led to a 13 percent YoY growth. On a MoM basis, the MPV registered 13 percent growth.
Maruti Brezza saw an MoM increase of 7.5 percent and YoY increase of 13 percent. The automaker retailed a little over 16,500 units of the SUV in the last month.
Tata shipped more than 16,300 units of the Nexon, marking a significant MoM rise of almost 7 percent. In YoY numbers, Nexon saw a 16 percent increase. Please do keep in mind that the numbers for ICE and EV Nexon have been included.
Maruti retailed over 15,400 units of the Dzire, which was MoM growth of 5 percent. On the YoY count, the auto manufacturer saw its sales drop 3 percent.
Nearly 14,000 units of the Scorpio and Scorpio N (jointly) were retailed in March, which saw an MoM increase of 2 percent. The SUV, though, saw a dismal YoY at 8 percent.
Maruti Fronx sold maximum units in Feb and fell to the 10th rank during March with the MoM reduction being 36 percent. By YoY levels, the carmaker experienced the rise of 9 percent.
Maruti retailed nearly 12,300 units of the Baleno, representing a MoM decline of 20 percent. The automaker posted improved sales during March 2024 at more than 15,500 units.
Hyundai shipped approximately 10,400 units of the Venue, representing a MoM increase of 3 percent. The automaker also registered growth for YoY numbers by a margin of 9 percent.
Another Maruti model on this list, the sales of the Grand Vitara was at almost the 10,400 level. The automobile manufacturer experienced a fall in MoM and YoY figures at 2 percent and 7 percent, respectively.
Maruti retailed just over 10,400 units of the Eeco in March. It registered a negative MoM of 9 percent and a negative YoY of 13 percent.
The Maruti Alto K10 failed to cross the 10,000 sales mark despite the carmaker having a positive MoM of 15.5 percent. Based on annual figures, the carmaker saw a positive figure of 6 percent.
Conclusion
March 2025 witnessed dramatic realignments in the top-sellers list, with the Hyundai Creta staging a strong comeback to take the leadership position. Its continuous performance and the addition of both ICE and EV variants were factors in its success. Maruti was strong in the top positions with Swift, Wagon R, Ertiga, and Brezza witnessing good YoY growth. Tata's Nexon and Punch also showed consistent performance across segments. Although the Maruti Fronx experienced a sharp fall in monthly sales after topping the list in February, it still reported positive growth on a YoY basis. On the whole, the month witnessed changing consumer trends, rising demand for SUVs, and interest in EV variants across several models.
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