The latest November 2025 sales rankings of major carmakers in India show Mahindra reclaiming second place as Tata Motors dips to third.
The Month-on-Month and Year-on-Year trends across manufacturers illustrate which brands gained or lost ground after a record-breaking October.
The Indian vehicle market showed a dip in monthly volumes in November, as automakers moved past the festive demand spike of October. Nonetheless, overall sales increased dramatically when compared to November 2024.
According to figures collated via the Vahan portal, the total retail passenger-vehicle (PV) sales in November totalled about 388,624 units, making it the third-highest monthly tally of 2025 so far.
Leaderboard of Who Sold How Many
| Rank | Manufacturer | Units sold (Nov 2025 | Year-on-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maruti Suzuki | 1,55,317 | +19% |
| 2 | Mahindra | 54,005 | +20% |
| 3 | Tata Motors | 51,672 | +22% |
| 4 | Hyundai | 49,295 | +9% |
| 5 | Toyota | 27,660 | +27% |
| 6 | Kia | 23,675 | +24% |
| 7 | Skoda | 5,941 | +90% |
| 8 | MG | 5,754 | +32% |
| 9 | Honda | 5,204 | +4% |
| 10 | Renault | 3,662 | +30% |
Key Player Highlights
Maruti Suzuki continues to dominate
With 1,55,317 vehicles sold in November, Maruti Suzuki maintained its dominance in sales, with a robust 19% year-over-year growth. However, compared to the holiday high of October, its month-over-month sales fell precipitously.
Mahindra recovers to second spot
Mahindra returned to second place with 54,005 units sold, little over 2,000 units more than Tata Motors. Its 20 percent YoY gain was underpinned by strong demand for SUVs, especially models like the Scorpio, Thar Roxx and the new three-door Thar 3‑door.
Tata Motors slides to third, but growth continues
Even while Tata Motors slid to third position, it still managed to sell 51,672 vehicles and log a 22 percent YoY growth. The company remains robust with over 50,000 units sold, despite losing ground to Mahindra.
Others: A mixture of mostly good figures
With about 49,295 units, Hyundai came in fourth with a slight 9% increase. Meanwhile, Skoda had the biggest YoY rise at 90%, showing a return from a low base prior year.
What It Means: Shifting Demand, Continued Growth
A slight but noticeable change in demand patterns can be seen in the reorganization, especially with Mahindra surpassing Tata. SUV-heavy manufacturers are benefitting more as customers continue to prefer larger, utility-focused vehicles even amid declining post-festival demand.
Despite the Month-on-Month decline, the high year-on-year rise across nearly all major brands demonstrates that consumer appetite remains healthy. November 2025 demonstrates the industry's resiliency, and the post-festival decline is probably only a short-term correction.
With the festive incentive behind us, future sales will depend on elements like pricing consistency, launches, and ongoing consumer confidence. It remains to be seen whether the tendencies of November, especially the rise of SUV-centric manufacturers, will hold up when the year-end demand picks up again.
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