The Indian automobile market witnessed another exciting month in November 2025, with several manufacturers achieving strong sales and some struggling to maintain momentum. With the festive season impact settling and year-end clearance strategies beginning, November offered a clear picture of customer preferences and the competitive landscape.

Top Car Makers Sales Ranking – November 2025

1. Maruti Suzuki – 1,56,633 Units

Maruti Suzuki continues its unmatched dominance in the Indian car market. With a massive 1,56,633 units sold, the brand once again proves why it remains the first choice for millions of buyers.

Models like the Baleno, Swift, Fronx, WagonR, Dzire, Brezza, and Ertiga continue to top their respective segments. Maruti’s wide dealership network, affordable service costs, strong brand trust, and fuel-efficient engines collectively fuel its success.

Highlights:

Commands more than 40%+ market share.
Strong demand for CNG variants and newly refreshed models.
Consistently leads entry-level, mid-size, and MPV segments.

2. Mahindra – 77,177 Units

Mahindra secures the second position with 77,177 unit sales, showcasing tremendous growth driven by its SUV-focused portfolio. With models like the Scorpio-N, Scorpio Classic, XUV700, Bolero Neo, Thar, and now the aggressive push into electric mobility with the XUV400 and upcoming BE lineup, Mahindra has strengthened its hold in the enthusiast SUV segment.

Highlights:

Strong demand for rugged body-on-frame SUVs.
Long waiting periods indicate sustained popularity.
Brand perception as a “true SUV manufacturer.”

3. Hyundai – 49,474 Units

Hyundai retains its consistent performance with 49,474 units sold in November 2025. The Korean brand is known for its modern designs, feature-rich offerings, and strong customer loyalty.

The Creta continues to lead the mid-SUV segment, while the Venue, Exter, i20, Verna, and Alcazar maintain stable demand.

Highlights:

Creta remains one of the best-selling SUVs in India.
Strong focus on design and tech features.
Expansion into connected car technology boosts appeal.

4. Tata Motors – 45,714 Units

Tata Motors takes fourth place with 45,714 units, driven by strong demand for its SUV and EV lineup. The Nexon remains a crowd favourite, while the Punch, Harrier, and Safari continue contributing significantly.

Tata also leads the electric car market with models like the Tiago EV, Tigor EV, and Nexon EV, securing a dominant battery electric vehicle (BEV) market share.

Highlights:

Safety-focused cars with 5-star ratings.
Leading EV manufacturer in India.
Popularity among young buyers and families.

5. Toyota – 27,829 Units

Toyota sold 27,829 units, ranking fifth for November 2025. The brand’s success is driven by strong demand for the Innova Hycross, Innova Crysta, Fortuner, and the hotselling Urban Cruiser Hyryder.

Toyota’s hybrid lineup is witnessing increasing popularity due to rising fuel prices and superior mileage figures.

Highlights:

Highly reliable and durable vehicles.
Hybrid technology gaining acceptance.
Strong premium SUV and MPV line-up.

6. Kia – 23,751 Units

Kia continues to be a strong player in the Indian market with 23,751 units sold. The brand enjoys healthy sales due to the Seltos, Sonet, Carens, and their new generation updates.

Its design language and feature-loaded cabins appeal strongly to young buyers.

Highlights:

Seltos remains one of the strongest mid-size SUV competitors.
Aggressive pricing attracts mass-market customers.
Carens continues to dominate affordable MPV space.

7. Skoda – 9,207 Units

Skoda performed decently with 9,207 unit sales, supported mainly by the Kushaq, Slavia, and premium models like the Superb. The brand is known for great driving dynamics, European build quality, and premium features.

Highlights:

Strong appeal among enthusiasts.
Good safety features and high build quality.
Growing acceptance of the Kushaq and Slavia.

8. Honda – 5,248 Units

Honda sold 5,248 units, placing eighth on the list. While the brand does not have a large SUV lineup, the City and Amaze continue to generate steady sales, and the introduction of their compact SUV is helping attract new buyers.

Highlights:

Honda remains strong in the sedan market.
Known for refined petrol engines and reliability.
Upcoming SUV plans may revive its market position.

9. Renault – 3,394 Units

Renault saw modest sales of 3,394 units, largely driven by budget-friendly models like the Kwid, Triber, and Kiger. The brand continues to appeal to first-time car buyers.

Highlights:

Competitive pricing.
Practical and compact vehicles.
Need for new models to boost future sales.

10. Nissan – 2,342 Units

Nissan recorded 2,342 units in November 2025. The Magnite remains the company’s main sales driver, offering strong value for money in the subcompact SUV category.

Highlights:

Magnite continues to deliver strong numbers for its price.
Good export operations.

11. Citroën – 509 Units

Citroën recorded 509 units, placing it at the bottom of the list. Despite its stylish designs and comfort-focused cars, the brand is yet to achieve strong mass-market traction.

The C3, eC3, and niche models like the C5 Aircross continue to cater to a small audience.

Overall Market Analysis – November 2025

SUVs continue to dominate the Indian automotive market, with leading brands like Mahindra, Hyundai, Tata, Kia, and Toyota deriving a major share of their sales from strong SUV lineups. At the same time, electric vehicles are gaining momentum, driven largely by Tata’s expanding EV portfolio, Mahindra’s new-age electric concepts, and Citroën’s eC3 contributing to the growing adoption of affordable electric mobility. Despite the rising competition, Maruti Suzuki remains unbeatable, crossing the 1.5 lakh sales mark and continuing its dominance across hatchback, sedan, and MPV segments. In the premium category, Skoda maintains stable growth, performing well among niche and enthusiast buyers who value European build quality and driving dynamics. November also reflects typical late-year buying activity, where residual festive demand combined with early year-end discounts helps multiple brands boost sales and clear inventory before model-year transitions