Top 10 Car Sales in India – Indian Car Market Performance in December 2025

December 2025 saw the Indian passenger vehicle industry reach a crucial stage as manufacturers ended the year in the thick of the fight, with changing buyer preferences, and year-end discounts. Industry majors continued to dominate the market with huge volumes, while some global labels found it hard to make any headway.

10. Nissan

At the bottom of the December 2025 sales ranking is Nissan, which managed to sell 1,743 vehicles. Despite the global recognition of the brand, Nissan’s appeal in the Indian market is rather limited. The brand offers a small variety of vehicles and competes with other car manufacturers that provide customers with greater choice and modern technology. It seems that Nissan has difficulty trying to increase its popularity and sales in India.

9. Renault

Just above Nissan is Renault, which sold 3,303 units in December 2025. In India, Renault has had mixed results; they sometimes do well in a budget category, but they have been inconsistent overall. They are not doing badly considering the price range, but with little development and few new products, they have struggled to keep up with the growing demand. In the next few months, they will need to update their current product line if they want to see an increase in sales.

8. Honda

Taking the eighth position is Honda Cars India with 5,525 units sold in December 2025. The brand is characterised by its reliability, powerful engines, and overall high quality. At the same time, Honda’s conservative approach to the market and lack of interest in the growing segment of SUVs influence its current position. While being one of the most popular brands among consumers, Honda needs to actively develop its SUVs to meet the growing demand.

7. Volkswagen and Skoda

The total sales of the Volkswagen and Škoda brands are 9,082 units, making them seventh. The European automakers specialise in sporting, high-quality, and luxurious vehicles. However, the sale price and maintenance cost limit their appeal to a particular category of customers. The sales figures for the two brands remained consistent over the last year. The popularity of these cars stayed the same in December 2025, remaining primarily confined to metropolitan areas.

6. Kia

At number six is Kia India, which reported 20,524 units in December 2025. Kia is one of the fastest-growing automakers in India, presenting feature-packed cars with striking designs. It can be stated that the company has progressed from being a niche player to a mainstream automaker with excellent quality at a reasonable price. Kia’s December growth can be explained by the strong demand for its products among young people and their high popularity in the market.

5. Toyota

Toyota’s cars take fifth place: the company sold 26,090 vehicles in December 2025. Toyota is a popular car brand that is known for its high quality and reliability and is well-known both in the US and abroad. In addition, the company’s sales grew significantly due to the demand for Toyota hybrids in India. Toyota can be regarded as a conservative brand; however, in terms of sales, the company remains one of the most popular car manufacturers among Indians.

4. Tata Motors

Tata Motors is fourth with 44,854 cars sold in December 2025. Tata is a big domestic car manufacturer in India, which gained popularity among the country’s residents for the high level of safety and reliability of its cars, combined with relatively low prices. It offers one of the most extensive SUV ranges, and Tata cars are considered to be high-quality products. Thus, the company maintains its position on the market.

3. Hyundai

Hyundai Motor India came at third in the Indian automobile market in terms of car sales with 48,350 units in December 2025. The company’s main strengths are a wide range of vehicles, high-quality interiors, and an extensive network of dealerships. Hyundai remains a popular choice for both urban and semi-urban Indian car owners and successfully competes for the first two positions among the “big three.”

2. Mahindra

The second position is occupied by Mahindra, which has 66357 units in December 2025. This company is known for its SUVs, so it is no surprise that these cars are popular there. In addition, it has a high level of demand in India. Thus, the presented results are consistent with the growth trend of this auto giant.

1. Maruti Suzuki

The top of the December 2025 car sales list is dominated by the Maruti Suzuki as the brand has managed to record an incredible figure of 1,53,963 units in sales. The extensive network of dealerships, relatively low cost of ownership, and overall wide range of vehicles that the company offers put it in the first place. It provides automobiles of different segments from an entry-level hatchback to high-end luxury cars. Maruti Suzuki remains the largest carmaker in India, as it caters to all customer segments and satisfies the needs of each of them.

What December 2025 Sales Reveal About the Indian Auto Industry

The December 2025 report on car sales provides insight into the competitive landscape of the Indian auto market. While Maruti Suzuki dominates the market, Mahindra and Hyundai are also big players. There are also several international automakers that are struggling to keep up with the competition. The data can be used to gain an understanding of customer preferences and the trends and patterns in the market for the new year.