April 2025 provided a clear picture of India’s evolving automotive industry, where passenger vehicle sales hit record highs, electric vehicles (EVs) gained momentum, and two-wheeler sales faced challenges. The market is shifting towards premium SUVs, fuel-efficient cars, and EV adoption, while rural demand for traditional two-wheelers remains sluggish.
Passenger Vehicles: SUVs & EVs Lead the Charge
India’s passenger vehicle (PV) market reached a new peak in April 2025, with 348,847 units sold, marking a 3.9% YoY growth. The surge was driven by strong demand for SUVs and electric cars, reflecting consumer preference for spacious, tech-enabled vehicles.
Key Highlights:
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Maruti Suzuki remained the leader with 138,704 units sold (0.6% growth).
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Mahindra & Mahindra overtook Hyundai, selling 52,330 units (28% growth) thanks to its popular SUV lineup.
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Tata Motors saw a 5.6% decline, while Hyundai’s sales dropped by 11.6%.
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EV sales surged by 58%, with Mahindra Electric leading (24% market share), followed by Tata Motors (20%) and MG Motor (18%).
Top 10 Best-Selling PVs – April 2025
| Rank | Model | Units Sold | YoY Change |
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| 1 | Hyundai Creta | 17,016 | +10% |
| 2 | Maruti Suzuki Dzire | 16,996 | +7% |
| 3 | Maruti Brezza | 16,971 | -1% |
| 4 | Maruti Ertiga | 15,780 | +17% |
| 5 | Mahindra Scorpio | 15,534 | +5% |
| 6 | Tata Nexon | 15,457 | +38% |
| 7 | Maruti Swift | 14,592 | +256% |
| 8 | Maruti Fronx | 14,345 | 0% |
| 9 | Maruti Wagon R | 13,413 | -25% |
| 10 | Maruti Baleno | 13,180 | -6% |
Two-Wheelers: Rural Weakness, Urban EV Shift
The two-wheeler (2W) segment struggled, with total sales (including exports) at 1.75 million units, a 5% YoY decline. Rural demand remained weak, while urban buyers leaned towards electric scooters.
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Honda led with 480,896 units (-11.26% YoY).
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TVS Motor grew by 14.88%, selling 430,330 units.
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Hero MotoCorp faced a sharp 42.76% drop, selling 305,406 units.
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Electric two-wheelers (e2W) showed resilience, with TVS iQube (19,736 units) outselling Ola Electric (19,709 units).
Top 10 Best-Selling Two-Wheelers – April 2025
| Rank | Model | Units Sold | YoY Change |
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| 1 | Hero Splendor | 207,763 | -25.25% |
| 2 | Honda Activa | 174,009 | -13.05% |
| 3 | Honda Shine | 154,561 | +8.26% |
| 4 | TVS Jupiter | 103,576 | +40.23% |
| 5 | Bajaj Pulsar | 87,902 | -21.90% |
| 6 | Hero HF Deluxe | 70,581 | -7.30% |
| 7 | Suzuki Access | 59,039 | +4.54% |
| 8 | TVS Apache | 37,954 | +9.72% |
| 9 | TVS XL 100 | 33,572 | -18.23% |
| 10 | RE Classic 350 | 30,641 | +8.23% |
Three-Wheelers: The Silent EV Revolution
The electric three-wheeler (e3W) market is booming, with Mahindra Last Mile Mobility (MLMM) and Bajaj Auto leading the charge.
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MLMM sold 5,640 units (87% growth).
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Bajaj Auto recorded 5,509 units (330% surge).
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YC Electric sold 4,465 units (15% growth).
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TVS Motor entered the market with 1,207 units sold.
Future Outlook: Growth Amid Challenges
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PV segment expected to grow 1-2%, driven by SUVs and EVs.
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Two-wheelers may recover slowly as EV adoption rises.
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Three-wheelers will continue electrifying, supported by government incentives.
Conclusion
April 2025 highlighted India’s diverging auto trends, SUVs and EVs thriving, while two-wheelers face hurdles. Brands embracing electrification and premiumisation will lead the next phase of growth in India’s automotive industry.