Passenger vehicle sales growth in August

Notes

• India's passenger vehicle (PV) market recorded strong YoY growth in August, with estimated wholesales reaching 4.5 lakh units.
• Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. reported 219,220 units (up 21.3%), with domestic sales rising 34.3% while exports declined 7% due to West Asia conflict.
• Maruti Suzuki's SUV portfolio share has increased to 36% from 12% over the last five years.
• Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. wholesales rose 56% to 67,753 units.
• Mahindra & Mahindra reported a 42% increase in overall auto sales to 107,648 units.
• Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) saw 8.8% growth in total wholesales, with domestic sales up 23.6% but exports declining due to geopolitical issues.
• Kia India recorded a 48% increase in dispatches to 29,042 units.
• JSW MG Motor India reported a 14% rise in sales, noting demand across both internal combustion engine and new energy vehicle (NEV) segments.

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