India’s auto sales posted double-digit YoY growth in January 2026, with passenger vehicles +12.6% YoY, three-wheelers +30.2% YoY, and two-wheelers +26.2% YoY, marking the highest-ever January sales across segments.

• Total production of passenger vehicles, two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and quadricycles reached 2,927,394 units in January 2026, indicating elevated manufacturing activity at the start of the year.

• Passenger vehicle sales totaled 449,616 units in January (+12.6% YoY), described as the highest-ever January level, reflecting sustained demand momentum.

• Three-wheeler sales stood at 75,725 units (+30.2% YoY), representing the strongest percentage growth among major segments and signaling robust recovery in this category.

• Two-wheeler sales reached 1,925,603 units (+26.2% YoY), also marking a record January and underscoring broad-based strength in mass-market mobility demand.

• All three major domestic segments recorded double-digit YoY growth, indicating synchronized expansion across the auto market.

• Reported passenger vehicle figures exclude BMW, Mercedes, JLR, and Volvo Auto, and without Tata Motors, January PV sales would have been 379,394 units, highlighting data coverage nuances in the headline total.

• Industry commentary attributes the strong start to 2026 to sustained demand following GST rate reductions and ongoing policy support, with expectations of medium-term growth benefits from manufacturing-focused initiatives announced in the Union Budget 2026.