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Auto Sales HIGHLIGHTS: Major auto makers kicked off FY27 on a strong note as they reported robust growth in their sales in its first month. Starting May 1, carmakers and motorcycle manufacturers started to report their monthly sales data. Read on to learn about the latest sales figures from the likes of Maruti Suzuki India, Hyundai Motor India, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, Hero MotoCorp and TVS Motor Company and Royal Enfield, and how they fare versus analyst estimates. The monthly sales reports come amid expectations of double-digit percentage growth by most passenger, two-wheeler and commercial vehicle makers. According to Zee Business research, among carmakers, Tata Motors PV was estimated to report the highest year-on-year growth of nearly 43 per cent in April 2026 , followed by Maruti Suzuki India (20 per cent). In th two-wheeler segment, Hero MotoCorp was estimated to lead growth with an expected 95 per cent jump in its monthly sales, followed by Royal Enfield (35 per cent).
Investors and analysts closely monitor monthly sales figures from key manufacturers spanning various segments. Follow this space to catch the latest updates across segments, including passenger vehicles (PVs), commercial vehicles (CVs), motorcycles, and electric vehicles (EVs).
02 May 2026, 11:51 AM (IST)
TVS Motor Company registers total two-wheeler sales of 4,55,333 units in April 2026, marking a 6 per cent increase over the 4,30,150 units sold a year ago.
Two-wheeler sales in the domestic market are up 8 per cent at 3,48,545 units.
The company clinches a 36 per cent jump in EV sales to 37,771 units in April 2026. It sold 27,684 EV units a year ago.
02 May 2026, 11:32 AM (IST)
TVS Motor Company posts total sales of 4,73,970 units in April 2026 versus 4,43,716 units sold a year ago.
The monthly sales figure fell short of analysts' expectations.
According to Zee Business research, the auto maker was estimated to log total sales of 5.18 lakh units in April.
TVS Motor says:
TVS adds that it has implemented counter measures and expects its production to recover in May.
Its exports are up 3 per cent at 1,20,008 units in April 2026.
02 May 2026, 10:01 AM (IST)
Toyota Kirloskar Motor clinches total sales of 32,086 units in April 2026, marking 17 per cent growth over the 27,329 units sold in April 2025.
In the domestic market, sales are up 21 per cent at 30,159 units.
Exports, however, are down 23 per cent at 1,927 units.
| Description | April 2026 | April 2025 | Growth |
| Domestic | 30,159 units | 24,833 units | 21% |
| Export | 1,927 units | 2,496 units | -23% |
| Total | 32,086 units | 27,329 units | 17% |
01 May 2026, 10:11 PM (IST)
Escorts clinches a 24.4 per cent year-on-year rise in its monthly sales to 10,857 tractors sold.
Domestic sales are up 27.6 per cent at 10,398 units but exports are down 21 per cent at 459 units.
The company says:

01 May 2026, 9:53 PM (IST)
Ola Electric posts 20 per cent growth in registrations to 12,166 units in April citing VAHAN data, up from 10,133 units in the previous month.
The company claims outperformance to the domestic two-wheeler EV industry. The industry registered a sequential decline of 22 per cent, according to the company.
Ola Electric says it is the only leading EV two-wheeler brand to grow month-on-month in April.
01 May 2026, 9:15 PM (IST)
Royal Enfield's domestic sales are at 1,04,129 units, as against 76,002 units sold a year ago.
It kicked off the new financial year with its foray into electric mobility with the launch of the Flying Flea C6.
The model has received an "overwhelmingly encouraging response", according to the company.
01 May 2026, 8:46 PM (IST)
Eicher Motors subsidiary Royal Enfield reports total sales of 1,13,164 motorcycles in April 2026, marking a rise of 31 per cent over the year ago period. The motorcycle maker sold 86,559 units in April 2025.
According to Zee Business research, RE was estimated to register total sales of 1,17,000 units in April this year.
In the up to 350cc category, the auto maker posts a 34 per cent jump in sales to 99,703 units over the 74,282 units sold a year ago.

01 May 2026, 8:25 PM (IST)
Eicher Motors subsidiary VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd (VECV) logs total sales of 7,318 units, marking a rise of 6.9 per cent over 6,846 units sold a year ago. Out of those, domestic sales stand at 6,797 units, up 8.6 per cent on a year-on-year basis.
Exports are down 21.3 per cent at 362 units.
According to Zee Business research, VECV's total sales for the month were estimated at 7,700 units.
The company posts total sales of 7,159 Eicher trucks and buses (including EVs), up 6.6 per cent.

01 May 2026, 8:05 PM (IST)
Hyundai Motor India registers its highest-ever April sales in the domestic market, clinching 17 per cent year-on-year growth to 51,902 units.
Its exports stand at 13,708 units for April 2026.
01 May 2026, 7:46 PM (IST)
Mahindra & Mahindra posts total sales of 94,627 vehicles in April 2026, marking a rise of 14 per cent over the year-ago period.
Its SUV sales are up 8 per cent at 56,331 units.

01 May 2026, 7:28 PM (IST)
JSW MG Motor India reports sales of 6,018 units in April, marking a rise of 3 per cent over the year-ago period.
The company cites challenges posed by the ongoing West Asia crisis.
The ongoing crisis has disrupted global supply chains and dampened consumer sentiment, leading to softer overall demand in the automotive market, according to the carmaker.
01 May 2026, 7:02 PM (IST)
Kia India clinches total sales of 27,286 units in April -- its highest April wholesales since inception.
The monthly sales are up 16 per cent on a year-on-year basis, with momentum driven by Seltos.
The carmaker sold 23,623 units sold in April 2025.
01 May 2026, 6:59 PM (IST)
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles reports total sales of 59,701 units (including EVs) in April, which translates to a 31.1 per cent year-on-year jump.
The monthly PV sales missed the mark compared to analysts' expectations.
According to Zee Business research, Tata Motors PV was estimated to report PV sales of 65,000 units in the first month of FY27.
In April 2025, the PV maker sold 45,532 units.

01 May 2026, 6:46 PM (IST)
Hero MotoCorp posts total sales of 5,66,086 units in April 2026 versus 3,05,406 units sold a year ago.
That is lower compared to what analysts had anticipated.
According to Zee Business research, Hero MotoCorp was estimated to log total sales of 5.95 lakh units for the month.
The auto maker says its ICE segment has recorded its highest April dispatch in the post-pandemic period, achieving strong growth with volumes rising 83 per cent over the year-ago period.
Growth is broad-based across Entry, Deluxe, Premium and Scooter segments, according to the company.

01 May 2026, 6:31 PM (IST)
Maruti Suzuki India's sales in the UV segment -- comprising its Brezza, Ertiga, e Vitara, Fronx, Grand Vitara, Invicto, Jimny, Victoris and XL6 models -- are up at 77,892 units from 59,022 units sold a year ago.

01 May 2026, 6:15 PM (IST)
Maruti Suzuki India's total PV sales in the domestic market beat analysts' expectations.
According to Zee Business research, the carmaker was estimated to post total PV sales of 1.67 lakh in the domestic market in April 2026.
01 May 2026, 6:01 PM (IST)
Maruti Suzuki India -- the country's largest carmaker -- registers total sales of 2,39,646 units in April, versus 1,79,791 units sold in the corresponding month a year ago.
Total sales in the domestic market increase 31 per cent to 1,99,592 units, from 1,51,88 units sold a year ago.
Out of these, total passenger vehicle sales in the domestic market rise 35.3 per cent on a year-on-year basis to 1,87,704 units.
01 May 2026, 5:52 PM (IST)
Tata Motors clinches total sales of 32,965 CVs in the domestic market in April, a rise of 27.9 per cent over the year-ago period.

01 May 2026, 5:45 PM (IST)
Tata Motors registers total CV sales of 34,833 units in April, marking a rise of 28 per cent over the 27,221 units sold a year ago.
That is higher than analysts' estimates.
According to Zee Business research, Tata Motors was expected to log total sales of 31,000 CVs for April.
01 May 2026, 12:31 PM (IST)
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