February 2026 auto sales seen skyrocketing! Double-digit growth expected across segments

According to Zee Business estimates, auto makers likely registered a robust gain in domestic sales across most segments in February 2026, driven by positive consumer sentiment and new product launches.
February 2026 auto sales seen skyrocketing! Double-digit growth expected across segments
Analysts are anticipating strong growth in auto sales in February 2026 across segments. | Image source: Getty images

Auto Sales February 2026: Auto manufacturers are scheduled to report their monthly sales reports starting March 1, 2026. Investors and analysts track these numbers closely to gauge demand trends in one of the crucial sectors of the economy. Sales will be reported across key segments, ranging from passenger vehicles -- from cars to two-wheelers to electric vehicles -- to commercial vehicles including goods carriers and farm equipment.

According to Zee Business research, domestic auto sales in February experienced strong growth across most segments on the back of positive consumer sentiment and new product launches.

Passenger Vehicles (PV)

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Company

Feb-2026 (Estimated)

Feb-2025 (Actual)Change (%)

Maruti Suzuki India

2.2 Lakh1.99 Lakh10.6%

Hyundai Motor India

66,25058,72712.8%

Mahindra & Mahindra

99,10083,70218.4%

Tata Motors PV (domestic)

63,50046,81136%

Strong passenger vehicle growth expectations in February 2026

  • Maruti Suzuki is seen registering strong sales growth for passenger vehicles on account of the success of its Baleno, Brezza, Dzire and WagonR models
  • Tata Motors is seen staging a strong performance in passenger vehicles, with an estimated 36 per cent increase over the year-ago period
  • Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) is seen clinching strong business growth owing to higher customer demand for its SUVs

Two-wheelers (2W)

Company

Feb-2026 (Estimated)Feb-2025Change (%)

Hero MotoCorp

5.15 Lakh3.88 Lakh33%

Bajaj Auto (total)

4.45 Lakh3.52 Lakh26%

TVS Motor Company (total)

5.1 Lakh4.03 Lakh27%

Eicher Motors (Royal Enfield)

1,02,25090,67013%

Two-wheeler sales surge on positive consumer sentiment

  • Hero MotoCorp is seen clocking 33 per cent growth boosted by rising consumer demand
  • Bajaj Auto is recording strong growth in two-wheeler sales in the domestic market, with some pressure in exports
  • TVS Motor Company and Royal Enfield are seen achieving strong domestic sales driven by recent launches

Commercial Vehicles (CV)

CompanyFeb-2026 (Estimated)Feb-2025Change (%)

Eicher Motors (VECV)

10,2008,09226%

Ashok Leyland

22,00017,90323%
Tata Motors CV (total)41,00032,533

26%

Commercial vehicle segment remains robust

  • The demand for trucks, buses and light commercial vehicles is expected to sustain momentum
  • Infrastructure development projects and logistics requirements created business advantages for Ashok Leyland and Tata Motors

Tractors and farm equipment

CompanyFeb-2026 (Estimated)Feb-2025Change (%)

M&M

32,75025,52728.3%
Escorts Kubota10,0008,59016.4%

Tractor and farm equipment sales show healthy momentum

  • Demand for farming-related is expected to exceptionally rise thanks to a record rabi sowing season, robust crop prices and plentiful water resources
  • Farm equipment sales are estimated to rise across several regions amid overall growth in the agriculture sector

Strong growth on the cards across segments

The country's automotive industry is expected to have registered substantial expansion during February 2026, with robust numbers in passenger vehicles, two-wheelers, commercial vehicles and tractors.

The domestic market is anticipated to drive an overall recovery in the sector, with a muted tend in the foreign markets, according to the research.