April 2025 turned out to be a month of mixed results for India’s automobile sector. While some carmakers posted solid growth, others witnessed a dip in their numbers. At the same time, the electric vehicle (EV) segment saw a strong upward trend, marking a major shift in consumer preference.
Maruti Suzuki maintained its top spot in the market, selling 179,791 units, up by 7% compared to last year. Although its domestic sales remained nearly flat, its exports jumped 26%, helping the brand post growth overall.
Mahindra & Mahindra had an excellent month, recording 28% growth. Its popular SUVs like the XUV 3X0 and Thar played a key role in making it the second-largest carmaker in India once again this year.
In contrast, Hyundai reported an 11.6% drop in sales. Experts attribute this to slow consumer buying and overall cautious spending in urban markets. Tata Motors also saw a 5.1% decrease, following the general downward trend in passenger vehicle sales.
One of the brightest spots in April 2025 was the electric vehicle market. India recorded 167,629 EV units sold, a massive 45% year-on-year growth. Within this, electric passenger vehicles (e-PVs) alone grew 58%, with 12,330 units sold.
Breaking down EV sales:
- Tata Motors led the chart with 4,461 units, although this marked a 14% decline from the previous year.
- JSW MG Motor India impressed with a 175% rise, selling 3,488 units, thanks to the Windsor EV.
- Mahindra reported an eye-catching 348% growth, with 3,002 EVs sold, largely driven by their new BE 6 and XEV 9e models.
- Hyundai witnessed a 654% jump in EV sales, selling 686 units, led by their newly launched Creta Electric.
As for the best-selling cars in April 2025:
- Hyundai Creta – 17,016 units
- Maruti Dzire – 16,996 units
- Maruti Brezza – 16,971 units
Overall, the Indian passenger vehicle market grew only 1.4% in April, with Mahindra’s performance largely offsetting the dip from other major brands. Analysts believe that if interest rates come down and buyer sentiment improves, the second half of 2025 could see stronger recovery.
Despite the slowdown in some areas, April proved how the EV revolution in India is gaining serious pace, indicating a significant transformation in the country’s auto industry.
