Mahindra Passenger Vehicle Business Sees Seasonal Dip Amidst Market Leaders

Year-to-August, utility vehicle sales stand at 241,337 units, marking a 15% increase over the same period last year.

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Year-to-August, utility vehicle sales stand at 241,337 units, marking a 15% increase over the same period last year.

Mahindra & Mahindra’s passenger vehicle division recorded 39,399 domestic SUV sales in August 2025, a 9% month-on-month decline from July’s 43,277 units, as dealers moderated wholesales ahead of GST rationalisation. Year-to-August, utility vehicle sales stand at 241,337 units, marking a 15% increase over the same period last year.

In contrast, Maruti Suzuki led August passenger car sales with 137,776 domestic sales, marginally up 0.2% month-on-month and flat year-on-year. Hyundai India’s total passenger vehicle volumes held steady at around 43,973 units in August, edging down just 0.1% from July. Tata Motors reported 39,521 domestic passenger vehicle sales in August, a 6.1% month-on-month rise as its Nexon and Punch continued strong performance. 

August 2025 Domestic Passenger Vehicle Sales Comparison

Manufacturer

Aug ’25 Sales

MoM Change

YTD ’25 vs ’24

Maruti Suzuki

137,776

+0.2% 

         + (flat)

Mahindra & Mahindra

39,399

−9%

+15%

Hyundai India

43,973

−0.1% 

+0.6%

Tata Motors

39,521

+6.1% 

−10%

With festive demand on the horizon and GST clarity expected soon, Mahindra aims to regain momentum in September by replenishing dealer inventories and leveraging its SUV lineup’s appeal.