- Overall auto retail sales surged 25.89% year-on-year to 25,91,138 units in July 2026, marking the strongest July growth outside COVID-distorted years.
- The Maruti Suzuki Dzire became the best-selling car in July 2026, with 23,791 units sold, reflecting a 14% increase from the previous year.
- The top 25 cars collectively sold approximately 3.54 lakh units in July 2026, which is a 35% increase year-on-year.
- Electric vehicle (EV) retail reached an all-time high of 3,27,901 units in July 2026, with a penetration rate of 12.7%.
- In July 2025, the passenger vehicle sales base was lower, with the top 25 cars accounting for approximately 2.62 lakh units.
India's auto retail sales reached 25.91 lakh units in July 2026, marking a 25.89% year-on-year increase, the highest growth for July outside COVID-affected years, according to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA).1
The Maruti Suzuki Dzire topped the sales charts with 23,791 units, a 14% increase from 20,895 units in July 2025. The top 25 cars sold a total of 3.54 lakh units, reflecting a 35% year-on-year growth from 2.62 lakh units last year.2346
Other notable performers included the Wagon R with 23,398 units (up 59%), Ertiga at 21,606 units (up 30%), and Swift with 21,538 units (up 52%). The Tata Punch emerged as the best-selling SUV, nearly doubling its sales to 21,313 units (up 98%).
FADA Vice President Sai Giridhar stated, “July ’26 has etched itself into Indian Auto Retail history — for the first time on record, every single category posted its best-ever July.” The growth was broad-based, with Two-Wheelers up 28.25%, Commercial Vehicles up 24.04%, and Passenger Vehicles up 19.13% year-on-year.
Total EV sales reached 3,27,901 units, the highest for any month, pushing overall EV penetration to 12.7% from 9.6% a year ago. “With FY ’27’s first four months EV retail sales up 18.27%, the runway into the festive season is firmly intact,” Giridhar added.5
“The top 25 cars collectively sold 3.54 lakh units, up 35% YoY, with Maruti Suzuki placing 11 models in the list. EV retail hit an all-time high of 3,27,901 units, pushing penetration to 12.7% from 9.6% a year ago.”
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