Top 10 Car Brands in India 2025:- The Indian car market has been quite active in the first 6 months of 2025. In these 6 months, growth of cars of different brands has been seen and some brands have surprised everyone with their performance. Maruti Suzuki has maintained its first position but the biggest thing is that Mahindra has left Hyundai behind and taken the second position.
1. Maruti Suzuki – Stable King of Indian Roads
Maruti Suzuki has sold the highest number of units in H1 2025, approx 8.68 lakh units. These sales are approximately 1.5% more than the sales of the previous year. The company has some models which are reliable for the people and have become the first choice of the people, which include Swift, Baleno, WagonR Dzire and Brezza. Maruti’s trust in rural buyers is unmatched.
2. Mahindra – Desi Power on the Rise
This year too Mahindra has done good sales with approx 2.5 lakh units sold which shows 18% growth compared to previous year. SUVs like XUV 700, Scorpio-N, Thar and Bolero have added a boost to the sales. 5 door Thar is also giving momentum to the brand. The “Made for India” slogan of this brand attracts a lot of people.
3. Hyundai – Slipped to 3rd Spot
Hyundai has not shown any special performance in H1 2025. In this H1, Hyundai has sold a total of 2.43 lakh units. Which has declined by 2-3% compared to last year. Creta and Exter maintained performance but market share has decreased in front of Mahindra’s aggressive SUV line up.
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Other Key Performers
- Tata Motors: Nexon, Punch and EV models like Tiago.ev have maintained a strong hold.
- Toyota: Consistent growth due to Innova HyCross and Hyryder hybrid models.
- Kia: Updated versions of Sonet and Seltos have kept the numbers up.
- Honda: Amaze and City are still in demand, but the line-up is limited.
- Renault, VW, Skoda: Compact cars and limited product line-up have reduced market share.
H1 2025 Car Sales Comparison Chart (2024 vs 2025)
Top 10 Car Brands in India 2025
| Rank | Brand | H1 2024 Sales | H1 2025 Sales | Growth (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1️⃣ | Maruti Suzuki | 8,55,000 | 8,68,000 | 🔼 +1.5% |
| 2️⃣ | Mahindra | 2,12,000 | 2,50,000 | 🔼 +18% |
| 3️⃣ | Hyundai | 2,48,000 | 2,43,000 | 🔽 -2.0% |
| 4️⃣ | Tata Motors | 2,10,000 | 2,15,000 | 🔼 +2.3% |
| 5️⃣ | Toyota | 1,12,000 | 1,24,000 | 🔼 +10.7% |
| 6️⃣ | Kia | 1,20,000 | 1,13,000 | 🔽 -5.8% |
| 7️⃣ | Honda | 62,000 | 56,000 | 🔽 -9.6% |
| 8️⃣ | Renault | 45,000 | 40,000 | 🔽 -11.1% |
| 9️⃣ | Volkswagen | 25,000 | 23,000 | 🔽 -8.0% |
| 🔟 | Skoda | 24,000 | 22,000 | 🔽 -8.3% |
Conclusion
H1 2025 made it clear that the demand for SUVs and hybrid cars is high, and Indian buyers are trusting desi brands more. Maruti showed consistency, but brands like Mahindra have shown aggression to gain market share.
The next 6 months are going to be even more exciting — with new launches like:
- Maruti eVX (electric SUV)
- Mahindra Thar 5-Door
- Tata Curvv EV & ICE
Disclaimer: This data is based on available auto market reports for January–June 2025. Actual numbers may vary slightly. Check official sources for final information.