Key Facts
• On September 15, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers reported August car sales.
• Domestic passenger car sales fell 9.0% year-on-year to 280,839 units.
• Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest automaker, saw an 8.2% decline to 131,278 units.
• Toyota recorded a slight increase with 29,295 units sold in August.
• Honda and Nissan experienced declines, selling 3,850 and 1,384 units, respectively.
• The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers attributed the drop to shipment adjustments.
• Starting September 22, India’s Finance Ministry will lower the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
• GST on small cars will decrease from 28% to 18%, boosting the auto industry.
Summary
India’s passenger car sales in August 2025 dropped 9.0% year-on-year to 280,839 units, according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers. Maruti Suzuki, the market leader, reported an 8.2% decline, while Toyota saw a slight increase. Honda and Nissan faced reduced sales. The decline was attributed to shipment adjustments by manufacturers. To support the auto industry, India’s Finance Ministry will lower the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on small cars from 28% to 18% starting September 22, a move welcomed by the industry.
