India’s automobile industry registered a robust 22 percent year-on-year export growth in the April–June quarter of FY26, propelled by record shipments of passenger vehicles and strong performances across two-wheelers, commercial vehicles and three-wheelers, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers.
The country exported a total of 1,457,461 vehicles during the quarter, up from 1,192,566 units in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year. Passenger vehicle exports reached an all-time high of 204,330 units, a 13 percent jump from last year’s 180,483 units. The growth was credited to stable demand in international markets—particularly the Middle East and Latin America—as well as recovering trade with Sri Lanka and Nepal and renewed interest from Japan. Free Trade Agreements with countries such as Australia were also cited as contributing factors.
Maruti Suzuki retained its position as India’s leading passenger vehicle exporter, sending 96,181 units abroad—up more than 37 percent from the 69,962 cars it exported during the same quarter last year. Hyundai Motor India followed with 48,140 cars exported, marking a 13 percent increase over the 42,600 vehicles shipped in the April–June period of the previous fiscal.
Two-wheeler exports witnessed a 23 percent rise, climbing to 1,136,942 units from 923,148. Commercial vehicle exports also grew by 23 percent, reaching 19,427 units. The three-wheeler segment recorded the most substantial gain of 34 percent, surging to 95,796 units from previous levels.
SIAM attributed the export momentum to resilient global demand, diversified market outreach and ongoing trade diplomacy. The figures reflect India’s strengthening profile as a reliable supplier of multi-category automobiles and its expanding footprint in international automotive corridors.
