According to data shared by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), India produced over 31.57 lakh vehicles in August 2026. During this period, domestic sales of passenger vehicles stood at 4.39 lakh units, while two-wheeler sales crossed the 20.34 lakh unit mark.
The data indicates broad-based growth in domestic vehicle sales. Passenger vehicle sales rose by 36.5 percent to 4,39,309 units in August 2026, up from 3,21,901 units in August 2025.
The release stated, “Total production of passenger vehicles, three-wheelers, two-wheelers, and quadricycles stood at 3,157,822 units in August 2026.”
Meanwhile, sales of three-wheelers increased by 22.8 percent to 93,764 units, compared to 76,324 units in the same period a year ago. Similarly, two-wheeler sales rose by 10.5 percent to 2,034,698 units, up from 1,841,954 units in August 2025.
Furthermore, within the three-wheeler segment, sales of passenger carriers grew by 22.4 percent to 78,680 units in August 2026, compared to 64,294 units a year earlier. Sales of goods carriers increased by 34.9 percent to 13,320 units, up from 9,876 units the previous year. However, e-rickshaw sales declined by 6 percent to 1,264 units from 1,344 units, while e-cart sales fell by 38.3 percent to 500 units, down from 810 units a year ago. In the two-wheeler segment, scooter sales rose by 23.8 percent to 8,55,715 units, while motorcycle sales increased by 2.4 percent to 11,33,047 units.
SIAM Director General Rajesh Menon said, “Passenger vehicles, three-wheelers, and two-wheelers have recorded their highest-ever sales for the month of August in 2026. Passenger vehicle sales stood at 4.39 lakh units in August 2026, marking a double-digit growth of 36.5 percent compared to the same period last year (August 2025). Three-wheeler sales stood at 0.94 lakh units, an increase of 22.8 percent, while two-wheeler sales reached 20.35 lakh units, recording a growth of 10.5 percent compared to August of the previous year.”
Menon further added, “India’s automobile industry is witnessing a phase of robust growth. The growth recorded in August 2026 was also supported by a low base from the previous year. The overall demand environment remains fundamentally strong. Strong consumer confidence, resilience in rural markets, improving financing conditions, and the rapid adoption of alternative powertrains are creating a favorable environment across various vehicle categories. Festive demand is also expected to provide an additional boost, likely resulting in strong figures for the second quarter (Q2).”
