India’s automobile industry recorded its highest-ever February sales in 2026, driven by strong demand for two-wheelers, passenger vehicles and three-wheelers, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) said.
The two-wheeler segment led the gains, rising 35.2% year-on-year to 1,871,406 units from 1,384,605 units in February 2025. Scooters grew 42.3% to 729,774 units, while motorcycles rose 30.8% to 1,096,537 units, reflecting robust demand in both rural and urban areas.
Passenger vehicles rose 10.6% to 417,705 units from 377,689 a year earlier. SIAM said the totals exclude some luxury makers — including BMW, Mercedes‑Benz, Jaguar Land Rover and Volvo — whose data were not available.
Three-wheelers jumped 29% to 74,573 units from 57,788. Passenger carriers climbed more than 30% to 60,013 units, reflecting stronger demand for last-mile mobility.
Rajesh Menon, director general of SIAM, attributed the gains to positive market sentiment and solid consumer demand. He said March sales could get a boost from festive buying but warned the industry remains cautious.
SIAM also flagged risks from geopolitical tensions in West Asia that could disrupt global supply chains and weigh on manufacturing and exports. The industry is monitoring developments as it balances strong domestic demand against external uncertainty.
