New Delhi, February 13: The Indian automobile industry is accelerating at top speed, with sales reaching an all-time high in January 2026, driven by a reduction in GST and improved domestic demand. According to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), domestic sales of passenger vehicles surged by 12.6% year-on-year to 449,616 units in January 2026, compared to 399,386 units in January 2025.
Sales of two-wheelers experienced a remarkable increase of 26.2%, reaching 1,925,603 units in January 2026, up from 1,526,218 units during the same period last year. Within the two-wheeler segment, scooter sales rose by 36.9% to 750,580 units, compared to 548,201 units a year earlier. Motorcycle sales also saw a significant increase of 20.3%, totaling 1,126,416 units, up from 936,145 units. Meanwhile, moped sales grew by 16.1% to 48,607 units, compared to 41,872 units in the previous year.
Sales of three-wheelers increased by 30.2% year-on-year, reaching 75,725 units, compared to 58,167 units last year. In the three-wheeler segment, passenger vehicle sales rose by 30.4% to 60,881 units, up from 46,674 units during the same period last year. Sales of transport vehicles also saw a robust increase of 33.4%, totaling 13,374 units, compared to 10,029 units last year. However, e-rickshaw sales declined by 7.9% to 925 units, down from 1,004 units.
Overall, SIAM reported that total sales of passenger vehicles, three-wheelers, two-wheelers, and quadricycles in January 2026 reached 2,927,394 units. SIAM’s Director General, Rajesh Menon, stated, “The sales of passenger vehicles, three-wheelers, and two-wheelers in January 2026 have been the highest ever, showing double-digit growth compared to January 2025.”
He further added, “The positive start to the new year is attributed to sustained demand following the reduction in GST rates, maintaining the strong momentum observed in the previous quarter. The initiatives announced in the 2026 Union Budget to strengthen India’s manufacturing base, along with favorable existing policy conditions, are expected to provide long-term benefits and support growth in the medium term.”
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