Daijiworld Media Network – New Delhi
New Delhi, Jul 20: India’s automobile exports witnessed a sharp rise of 22% year-on-year in the April-June quarter of FY 2025-26, driven by record shipments of passenger vehicles and strong growth in two-wheelers and commercial vehicles, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) reported.
Total exports across all segments reached 14,57,461 units in the quarter, up from 11,92,566 units in the same period last year. Passenger vehicle (PV) exports recorded their highest-ever first-quarter performance at 2,04,330 units, a 13% growth over last year’s 1,80,483 units.
SIAM attributed the growth to sustained demand across key international markets, particularly the Middle East and Latin America, along with recovery in neighbouring countries such as Sri Lanka and Nepal. Rising demand from Japan and expanding exports under FTAs with countries like Australia also contributed significantly.
Leading the PV export charge was Maruti Suzuki with 96,181 units, marking a 37% increase from 69,962 units last year. Rahul Bharti, Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Affairs, noted that the company has been India’s top PV exporter for four consecutive years.
“Our export share reached a historic high of over 47% in Q1 FY26,” Bharti said, adding that global appreciation of Maruti cars reinforces its domestic market leadership.
Hyundai Motor India followed with 48,140 units exported, a 13% increase over 42,600 units in the same period last year.
Two-wheeler exports saw a robust 23% rise, reaching 11,36,942 units, up from 9,23,148 units last year. Commercial vehicle exports also rose 23% to 19,427 units, while three-wheeler shipments surged 34% to 95,796 units during the April-June period.
The upbeat numbers indicate strong global acceptance of Indian automobiles across categories and are expected to fuel further momentum in the sector.