Passenger vehicle exports from India increased by 18 per cent year-on-year during April–September, with Maruti Suzuki taking the lead by exporting over two lakh units, according to data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam).
Growth in Total Shipments
In the first six months of the current financial year, total passenger vehicle exports rose to 4,45,884 units, compared with 3,76,679 units in the same period last year — a rise of 18.4 per cent. Exports of passenger cars went up by 12 per cent to 2,29,281 units, from 2,05,091 units in the April–September period of 2024–25.
Strong Performance of Utility and Van Segments
Exports of utility vehicles grew 26 per cent year-on-year, reaching 2,11,373 units during the period. Van shipments also showed strong growth, increasing by 36.5 per cent to 5,230 units in the first half of the fiscal year.
Maruti Suzuki Leads the Pack
Maruti Suzuki remained the top exporter with 2,05,763 units, marking a 40 per cent increase from 1,47,063 units in the same period last year. Hyundai Motor India followed with exports of 99,540 units, up 17 per cent from 84,900 units a year earlier. Nissan Motor India exported 37,605 units, compared with 33,059 units in the previous year. Volkswagen India shipped 28,011 units, Toyota Kirloskar Motor exported 18,880 units, Kia India 13,666 units, and Honda Cars India 13,243 units.
Demand from Global Markets Boosts Growth
Siam credited the rise in exports to consistent global demand, especially from markets in the Middle East and Latin America. Reflecting wider market reach, Indian car exporters recorded growth in 24 countries during the first half of this fiscal year, despite a drop in shipments to the US due to higher tariffs in September. These countries include Korea, UAE, Germany, Togo, Egypt, Vietnam, Iraq, Mexico, Russia, Kenya, Nigeria, Canada, Poland, Sri Lanka, Oman, Thailand, Bangladesh, Brazil, Belgium, Italy, and Tanzania.
