# Indian Auto Sales Hit Record After Festive Surge

> Indian carmakers report record October sales as festive demand boosts passenger vehicle dispatches to 5.25-5.3 lakh units.
- Title: Indian Auto Sales Hit Record After Festive Surge | Shortify
- Summary: Indian carmakers report record October sales as festive demand boosts passenger vehicle dispatches to 5.25-5.3 lakh units.
- Keywords: maruti suzuki, hyundai motor india, tata motors, india car sales, passenger vehicles, october 2023, The Economic Times
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/auto/auto-news/maruti-mahindra-tata-hyundai-indian-autos-real-test-lies-ahead-after-firecracker-start-to-festive-season-diwali/articleshow/135485968.cms
- Author: ET Online
- Published: 2026-11-03T07:28:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: maruti suzuki, hyundai motor india, tata motors, india car sales, passenger vehicles, october 2023
## October Sales Surge
India's carmakers reported record monthly sales in October with passenger vehicle dispatches crossing 5 lakh units for the first time.
## Maruti Suzuki Records 2.76 Lakh Units
Maruti Suzuki achieved 2,76,120 vehicles sold, a 25% year-on-year increase, setting a new monthly sales record.
## Hyundai and Mahindra Boost Sales
Hyundai Motor India sold 62,799 units, up 16.7% year-on-year, while Mahindra reported 13,1109 units sold, a 9% increase.
## Festive Demand Shifts Sales
The shift in Diwali dates to November this year caused automakers to stock up dealerships ahead of peak festive deliveries in October.
## Post-Festive Growth Test
Rising input costs and supply constraints could weigh on growth after the festive season ends, with analysts noting the real test lies ahead.
## Key takeaway

Indian passenger vehicle sales reached 5.25-5.3 lakh units in October, marking 13-15% growth despite a high base, with Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, and Mahindra posting record monthly sales.