Maruti Suzuki sees 4% growth in January; Hyundai, Tata slip despite Creta & Punch surge
The Indian automotive industry kicked off 2025 with mixed results, as Maruti Suzuki reported steady growth while Hyundai and Tata Motors faced a dip in sales. Meanwhile, strong performances from popular models like the Hyundai Creta, newly-launched Creta Electric and Tata Punch provided some bright spots for these carmakers amid the overall slowdown. Here’s a quick look at how others performed.
Maruti Suzuki
Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest carmaker, posted a 4% year-on-year growth in January 2025, selling 1,73,599 units compared to 1,66,802 units in the same period last year. As for total dispatches, the tally for the company reached its highest-ever monthly figures of 2,12,251. The company has also recently started exposing the five-door Jimny to Japan.
Hyundai
Hyundai Motor India recorded total sales of 65,603 units in January, with domestic sales contributing 54,003 units and exports accounting for 11,600 units. While overall numbers declined, the Creta SUV emerged as a star performer, setting a new sales record with 18,522 units sold. The carmaker also credited the launch of the Creta Electric for boosting momentum in the segment.
Tata Motors
Tata Motors, on the other hand, witnessed an 11% decline in total passenger vehicle sales, recording 48,316 units in January 2025. In the domestic market, sales stood at 48,076 units, down 10% from the 53,633 units sold in January 2024. Despite this, the Tata Punch continued to be a key driver for the brand, maintaining strong demand.
Mahindra & Mahindra, Toyota, Kia, Honda and MG:
Among other major players, Mahindra & Mahindra saw a solid 16% growth, selling 85,432 units last month. Its passenger vehicle segment performed even better, registering an 18% jump with 50,659 units sold.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor also had a strong start to the year, reporting a 19% increase in total sales at 29,371 units.
Kia India, buoyed by the launch of the Syros SUV, posted a 5% year-on-year growth, selling 25,025 units in January 2025. The new Syros alone contributed 5,546 units, giving the South Korean brand a boost in the highly competitive compact SUV space.
Honda Cars India struggled in the first month of the year, recording a 15.62% decline in domestic sales with 7,325 units sold compared to 8,681 in January 2024. However, its exports grew by 9.89%, with 4,979 units shipped overseas.
Meanwhile, MG Motor India witnessed an impressive 256% growth in January, selling 4,455 units, with over 70% of its sales coming from electric models like the Windsor, Comet and ZS EV.
