Mahindra Zooms Past Tata, Hyundai to Claim #2 Spot in 2025 Car Sales

• Mahindra & Mahindra climbed to second position in Indian passenger vehicle sales by December 2025, surpassing Tata Motors and Hyundai.
• Mahindra sold 5.81 lakh units, while Tata Motors sold 5.52 lakh and Hyundai 5.50 lakh units, according to Vahan portal data.
• This marks the first time a domestic utility vehicle manufacturer achieved the #2 spot over companies selling diverse vehicle ranges.
• Mahindra's success is attributed to its strong SUV lineup and aggressive entry into the premium electric SUV segment with models like BE 6e and XEV 9e.
• Maruti Suzuki retained its market leader position with 17.50 lakh units sold in 2025.

Why It Matters: Mahindra's strategic focus on SUVs and EVs propelled it to #2 in 2025, reshaping India's auto market.