The Best Selling Car up to October 2023 is the Maruti Swift, rises into 1st position with 176,315 sales (+18.2%), followed by the Maruti WagonR with 176,156 new registrations (-8.5%) and the Maruti Baleno at 170,359 sales (+15.3%) .

The Maruti Vitara rises 4 spots into 4th securing 153,534 sales (+42.1%), in front of the Tata Nexon with 140,112 (-0.2%) and the Hyundai Creta with 136,254 registrations (+16.1%).

The Maruti Dzire ranks in 7th with 127,545 sales (-4.4%) in front of the Tata Punch with 12,012 sales (+13.8%).

In ninth place  ranks the Maruti Alto with 116,596 sales (-15.7%), followed by the Maruti Eeco, closing the top 10 with 115,750 units sold (+7.9%).

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In the tables below we report sales for Top 50 models.

The Indian Market in 2022 has performed exceptionally, scoring a new all-time high.

The main protagonists of this escalade are within a group of vehicles reported in the present post, representing the top 50 models sold in the country.

Maruti Wagon R maintains 1st position with 217,317 sales in the year (+18.2%), followed by the Maruti Baleno with 185,665 sales (+7.8%) overtaking the Maruti Swift at 176,424 sales (+0.8%) .

The Tata Nexon Jumps 6 spots into 4th securing 168,278 sales (+55.0%), in front of the Maruti Alto with 162,548 (-2.2%) and the Maruti Dzire with 159,919 registrations (+37.6%).

The Hyundai Creta -down 2 spots- ranks in 7th with 140,895 sales (+12.3%) in front of the Maruti Ertiga with 133,814 sales (+17.0%).

In ninth place  the Maruti Vitara with 130,814 (+12.2%) followed by the Tata Punch entering the Top 10 for the first time with 119,309 sales (+475.5%).

Other remarkable performance within the Top 50 are those of Mahindra Bolero (+44.1%), Maruti Celerio (+121.4%) and that of the new Mahindra XUV 700.

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In 2021, the Maruti Wagon R becomes the new leader after overtaking the Maruti Swift, which fell in 2nd position. Indeed, the Wagon R is first this year with 183,851  sales and holds 6% market share, ahead of the Maruti Swift with 175,052 sales and 5.7% share.

The third position is taken by the Maruti Baleno with 172,237 sales (5.6% share), followed by the Maruti Alto -dropping 2 spots-, which sold 166,233 units (5.4% share), and by the Hyundai Creta -up 2 spots- with 125,437 sales (4.1% share).

The Maruti Dzire ended up in 6th place with 116,222 units sold (3.8% share). The Maruti Vitara reached 7th place with sales at 115,962 (3.8% share), followed by the Hyundai EECO -down 2 spots- with 114,524 sales (3.7% share). 

In ninth place, we find the Maruti Ertiga -up 3 spots- with 114,408 sales (3.7% share), ahead of the Tata Nexon –up 8 spots- selling 108,577 units YTD (3.5% share).

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In the tables below we report sales for Top 50 models.

In 2020, the Maruti Swift becomes the new leader after overtaking the Maruti Alto, which slipped into 2nd position. Indeed, the Swift is first this year with 160.765 (-16.2%) sales and holds 6.3% market share, ahead of the Maruti Alto with 154.076 (-26%) and 6% share.

The third position is taken by the Maruti Baleno with 153.986 sales (-16.2%), followed by the Maruti Wagon R, which sold 148.298 units (-4.9%) so far, and by the Maruti Dzire -down three spots- with 124.969 sales (-37.2%).

The Maruti EECO ended up in 6th place -up 2 spots- with 99.480 units sold (-12.8%). The Hyundai Creta ended up in seventh place -up 3 spots- with sales at 96.989 (-2.8%), followed closely by the Kia Seltos  -up 14 spots this year- with 96.932 (+112.6%). 

In ninth place, we find the Hyundai Grand i10 with 91.930 (-10.5%), ahead of the Maruti Vitara selling 83.666 (-34.2%).

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In the tables below we report sales for Top 50 models.

India best selling cars ranking in 2019 was led by the Maruti Alto, back on top after having lost the leadership in the previous year. In second place the 2018 leader, the Dzire, which fell sharply down losing 1 point of market share. Behind other three Maruti models, while the Hyundai i20 was the first non-Maruti in the ranking.

Following the lost of the leadership, first time in this decade, happened in the 2018, The Maruti Alto in 2019 was back on top of the list, despite performing the second lowest share of market in this decade with 6.9%, from a record of 9.9% hit both in 2013 and 2014. The model is losing terrain, year after year, due to the several new models launched in the market.

The last year leader was back in second. It was the Maruti Dzire performing with 6.6% of share, down 1.0 points from the previous year. It was followed by other three Maruti models: the Swift with 6.4%, the Baleno with 6.1% and the Wagon R with 5.2%.

The best model which is not owned by the Indian manufacturer was the Hyundai i20, which gained one position, holding 4.1% of share.

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In the tables below we report sales for Top 50 models.

India best selling cars ranking in the 2018 dominated by Maruti with the top 6 models in a row. Impressive performance scored by the Honda Amaze, the Tata Nexon and the Hyundai Verna.

In the 2018 the  car passenger’s market reached again a new all-time record.

Indeed, the market year has ended with 3.381.696 sales (+4.8%), not including light commercials, scoring a new record after the great performance registered in 2017. However, after a spectacular start, closing the first half up 13.2%, the second part of the year have weakened due to a fall in Rupee and an increase in interest rates and fuel prices.

The best selling cars ranking in this 2018 was dominated again by Maruti, a brand holding over 50% of total market share and able to place several models in the top of the list.

The market leader is  the Maruti Dzire with 264.612 sales (+17.6%) followed by the 2017 leader, the Maruti  Alto, with 256.661 units (-0.4%) and the Maruti Swift with 223.630 units (+33.6%).

In fourth place  the Maruti Baleno with 210.236 (+20%) ahead of the Maruti Vitara Breeze with 155.465 (+10.3%) and the Maruti Wagon R with 152.020 units (-8.9%).

In seventh place the best non Maruti vehicles, the Hyundai i20 with 141.104 (+5.2%) followed by the Hyundai i10 Grand with 134.249 (-13.2%), the Hyundai Creta with 120.905 (+14.6%) and in 10th place the Maruti Celerio with 100.957 (+0.1%).

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In the tables below we report sales for top 100 Models

India best selling cars ranking in the 2017 still dominated by Maruti while new models are gaining space in the Top 100 ranking reported. The new Maruti Swift and Baleno advanced in second and third place while the Vitara Breeze landed in seventh.

Indian vehicles market is the 5th largest in the World and is very close to outpace Germany for the 4th. In the last fourth years the market has taken a stable growing pathway hitting the all time record any year, with 2016 at 2.9 million car passengers sold.

According to data released by the SIAM, the local association of manufacturers, the year ended with the new record level, at 3.223.429 sales, first time above the 3 million, up 8.7%

The positive market momentum has been feed by the introduction of several new models, despite the top-selling models in the 2017 are basically the same of the 2016 Ranking,

The leadership remained strongly in the hands of the Maruti Alto  selling 257.732 units (+5.2%) followed by the Maruti Dzire with 225.043 (+11.4%) and the Maruti Baleno with 175.209 (+63.6%).

In fourth place the Maruti  Swift with 167.371 units (-0.7%) ahead of the Maruti R Wagon with 166.815 units (-3.7%) and the best non Maruti vehicles, the Hyundai i10 Grand with 154.747 registrations (+13.6%).

In seventh place the Maruti Vitara Breeze with 140.945 units (+65.5%) followed by the Hyundai i20 with 134.103 (+9.5%), the Hyundai Creta with 105.484 (+13.5%) and in 10th place the Maruti Celerio with 100.860 (+11.5%).

Wishing to see the final 2016 Top 100 models ranking in India, see here

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In the tables below we report sales for top 100 Models

India best selling cars 2016 reported with sixth Maruti’s and three Hyundai in the top 10. Landing in eight place, the new Renault Kwid led the new generation models revolution.

In the 20116 the Indian new vehicles market outpaced the 3.5 million vehicles sold, a new record for the market, advancing in the 5h place globally.

As far as the top models concern, the introduction of several new models has not changed the leadership with traditional models still on top of the list.

The best-selling model in India was again the Maruti Alto with 245.000 sales (-9.9%) followed by the Maruti Dzire with 202.000 (-14.4%) and the Maruti R Wagon with 173.000 (+1.7%).

In fourth place the Maruti  Swift with 168.000 units (-18.5%) ahead of the best non Maruti vehicles, the Hyundai i10 Grand with 136.000 registrations (+9.8%) followed by the Hyundai i20 with 122.000 (-5.8%).

In seventh place the best new entrance, the new Maruti Baleno with 107.000 ahead of the other new successful model, the Renault Kwid with 105.000 sales, the Hyundai Creta with 92.000 (+126.0%) and in 10th place by the Maruti Celerio with 90.000 (+9.1%).

Research, Consulting, Data & Forecast

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In the tables below we report sales for all top 100 Models

India best selling cars ranking in 2015 dominated by the usual leaders, made by Maruti, while an amazing group of new models is gaining space in the market obtaining great consumer’s favors.

At the end of the 2015, the best-selling model in India was the Maruti Alto with 272.096 sales (+2.9%) followed by the Maruti Dzire with 236.038 (+11.9%) and the Maruti Swift with 206.662 (+1.9%).

In fourth place the Maruti R Wagon with 170.399 units (+7.0%) ahead of the best non-Maruti vehicles, the Hyundai i20, very successful in the last generation introduced last year, with 130.084 registrations (+73.2%) followed by the Hyundai i10 Grand with 124.055 (+27.2%), the Mahindra Bolero with 88.048 units (-11.9%), the Maruti Celerio with 82.961 (+22.7%), the Honda City with 82.912 (+7.2%),  and in 10th place the Maruti Omni with 79.189 (+6.3%).

Great success has been deserved to the new Hyundai Creta, already in 16th place with 41.152 sales and to the Honda Jazz, 24th with 29.643. Others new models are the Maruti Baleno in 29th with 23.875 and the Renault Kwid with 17.933.

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In the tables below we report sales for top 100 Models

India Auto Market in 2015 hit the new all time record advancing in 5th place at global level. The market is fueled by a roaring domestic economy and by the introduction of several new models all having great success.

Economic Outlook

India’s economy picked up speed in the July to September quarter, growing 7.4% over the same period of last year. Strong fixed investment growth and robust government spending fueled the acceleration, while private consumption remained sluggish and the external sector’s drag on the economy increased.

Looking forward, government consumption is likely to wane in the coming quarters as much of the expenditure was front-loaded and more recent economic data is mixed: the manufacturing PMI fell to an over-two-year low in November but industrial production expanded at a multi-year high in October.

The key for the Indian economy lies in enacting meaningful economic reforms, however, crucial bills remain stalled in Congress.

In December, legislation for the long-awaited Goods and Service Tax (GST)—designed to simplify India’s complex tax system and boost the business climate—was held up by protesting opposition members. The government lacks a majority in the Upper House of Congress, which has hindered its reform agenda.

Market Outlook

December was the 19th month after the May 2014 political election that have changed the country leadership and the Indian Auto market celebrates the 18th year on year growth out of the last 19 months. It is not a case, as the new government has introduced more support for the industry and increased the consumer’s confidence.

In a booming economic environment (+7.4% in the Q3 is probably the best GDP increase worldwide) demand for new vehicles has fueled by new models as well and several new entry are already on top of a model ranking usually almost frozen.

In December new car passenger’s sales had been 231.635, up 10.4% from the correspondent month last year.

According with data reported by the SIAM, the Society of Indian Automotive Manufacturers, calendar year 2015 ended with a new record of 2.780.092 sales, up 8.7% from the 2014.

With additional 550.000 sales of the light commercial vehicles (data are not yet consolidated), the Indian Light Vehicles market in the 2015 was the 5th in the World, up 1 spot from the previous year.

Competitive Arena

In December Maruti sold 111.333 units (+13.5%) with market share at 48.1% and full year sales volume at 1.289.000 units. In second, place Hyundai sold 41.861 units (+28.8%) ending the year at 476.001 (+15.7%) while third was Mahindra & Mahindra with 17.149 sales (+1.8%).

Honda ranked fourth with 12.379 sales (-14.2%) followed by Toyota with 10.446 (-11.0%), Renault with 10.292 (+160.2%) and Tata with 8.068 (-33.0%)

As far as the performance at group level, Maruti-Suzuki led with 48.1% of market share ahead of Hyundai Group with 18.1% and Mahindra with 7.4%.

As far as the best-selling models, in December the Maruti Alto was back on top with 22.589 units (+1.3%) ahead of the Maruti Dzire with 16.790 sales (-2.4%) and the Maruti R Wagon with 14.645 (+18.8%).

Several new models are gaining space: the Renault Kwid was 9th with 6.888, the  Hyundai Creta ranked 15th with 4.709, the Maruti Ciaz was 21st with 2.841 units, the Honda Jazz was 22nd with 2.602 and the Ford Aspire was 25th with 2.252.

Wishing to see the best-selling cars ranking for the top 100 models, just read the dedicated report.

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In the tables below we report sales for all Brands, top 10 Manufacturers Group and top 10 Models