April auto dispatches surge 27% as Maruti hits record; EV penetration climbs to 5.8%
Wholesale dispatches jumped 27% to ~450,000 units on inventory restocking and festive/wedding demand. Maruti Suzuki posted record monthly sales of 239,646 units (+33%), while Mahindra, Tata, Hyundai and Kia all grew. EV registrations rose 74% YoY, with Royal Enfield up 37%. West Asia crude risk looms ahead.
April auto wholesale dispatches jumped 27% on inventory restocking and festive/wedding demand. Maruti hit record monthly sales; Mahindra, Tata, Hyundai, Kia and two-wheeler brands all grew, with EV penetration rising. West Asia crude risk flagged ahead.
Why this matters
The record April month follows Maruti's record FY26 sales and exports, where profit stayed flat on rising costs. Volume momentum continues even as cost pressure and West Asia crude risk cloud the outlook.
Retail-company signals steady at 4,081 over the last 90 days.