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India’s automobile market posted a steady rise in the second quarter of FY 2025–26, with fresh numbers from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) highlighting renewed consumer activity across categories.

Passenger Vehicle (PV) sales reached 10.39 lakh units, marking a 12.7% increase over last year. The western region led with 3.44 lakh units, supported heavily by Maharashtra, which topped the country with 1.32 lakh cars and SUVs. Uttar Pradesh, which recorded a 9.7% rise in PV sales, followed next, ahead of Gujarat, Karnataka and Kerala. Industry observers note that the segment benefited from improving supply chains and a growing preference for compact SUVs and premium hatchbacks.

UP dominates two-wheeler volume

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