The Indian automobile industry achieved its strongest-ever October performance, with total domestic dispatches rising 15.7 per cent year-on-year to 32,00,219 units, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). The figure marks a significant acceleration in demand across all major vehicle categories, surpassing the 27,64,149 units recorded in the same month last year.
Passenger vehicle (PV) dispatches reached a record 5,19,060 units, an increase of 12.4 per cent compared to 4,61,614 units in October 2025. This growth pushed the segment past the significant milestone of 5-lakh units in a single month for the first time. The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers attributed this momentum to healthy demand conditions that have persisted throughout the quarter.
In the two-wheeler segment, wholesale numbers grew by 16 per cent to 25,77,810 units. Motorcycle dispatches increased by 6.6 per cent to 14,23,118 units, while scooter sales saw a sharper rise of 31.6 per cent, reaching 10,96,756 units. Rajesh Menon, Director General of SIAM, stated that demand in this segment is supported by improved credit availability and replacement needs across both rural and urban markets.
The three-wheeler category also posted robust gains, with sales climbing 25.7 per cent year-on-year to 1,03,349 units. SIAM identified last-mile mobility requirements and rapid electrification as strong structural drivers for this growth. Menon noted that these factors continue to underpin the positive outlook for the industry, with overall demand momentum remaining healthy across the board.
The data, shared by SIAM as part of its monthly sales reporting, indicates a broad-based recovery and expansion in consumer spending on mobility. The growth in both premium and mass-market segments suggests that the industry is benefiting from sustained economic activity and shifting consumer preferences toward newer and electric vehicles.