Compared with September 2025, September 2026 saw a 20.9 per cent rise in sales, driven by the festive season. The month also saw a few car launches, like the Maruti Baleno facelift and Tata Aeris, boosting sales further. Interestingly, the top-selling car brands stayed in the same order as last month, except Renault replaced Nissan at the tenth spot. Read on to find out the top-selling car brands in India in September 2026 and what made Maruti Suzuki reign supreme.
Why is Maruti Suzuki the Best-Selling Car Brand in September 2026?
Maruti Suzuki has led the industry since the dawn of the Indian car market. The Indo-Japanese carmaker offers the most-demanded car characteristics in India, such as low maintenance costs, good after-sales service, dependability, durability, and, most importantly, high fuel efficiency. A key contributor to Maruti cars’ sales is the popularity of its CNG cars. A huge chunk of Maruti car sales comes from their CNG cars.
Maruti also adapts well to the market requirements. The carmaker has recently shifted its focus to improving its cars’ safety standards. The Maruti Victoris, Maruti e Vitara, and Maruti Dzire have bagged a full 5-star rating in the Bharat NCAP safety test. Maruti Suzuki has also begun offering six airbags as standard on many of its cars, including the Alto K10, Wagon R, and Brezza.
In September 2026, Maruti offered impressive discounts, and the launch of the Maruti Baleno facelift boosted Maruti sales.
| Top Selling Car Brands in India | ||||
| Manufacturer | September Sales- 2026 | September Sales- 2025 | Y-O-Y Growth | Market Share |
| Maruti Suzuki | 1,81,838 | 1,32,821 | 36.9% | 39.7% |
| Tata Motors | 68,810 | 59,667 | 15.3% | 15% |
| Mahindra | 64,092 | 56,233 | 14% | 14% |
| Hyundai | 57,166 | 51,547 | 10.9% | 12.5% |
| Kia | 32,017 | 22,700 | 41% | 7% |
| Toyota | 25,027 | 27,089 | -7.6% | 5.5% |
| JSW MG Motor | 8,018 | 6,728 | 19.2% | 1.8% |
| Skoda | 6,102 | 6,636 | -8% | 1.3% |
| Honda | 4,465 | 5,305 | -15.8% | 1% |
| Renault | 3,399 | 4,265 | -20.3% | 0.7% |
Maruti Suzuki: 1,81,838 units
With sales of 1,81,838 units in September 2026, Maruti Suzuki continued to lead the top-selling car brands chart, registering 36.9 per cent year-on-year growth.
Top 3 sellers of Maruti Suzuki
- Maruti Suzuki Baleno: 25,392 units
- Maruti Suzuki Fronx: 19,282 units
- Maruti Suzuki Wagon R: 18,835 units
Tata Motors: 68,810 units
Selling 68,810 units in September 2026, Tata remained the second-best-selling car brand and recorded 15.3 per cent year-on-year growth. For passenger safety, attractive designs, and ride comfort, Tata Motors is one of India’s best car brands. In recent years, the Indian carmaker has also diversified its portfolio by becoming the largest electric car manufacturer and launching CNG variants of its cars. In September 2026, Tata launched the Tata Aeris – the facelifted Tata Tigor.
Top 3 sellers of Tata Motors
- Tata Nexon: 20,456 units
- Tata Punch: 20,333 units
- Tata Sierra: 7,205 units
Mahindra: 64,092 units
In September 2026, Mahindra sold 64,092 units, up 14 per cent year on year. Mahindra is among India’s top car brands, with all its models selling in impressive numbers. Mahindra’s strong run is being fuelled by strong SUV demand, and with a long SUV lineup, the company is making the most of this opportune time.
Top 3 sellers of Mahindra
- Mahindra Scorpio: 17,313 units
- Mahindra XUV 3XO: 10,823 units
- Mahindra Bolero: 9,710 units
Hyundai: 57,166 units
While Hyundai has seen better days in the Indian market, it is still one of the best car brands in India in terms of sales. In September 2026, Hyundai sold 57,166 units, up 12.5 per cent year on year. These days, Hyundai is relying heavily on the Creta’s strong performance, while its other cars are selling in lower numbers than before.
Top 3 sellers of Hyundai
- Hyundai Creta: 17,657 units
- Hyundai Venue: 11,466 units
- Hyundai Exter: 8,344 units
Kia: 32,017 units
Kia sold 32,017 units in September 2026, up 41 per cent from the 22,700 units it sold in the same month last year. With these sales, Kia beat Toyota for the second straight month. The launch of the Kia Sorrento 6- & 7-seater SUV played a key part in boosting Kia’s sales.
Top 3 sellers of Kia
- Kia Seltos: 12,593 units
- Kia Sonet: 9,493 units
- Kia Carens: 6,319 units
Toyota Kirloskar: 25,027 units
Toyota sold 25,027 units in September 2026, down 7.6 per cent from 27,089 units in September 2025. Nonetheless, Toyota is one of the top car brands in India and in international markets. In India, Toyota cars are known for high durability, high dependability, and low maintenance costs.
Top 3 sellers of Toyota
- Toyota Innova: 8,008 units
- Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder: 7,115 units
- Toyota Fortuner: 3,185 units
JSW MG Motor: 8,018 units
JSW-MG sold 8,018 units in September 2026, up 19.2 per cent year on year. MG Motor is one of India’s best car brands for its premium-quality cars. That said, MG Motor is the only car brand in India with an electric car as its best-selling model.
MG has recently launched the MG Hector Tomahawk EV and MG Hector Tomahawk PHEV.
Top 3 sellers of MG Motor
- MG Windsor EV: 3,300 units
- MG Hector Tomahawk: 1,933 units
- MG Comet: 978 units
Skoda: 6,102 units
With sales of 6,102 units in September 2026, Skoda saw an 8 per cent year-on-year decline. Currently, the Skoda Kylaq is doing the heavy lifting for the brand, while its other models are not selling well.
Top 3 sellers of Skoda
- Skoda Kylaq: 4,126 units
- Skoda Kushaq: 1,152 units
- Skoda Slavia: 709 units
Honda: 4,465 units
With only four cars in its portfolio, Honda consistently pulls enough sales to earn a spot among the top-selling car brands. Last month, the Japanese carmaker sold 4,465 units, down 15.8 per cent year on year.
Top 3 sellers of Honda
- Honda Amaze: 3,286 units
- Honda Elevate: 599 units
- Honda City: 574 units
Renault: 3,399 units
Renault sold 3,399 units in September 2026. While this sale was 20.3 per cent down from last year’s September, the French carmaker beat Nissan to take the tenth spot.
Top 3 sellers of Renault
- Renault Triber: 1,743 units
- Renault Kiger: 614 units
- Renault Kwid: 577 units
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