August Car Sales 2025: Hyundai Reclaims Second Spot, Tata Motors Settles for Third, Mahindra Drops to Fourth

The Indian auto market has once again witnessed a shuffle in rankings as Hyundai Motor India regained its position as the country’s second-largest carmaker in August 2025. Tata Motors and Mahindra , who have been trading places with Hyundai for months, slipped to third and fourth respectively.

Hyundai Edges Ahead in the Numbers Game

Hyundai reported 44,001 units in domestic sales last month, outpacing Tata Motors’ 41,001 units and Mahindra’s 39,399 units. The margins were slim, but enough for Hyundai to pull ahead in the monthly sales tally.

This consistency has helped the Korean automaker stay right behind Maruti Suzuki , which continues to dominate the charts with 1,80,683 units sold in August.

Year-on-Year Sales Decline Across Players

Despite the reshuffle at the top, all three contenders-Hyundai, Tata, and Mahindra-registered a year-on-year slowdown:

• Hyundai: Dropped from 49,525 units in August 2024 to 44,001 units in 2025, down 11.1%.

• Tata Motors: Fell from 44,142 units to 41,001 units, a 7.1% decline.

• Mahindra: Slipped from 43,277 units to 39,399 units, down 9%.

Even Maruti Suzuki, the market leader, wasn’t immune. Its total sales dipped marginally from 1,81,782 units in August 2024 to 1,80,683 units this year. In the domestic passenger vehicle segment, it sold 1,31,278 units, compared to 1,43,075 units in the same month last year.

Maruti Still Untouchable

While Hyundai, Tata, and Mahindra are locked in a close battle for the second and third spots, Maruti Suzuki’s leadership remains unchallenged. Its sales volume continues to overshadow rivals by a huge margin, despite the minor dip.

The competition for the No. 2 spot has turned into one of the most exciting storylines in the Indian car market. With Hyundai’s steady volumes, Tata’s aggressive portfolio, and Mahindra’s SUV strength, the rankings could shuffle again in the coming months.

For now, Hyundai enjoys the edge-but the race is far from over.