Passenger Vehicle Sales Hit Record High In April 2025, Two-Wheelers See Sharp Decline

India’s auto industry showed a mixed performance in April 2025, with the passenger vehicle (PV) segment reaching a record high for the month, while two-wheeler sales saw a sharp decline, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).

Key Highlights of April 2025

• Total Vehicle Production: 2,318,882 units (including PVs, three-wheelers, two-wheelers, and quadricycles)
• Passenger Vehicle Sales: 348,847 units, up 3.9 per cent from 335,629 units in April 2024
• Three-Wheeler Sales: 49,441 units, a marginal decline of 0.7 per cent
• Two-Wheeler Sales: 1,458,784 units, down 16.7 per cent from 1,751,393 units in April 2024
• Quadricycle Sales: Just 3 units sold, compared to 19 units last April

Passenger vehicles led the way with strong growth, driven by continued demand and new product launches. This segment marked its highest-ever sales for the month of April, despite the absence of complete data from premium brands such as BMW, Mercedes, JLR, and Volvo Auto. Tata Motors’ domestic sales were included in the total figure.

Commenting on the industry’s performance, Rajesh Menon, Director General of SIAM, said “Passenger Vehicles posted their best-ever April sales with a 3.9 per cent growth. Three-wheelers saw a slight dip, while the two-wheeler segment declined sharply due to a high base last year. However, we expect the segment to pick up in the coming months.”

In the three-wheeler category, passenger carriers grew by 2 per cent, while goods carriers fell by 7.7 per cent. Electric three-wheelers such as e-rickshaws saw a sharp drop of 36.5 per cent, while e-carts grew by 16.6 per cent.

Two-wheelers, traditionally the largest segment, witnessed a double-digit decline. Motorcycle sales dropped by 22.7 per cent, scooters by 5.7 per cent, and mopeds by 7.6 per cent. The fall is mainly attributed to a high base in April 2024.

April 2025 also marked the implementation of new regulations, including the second phase of On-Board Diagnostics (OBD 2) for two and three-wheelers. Additionally, the rollout of E20-compliant gasoline vehicles (which run on 20 per cent ethanol-blended petrol) began across the country. The industry is expected to adjust to these changes and see steadier performance in the coming months.

Domestic Sales: Monthly

The above data does not include BMW, Mercedes, JLR & Volvo Auto data. 

Tata Motors Domestic Sales data included only in ‘Total PV’, detailed breakup is not available. 

However, without Tata Motors,‘Total PV’ would be 287,746 for April 2024 and 3,03,648 for April 2025.