Automobile exports grow 26% Y-o-Y in September quarter
The industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers’ (SIAM) data has showed a 26% year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth in India’s Automobile exports to 16,85,761 units for the September quarter driven by highest-ever shipments of passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and three-wheelers during the period. Further, exports of utility vehicles rose 26% Y-o-Y to 1,13,374 units during the quarter. Moreover, Van exports increased 39% Y-o-Y to 2,667 units in September quarter. The exports of commercial vehicle saw 22% Y-o-Y rise to 24,011 units during the quarter.
During the September quarter of 2025, the Two-wheeler exports saw an increase of 25% to 12,95,468 units as against 10,35,997 units in the year-ago period. The Scooter shipments also rose 12% Y-o-Y to 1,77,957 units, while motorcycles witnessed a growth of 27% Y-o-Y to 11,08,109 units during the quarter. Besides, exports of Moped surged to 9,402 units in the second quarter as compared with 2,028 units in the same period last year. Similarly, three-wheeler exports witnessed an increase of 51% Y-o-Y to 1,23,480 units in the September quarter. The SIAM has noted that the strong exports growth in all segments in Q2 indicates the growing brand acceptance of made-in-India vehicles.
On growth outlook for second half of FY2025-26, it said that the Indian Automobile industry has entered second half with renewed cheer, supported by strong festive season momentum, stable macroeconomic conditions, and GST 2.0 reforms that have improved overall affordability and consumer sentiment. Further, the extended festive and wedding season is expected to sustain the growth momentum through Q3, reinforcing positive consumer sentiment across all vehicle categories. It also noted that while the industry remains watchful of geopolitical developments, the overall outlook for rest of the current Financial Year remains encouraging, with the sector expected to close the fiscal year on a positive growth trajectory.
