February 2026 proved fruitful for India’s automakers, led by Mahindra & Mahindra’s 18% sales escalation to 97,177 units (exports included). Domestic SUVs drove the narrative at 60,018 units—19% higher YoY—totaling 60,685 with exports, alongside 24,585 commercial vehicles.
CEO Nalinikanth Gollagunta lauded the performance: ‘February’s SUV sales of 60,018 units highlight strong category-wide appeal, culminating in 97,177 total vehicles.’
Renault India logged 3,495 wholesale units, a 31% advance over last February’s 2,676, thanks to Kiger and Triber demand. The revamped Triber notched 57% growth.
Sustained upgrades have underpinned Renault’s renaissance: 9% in Q3 2025, 27% Q4, 32% Jan-Feb 2026. Duster’s impending relaunch is electrifying prospects, with rising dealer visits.
Mahindra’s breadth and Renault’s targeted wins reflect a maturing ecosystem prioritizing SUVs and family haulers. This February flourish could catalyze broader industry recovery, emphasizing tech integration and export pushes for future dominance.