New Delhi witnessed a robust performance in the automotive sector as Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd announced a stellar 18% year-on-year sales growth for February 2026, reaching 97,177 units including exports. This surge underscores the company’s dominance in India’s competitive vehicle market.
The utility vehicles segment led the charge, with domestic SUV sales hitting 60,018 units—a 19% increase from the previous year. Including exports, total SUV dispatches climbed to 60,685 units. Mahindra’s commercial vehicle division also shone brightly, clocking 24,585 units sold.
Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO of Mahindra’s Automotive Division, attributed this success to unwavering customer demand across all categories. ‘February’s 60,018 SUV units reflect the strong pull of our offerings,’ he stated, highlighting the overall 97,177 vehicle sales mark.
Meanwhile, Renault India reported impressive wholesale figures of 3,495 units for the month, marking a 31% jump from 2,676 units last year. The renewed Kiger and Triber models fueled this growth, with the updated Triber MUVI achieving a remarkable 57% year-on-year increase.
Renault emphasized how its refreshed product lineup has bolstered brand perception, sustaining growth from Q3 2025—9% in Q3, 27% in Q4, and 32% in the first two months of 2026. The recent announcement of the Duster’s return to India has sparked heightened interest, drawing more footfall to dealerships.
As competition intensifies, both Mahindra and Renault are positioning themselves for continued expansion, capitalizing on evolving consumer preferences for SUVs and affordable mobility solutions. Industry watchers predict this momentum could set the tone for a promising fiscal year ahead.