Car Sales Report for May 2023: The Indian automotive industry witnessed a healthy growth in May 2023, as most carmakers and two-wheeler manufacturers recorded positive year-on-year (YoY) sales figures. The passenger vehicle (PV) segment was dominated by Maruti Suzuki, followed by Hyundai, Tata Motors, Mahindra and Kia. The utility vehicle (UV) segment also saw a significant growth, driven by the demand for models like Maruti Brezza, Ertiga, Fronx, Grand Vitara and XL6. In the two-wheeler segment, Hero MotoCorp took the pole position, followed by Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) and TVS Motor Company.

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Car Sales Report for May 2023
Here are some of the key highlights and trends from the car sales report for May 2023:
- Maruti Suzuki sold a total of 1,78,083 units (domestic + exports) in May 2023. Which was an increase of 10.3% over 1,61,413 units sold in May 2022. The company also saw a YoY and year-to-date (YTD) growth in total PV and light commercial vehicle (LCV) sales, while total exports declined marginally.
- The mini segment of Maruti Suzuki, which comprised models like Alto and S-Presso, saw a YoY de-growth of 29.7%, from 17,408 units in May 2022 to 12,236 units in May 2023. The compact segment, which included models like Baleno, Celerio, Dzire, Ignis, Swift, Tour S and WagonR, saw a YoY growth of 5.1%, from 67,947 units in May 2022 to 71,419 units in May 2023.
- The mid-size segment of Maruti Suzuki, which had a sole offering of Ciaz, saw a YoY growth of 69.3%, from 586 units in May 2022 to 992 units in May 2023. The UV segment of Maruti Suzuki saw a remarkable YoY growth of 64.8%, from 28,051 units in May 2022 to 46,243 units in May 2023. The company also launched its new crossover model Fronx in May 2023, which received a positive response from the customers.
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Hyundai Tata Motors & Mahindra Car Sales Report for May 2023
- Hyundai Motor India sold a total of 59,601 units (domestic + exports) in May 2023, which was a growth of 16.3% over 51,263 units sold in May 2022. The company also saw a YoY and YTD growth in both domestic and export sales.
- Tata Motors sold a total of 35,420 units (domestic + exports) in May 2023, which was a growth of 18.4% over 29,910 units sold in May 2022. The company also saw a YoY and YTD growth in both PV and LCV sales.
- Mahindra & Mahindra sold a total of 25,814 units (domestic + exports) in May 2023, which was a growth of 12.7% over 22,908 units sold in May 2022. The company also saw a YoY and YTD growth in both PV and LCV sales.
- Kia India sold a total of 16,111 units (domestic + exports) in May 2023, which was a growth of 14.5% over 14,074 units sold in May 2022. The company also saw a YoY and YTD growth in domestic sales.
Conclusion
The car sales report for May 2023 indicates that the Indian automotive industry is recovering from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns. The demand for PVs and UVs is expected to remain strong in the coming months, as customers prefer personal mobility over public transport. The two-wheeler segment is also likely to witness a steady growth, as rural markets drive the demand for affordable and fuel-efficient vehicles.
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