October 2026 has turned out to be a historic month for Maruti Suzuki, as the country's leading car manufacturer recorded its highest-ever monthly sales. Strong festive demand, increasing popularity of SUVs and growing international orders helped the company achieve this remarkable milestone.

Including domestic sales, exports and supplies to Toyota, Maruti Suzuki sold a total of 2,76,120 vehicles during October 2026. This represents a 25% increase compared to the 2,20,894 units sold during October last year.

The company's previous monthly sales record was recorded in May 2026, when it sold approximately 2.43 lakh vehicles. However, October's performance comfortably surpassed that milestone.

1. Domestic Sales Increase by More Than 20%

Maruti Suzuki witnessed strong demand in the Indian automobile market during October.

The company sold 2,12,384 vehicles in the domestic market, compared to 1,76,318 units during October 2025. This represents a year-on-year growth of approximately 20.46%.

The company also recorded impressive month-on-month growth. In September 2026, domestic sales stood at 1,81,838 units, which increased by approximately 16.80% in October.

The festive season, improved customer demand and the popularity of its diverse vehicle portfolio contributed to this growth.

2. Small and Mid-Size Cars Maintain Their Market Presence

Maruti Suzuki's mini, compact and midsize passenger vehicle segment continued to contribute significantly to its overall sales.

The company sold 1,00,877 vehicles in this category during October 2026, compared to 85,210 units in the corresponding month last year.

This segment includes several popular models, such as:

• Maruti Alto

• Maruti Baleno

• Maruti Celerio

• Maruti Ciaz

• Maruti Dzire

• Maruti Ignis

• Maruti S-Presso

• Maruti Swift

• Maruti WagonR

These vehicles continue to attract customers looking for affordable, practical and fuel-efficient options.

3. SUV Sales Cross 97,000 Units

SUVs and utility vehicles played a major role in Maruti Suzuki's impressive October performance.

The company sold 97,787 utility vehicles during the month, compared to 77,571 units in October 2025. This represents an increase of approximately 26.06%.

The category includes popular models such as the Brezza, Ertiga, e-Vitara, Fronx, Grand Vitara, Invicto, Jimny, Victoris and XL6.

The increasing preference for SUVs among Indian buyers has helped Maruti strengthen its position in this highly competitive segment.

Meanwhile, the Eeco also recorded a slight improvement in sales. The company sold 13,720 units in October 2026, compared to 13,537 units during the same month last year.

4. Exports Witness Massive Growth of 59%

Maruti Suzuki's international business also delivered an impressive performance during October.

The company exported 49,872 vehicles during the month, compared to 31,304 units in October 2025. This translates into a significant year-on-year increase of approximately 59.32%.

Exports also increased by 12.78% compared to September 2026.

International shipments accounted for approximately 18.06% of the company's total sales during October, highlighting the growing importance of overseas markets in its business.

5. What Helped Maruti Suzuki Achieve This Record?

Several factors contributed to Maruti Suzuki's record-breaking sales performance.

The festive season encouraged customers to purchase new vehicles, while strong demand for SUVs helped improve overall volumes. The company's wide range of models across different price categories also enabled it to cater to a larger customer base.

Additionally, the substantial increase in exports provided another boost to its overall performance.

Final Words

Maruti Suzuki's October 2026 performance marks an important milestone for the Indian automobile industry. With total sales reaching 2,76,120 vehicles, the company has surpassed its previous monthly record and demonstrated strong demand across domestic and international markets.

The 20.46% growth in domestic sales and nearly 59.32% increase in exports underline the company's strong performance. With SUVs continuing to gain popularity and international demand improving, Maruti Suzuki will look to maintain this momentum in the coming months.