Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh Lead Q1 FY2026-27 Auto Sales

Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh emerged as the leading state markets across passenger, commercial, and two-wheeler categories in Q1 FY2026-27, which ended in June 2026, according to regional sales data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). Total passenger vehicle sales across India reached 12.74 lakh units during the quarter, while the Western region led geographic deliveries with 3.90 lakh units. Maharashtra recorded the highest passenger vehicle sales among states at 1.47 lakh units, representing an 11.6% market share, followed by Uttar Pradesh at 10.6%, Gujarat at 7.8%, Karnataka at 7.7%, and Tamil Nadu at 7.6%.

Two-wheeler dispatches nationwide stood at 56.29 lakh units in Q1 FY2026-27, with the Western zone accounting for 16.61 lakh units. Uttar Pradesh led the individual state rankings with 8.82 lakh units sold, equivalent to a 15.7% share of the market. Maharashtra followed with a 10.0% share, while Tamil Nadu accounted for 8.5%. Karnataka and Bihar each represented 6.6% of nationwide two-wheeler sales. The state-level results highlight the continued importance of regional demand patterns in India's two-wheeler market, with Uttar Pradesh maintaining the strongest position among individual states during the quarter. The data covers industry dispatches reported through SIAM's regional sales statistics.

In the commercial vehicle segment, overall industry volumes reached 2.65 lakh units during the quarter, with the Western zone leading zonal volumes at 0.91 lakh units. Maharashtra posted the highest state-level commercial vehicle volume at 0.36 lakh units, representing a 13.8% share. Tamil Nadu followed with 9.4%, while Karnataka accounted for 8.3%, Gujarat for 8.2%, and Uttar Pradesh for 8.0%. The results place Maharashtra at the top of the commercial vehicle state rankings, while also showing a relatively broad distribution of demand among major automotive markets. Regional performance therefore remained an important factor in determining national commercial vehicle volumes during Q1 FY2026-27.

Three-wheeler sales totaled 2.14 lakh units during the quarter, with the Southern region leading zonal volumes at 0.71 lakh units. Uttar Pradesh registered the highest state-level three-wheeler sales at 0.26 lakh units, representing a 12.0% share. Gujarat followed at 9.6%, Karnataka at 9.0%, Bihar at 7.3%, and Assam at 7.1%. The three-wheeler results reinforce Uttar Pradesh's leading position in another major vehicle category, while the presence of states from multiple regions among the top markets indicates geographically diverse demand. Together with passenger vehicle, two-wheeler, and commercial vehicle results, the figures provide a broad view of state-level automotive sales performance in Q1 FY2026-27.

State-Level Vehicle Sales in Q1 FY2026-27

The SIAM regional sales data shows distinct leaders across India's major vehicle categories during the quarter ended June 2026. Maharashtra ranked first for passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles, while Uttar Pradesh led two-wheeler and three-wheeler sales. The following figures summarize the national, regional, and leading state volumes reported for each category.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which states led India's vehicle sales in Q1 FY2026-27?
Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh were the leading state markets across major vehicle categories in Q1 FY2026-27, based on SIAM regional sales data released for the quarter ended June 2026. Maharashtra recorded the highest passenger vehicle sales at 1.47 lakh units and commercial vehicle sales at 0.36 lakh units. Uttar Pradesh led two-wheeler sales with 8.82 lakh units and three-wheeler sales with 0.26 lakh units. The results demonstrate different areas of state-level market strength across India's passenger, commercial, two-wheeler, and three-wheeler segments during the quarter.