New Delhi, June 5 -- India's automotive sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience and momentum, recording a stellar 23% year-on-year growth in the passenger vehicle market for May 2026.

Data released indicated that nearly 4.4 lakh units were sold during the month, a performance credited to robust domestic demand and the strengthening of the "Make in India" manufacturing ecosystem.

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, in a post on X, lauded the performance as a testament to growing consumer confidence and the nation's industrial aspirations.

"India's passenger vehicle market clocked nearly 4.4 lakh units in May 2026, registering 23% year-on-year growth, led by @Maruti_Corp, @TataMotors, and @Mahindra_Auto, reflecting...