New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- India's passenger vehicle sales recorded their highest-ever October performance, rising 12.4 per cent year-on-year to 5.19 lakh units in October 2026, while two-wheeler sales increased 16.1 per cent to 25.78 lakh units, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Friday.

Passenger vehicle sales stood at 4.62 lakh units in October 2025, while two-wheeler sales were recorded at 22.20 lakh units during the same period last year.

Three-wheeler sales also registered strong growth of 25.7 per cent, reaching 1.03 lakh units in October 2026, compared with 82,190 units in the corresponding month last year.

Commenting on the performance, Rajesh Menon, Director General, SIAM, said, ...