New Delhi, Feb. 27 -- Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh emerged as the primary drivers of automobile demand in India during the third quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal year. According to the latest data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the country recorded the sale of 12.76 lakh passenger vehicles between October and December. The Western Zone led this specific segment, contributing 4.21 lakh units to the total national volume.

The SIAM report indicates that Maharashtra maintained the highest volume of passenger vehicle sales in the country, accounting for 1.58 lakh units. This performance represented 12.4 per cent of the total market share for the quarter.

Uttar Pradesh followed as the second-largest market wi...