Tata Motors October sales reached 73,894 units, keeping the company in second place among Indian carmakers, just 556 units ahead of Mahindra’s 73,338, according to Autocar India’s report of 1 November 2026. Tata Motors sold 14,552 electric vehicles in the month.
Both companies grew sharply from September. Tata Motors rose 29.70% from 56,972 units, while Mahindra rose 29.24% from 56,745 units, in a month the report links partly to Navratri and Dussehra buying.
How close were Tata Motors and Mahindra in October 2026?
Very close: 73,894 units for Tata Motors against 73,338 for Mahindra, a gap of 556 units by these figures. Year on year, Tata Motors grew 20.87% from 61,134 units in October 2025, whereas Mahindra grew 2.39% from 71,624 units.
What did Mahindra achieve?
Autocar India says Mahindra’s domestic SUV sales of 73,338 units were the company’s highest-ever monthly domestic figure. Including exports, its utility vehicle sales were 74,904 units. Separately, NewsBytes reported on 2 November 2026 that Mahindra sold 8,472 electric vehicles in October; this figure was not in Autocar India’s report.
How big is Tata Motors’ electric vehicle business?
Tata Motors sold 14,552 EVs in October 2026, per Autocar India and NewsBytes. NewsBytes puts the two companies’ combined EV sales at 23,024 units, which is the sum of the Tata Motors and Mahindra figures. The sources do not say how much of Tata Motors’ 73,894 units are electric.
Market Reaction and Industry Response
No stock-market reaction, analyst commentary or trade-body statement specific to Tata Motors’ or Mahindra’s October numbers was found in the sources reviewed. For context, Maruti Suzuki led the month with 2,12,384 units and Hyundai ranked fourth with 62,799 units.
What Happens Next?
Autocar India notes that Dhanteras and Diwali fall in November, the next big buying window. Whether Tata Motors can hold second place will depend on November numbers, which are not yet available.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cars did Tata Motors sell in October 2026?
Tata Motors sold 73,894 units, up 20.87% from October 2025 and 29.70% from September 2026, per Autocar India.
Did Mahindra beat Tata Motors in October 2026?
No. Mahindra sold 73,338 units in the domestic market, 556 fewer than Tata Motors. Including exports, Mahindra’s utility vehicle sales were 74,904 units.
How many EVs did Tata Motors sell in October 2026?
Tata Motors sold 14,552 electric vehicles in October 2026.
Source: Autocar India, 1 November 2026; NewsBytes, 2 November 2026.
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