Mahindra records 21% surge in SUV sales in May 2025, overall sales up 17%
Mahindra and Mahindra reported a robust performance in May 2025 with overall auto sales reaching 84,110 units, marking a 17% year-on-year growth. This includes domestic and export figures.The company's SUV segment led the charge, selling 52,431 units in the domestic market—a notable 21% increase compared to May 2024. Total SUV sales, including exports, stood at 54,819 units.Mahindra's year-to-date figures further underscore its momentum, with a 24% increase in UV sales (104,761 units sold) and a 55% jump in exports compared to May 2024. advertisement
'In May, we achieved SUV sales of 52,431 units, a growth of 21%, and total vehicle sales of 84,110 units, a 17% growth compared to the same month last year,' said Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO of Mahindra's Automotive Division. 'Thanks to continued demand for our products, we were able to deliver industry-leading growth across our ICE and BEV portfolio.'Commercial vehicle sales also remained steady, with the Light Commercial Vehicle (2–3.5T) segment growing 14% year-on-year to 17,718 units. Sales of three-wheelers, including electric models, increased by 11%, totalling 6,635 units.Exports for the month saw a sharp 37% jump to 3,652 units.Mahindra's internal combustion engine (ICE) portfolio consists of the XUV 3XO, Bolero and Bolero Neo, Thar, Thar Roxx, XUV 700, Scorpio Classic and Scorpio-N. On the other hand, Mahindra sells the BE 6 and the XEV 9e electric SUVs.advertisementWith strong demand across both internal combustion and electric vehicle segments, Mahindra continues to maintain its momentum in the competitive Indian automotive market.Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine
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