Top 10 Best-Selling Cars in India (Calendar Year 2025)

Rank	Model	Manufacturer	Category	Approx. Units Sold
1	Maruti Dzire	Maruti Suzuki	Compact Sedan	2,14,000+
2	Hyundai Creta	Hyundai	Mid-size SUV	1,95,000+
3	Tata Nexon	Tata Motors	Compact SUV	1,92,000+
4	Maruti Wagon R	Maruti Suzuki	Hatchback	1,88,000+
5	Tata Punch	Tata Motors	Micro SUV	1,85,000+
6	Maruti Ertiga	Maruti Suzuki	MUV (7-Seater)	1,72,000+
7	Maruti Brezza	Maruti Suzuki	Compact SUV	1,65,000+
8	Maruti Swift	Maruti Suzuki	Hatchback	1,61,000+
9	Mahindra Scorpio	Mahindra	SUV	1,58,000+
10	Maruti Fronx	Maruti Suzuki	Compact SUV	1,52,000+

Key Highlights of the 2025 Indian Market

• The Sedan Comeback: Against the SUV trend, the Maruti Dzire became the #1 seller. Its success was fueled by its reliability in the fleet/taxi segment and a premium makeover that attracted family buyers.
• The “GST 2.0” Effect: The government reduced GST from 28% to 18% for small cars (under 4m) late in the year. This caused a 90% spike in December sales for entry-level models like the Alto and Wagon R, though they finished lower in the overall annual ranking.
• SUV Dominance: Despite the Dzire taking the top spot, 6 out of the top 10 cars were SUVs. The Hyundai Creta remained the king of the mid-size SUV segment, bolstered by the success of its Electric (EV) variant.
• Tata & Mahindra Rise: Tata Motors held two strong positions with the Nexon and Punch. Mahindra also saw record growth, with the Scorpio (N + Classic) becoming a top-10 staple and Mahindra briefly overtaking Hyundai for the #2 manufacturer spot in certain months.
• Electric Breakthrough: The MG Windsor EV emerged as the best-selling individual EV model of the year, selling over 46,000 units, significantly helping JSW MG Motor’s market share.