Top 25 best selling cars of April 2024
April 2024 Top 14 All brands
| Pos | Brand | Apr-24 | % | /23 | Mar | 2024 | % | /23 | Pos | FY23 |
| 1 | Maruti Suzuki | 137,952 | 40.9% | + 0.5% | 1 | 617,744 | 42.0% | + 9.4% | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | Hyundai | 50,201 | 14.9% | + 1.0% | 2 | 210,518 | 14.3% | + 6.7% | 2 | 2 |
| 3 | Tata | 47,885 | 14.2% | + 1.9% | 3 | 202,895 | 13.8% | + 11.5% | 3 | 3 |
| 4 | Mahindra | 41,008 | 12.2% | + 18.2% | 4 | 167,108 | 11.4% | + 24.8% | 4 | 4 |
| 5 | Kia | 19,968 | 5.9% | – 14.0% | 6 | 85,337 | 5.8% | – 12.9% | 6 | 5 |
| 6 | Toyota | 18,700 | 5.5% | + 32.0% | 5 | 90,316 | 6.1% | + 48.7% | 5 | 6 |
| 7 | MG | 4,485 | 1.3% | – 1.5% | 8 | 17,490 | 1.2% | – 7.5% | 8 | 8 |
| 8 | Honda | 4,351 | 1.3% | – 18.1% | 7 | 27,245 | 1.9% | + 5.1% | 7 | 7 |
| 9 | Renault | 3,707 | 1.1% | – 14.2% | 9 | 15,838 | 1.1% | – 18.1% | 9 | 10 |
| 10 | Volkswagen | 3,049 | 0.9% | + 0.6% | 10 | 12,864 | 0.9% | – 2.2% | 10 | 11 |
| 11 | Skoda | 2,579 | 0.8% | – 35.7% | 11 | 10,012 | 0.7% | – 36.1% | 12 | 9 |
| 12 | Nissan | 2,404 | 0.7% | – 8.1% | 12 | 10,723 | 0.7% | – 1.3% | 11 | 12 |
| 13 | Citroen | 404 | 0.1% | – 59.7% | 13 | 2,481 | 0.2% | – 40.2% | 13 | 13 |
| 14 | Jeep | 377 | 0.1% | – 32.4% | 14 | 1,529 | 0.1% | – 42.1% | 14 | 14 |
In April 2024, the Top 25 best selling cars of April 2024 dominated the market, accounting for 78% of total car sales. Among them, Maruti led with 9 models, while Tata, Hyundai and Mahindra had 4 models each. Kia had 3 models, and Toyota had 1 model in the mix. Notably, Maruti Suzuki models alone contributed more than 45% to this top-selling lineup.
From the Top 25 best selling cars of April 2024 Tata Punch retained the title of India’s best-selling car with dispatches of over 19,000 units in April 2024. This is the second consecutive month that a non-Maruti vehicle has topped the sales position. The success of the Punch can be attributed to aggressive marketing during the current IPL season, coupled with a surge in EV sales resulting in increased volumes.
From the Top 25 best selling cars of April 2024 Maruti’s Wagon R took the second spot in the list by selling over 17,800 units, followed by Brezza at the second position. Interestingly, sales of the compact sedan Dezire have been growing steadily, indicating growing demand from the taxi and yellow board vehicle segments.
From the Top 25 best selling cars of April 2024 Hyundai’s Creta retained its position as the best-selling mid-SUV in April 2024, confirming its popularity among consumers.
Top 25 best selling cars of April 2024 models
| Rank | OEM | Model | April ’24 Sales | April ’23 Sales | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tata | Punch | 19,158 | 10,934 | 75% |
| 2 | Maruti | Wagon R | 17,850 | 20,879 | -15% |
| 3 | Maruti | Brezza | 17,113 | 11,836 | 45% |
| 4 | Maruti | Dzire | 15,825 | 10,132 | 56% |
| 5 | Hyundai | Creta | 15,447 | 14,186 | 9% |
| 6 | Mahindra | Scorpio N + Classic | 14,807 | 9617 | 54% |
| 7 | Maruti | Fronx | 14,286 | 8784 | 63% |
| 8 | Maruti | Baleno | 14,049 | 16,180 | -13% |
| 9 | Maruti | Ertiga | 13,544 | 5532 | 145% |
| 10 | Maruti | Eeco | 12,060 | 10,504 | 15% |
| 11 | Tata | Nexon | 11,168 | 15,002 | -26% |
| 12 | Mahindra | Bolero | 9537 | 9054 | 5% |
| 13 | Hyundai | Venue | 9120 | 10,342 | -12% |
| 14 | Maruti | Alto | 9043 | 11,548 | -22% |
| 15 | Kia | Sonet | 7901 | 9744 | -19% |
| 16 | Hyundai | Exter | 7756 | – | – |
| 17 | Maruti | Grand Vitara | 7651 | 7742 | -1% |
| 18 | Toyota | Innova Crysta + HyCross | 7103 | 4837 | 47% |
| 19 | Tata | Tiago | 6796 | 8450 | -20% |
| 20 | Kia | Seltos | 6734 | 7213 | -7% |
| 21 | Mahindra | Thar | 6160 | 5302 | 16% |
| 22 | Mahindra | XUV700 | 6134 | 4757 | 29% |
| 23 | Kia | Carens | 5328 | 6107 | -13% |
| 24 | Hyundai | i20 | 5199 | 6472 | -20% |
| 25 | Tata | Altroz | 5148 | 4658 | 11% |
In April, new car wholesales in India witnessed a modest growth of 1.7% year-on-year, reaching a new all-time high volume of 337,070 units. This follows a steady growth trend, with a substantial increase of 9.3% year-on-year, leading to a record 1,472,100 sales.
Among the Top 25 best selling cars of April 2024, Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Tata saw modest gains, broadly in line with the market trajectory. Maruti Suzuki saw a marginal growth of 0.5%, while Hyundai and Tata saw growth of 1% and 1.9% respectively. Notably, Mahindra recorded a significant growth of 18.2%, gaining 12.2% share and claiming the fourth position. Toyota also performed impressively and stood at sixth position with a notable growth of 32%. However, Volkswagen was the only additional brand to see positive growth (+0.6%), while other brands such as Citroën, Skoda, Jeep, Honda and Renault experienced declines ranging from -14.2% to -59.7%, which is a significant trend for these manufacturers. It is a sign of challenging times.
Tata Punch regains #1 position in record market
In April 2024, the Tata Punch once again proved its dominance as the country’s favorite car and retained its position as the best-selling car for the second consecutive month. With impressive shipments of over 19,000 units, Punch demonstrated its enduring appeal. What’s more, its year-on-year sales increased by a remarkable 75 percent, indicating its continued popularity among consumers. It is worth noting that these figures reflect sales of both the Tata Punch ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) and Tata Punch EV variants, underscoring the wide appeal of this model across different consumer preferences. From the Top 25 best selling cars of April 2024.
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R second best-selling car in April 2024
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R made significant progress in April and overtook Hyundai Creta to take the second position in the list of best-selling cars. Delivering over 17,800 units, the Wagon R demonstrated a strong performance, surpassing its last month’s sales by nearly 1,500 units. However, despite month-on-month growth, the Wagon R suffered a 15 percent decline in its annual sales, highlighting the challenges in maintaining long-term sales momentum in a competitive market scenario. From the Top 25 best selling cars of April 2024.
Maruti Suzuki Brezza third best-selling car in April 2024
A notable contender in the April sales race was the Maruti Brezza, which moved from ninth place to third in the monthly sales rankings. With sales exceeding 17,000 units, the Brezza displayed strong sales performance. Impressively, it recorded a double-digit growth of 17 percent in month-on-month sales and an impressive 45 percent growth in year-on-year sales, underscoring its growing popularity among consumers. From the Top 25 best selling cars of April 2024.
Maruti Suzuki Dzire forth best-selling car in April 2024
In the latest sales report, Maruti Dzire maintained its steady demand and shipped over 15,800 units last month. This consistent performance underlines the enduring popularity of Maruti’s subcompact sedans among consumers. Impressively, Dzire recorded a strong growth of 56 per cent in year-on-year sales, reflecting its continued appeal and relevance in the market. From the Top 25 best selling cars of April 2024.
Hyundai Creta fifth best-selling car in April 2024
On the other hand, there was a change in the position of Hyundai Creta and it slipped to fifth position in the sales ranking. Despite this, Hyundai managed to sell around 15,500 units of the Creta in April 2024. However, the Creta suffered a decline of over 1,000 units in monthly sales, indicating a temporary setback in its sales trajectory. Still, there is a silver lining as Creta saw a respectable 9 percent year-on-year sales growth, indicating continued interest and demand for this popular SUV model. From the Top 25 best selling cars of April 2024.
2024 : Brand wise growth
Tata
Tata experienced substantial growth in its product range, with standouts such as the Tata Punch securing its position as the best-selling car for consecutive months. The company’s diversified approach catering to both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) markets contributed significantly to its overall growth trajectory.
Maruti Suzuki
Maruti showed resilience in the face of market challenges, with models such as the Wagon R and Brezza making significant sales progress. Despite experiencing some decline in annual sales of some models, Maruti’s ability to adapt to changing consumer preferences ensured continued relevance and growth.
Hyundai:
While Hyundai faced temporary setbacks, exemplified by the decline in monthly sales of the Creta, the brand nevertheless demonstrated resilience with significant year-over-year sales growth. This indicates enduring consumer confidence and interest in Hyundai’s offerings, despite short-term fluctuations.
Overall, the brand-wise growth in 2024 reflects the dynamic nature of the automotive industry, where brands will have to tackle various challenges while seizing opportunities for innovation and expansion.