SIAM reports 73.82 lakh quarterly auto dispatches as Maharashtra and UP drive regional volumes
Automotive shipments across India reached 73.82 lakh units in the first quarter of FY27, led by volume concentrations in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.
- 73.82 lakh units
- 56.29 lakh units
- 12.74 lakh units
- 2.65 lakh units
What Happened
Aggregate vehicle dispatches across India totaled 73.82 lakh units during the opening quarter of FY2026-27 ended June 2026, according to industry statistical figures published by SIAM. Two-wheelers accounted for the largest category volume at 56.29 lakh units, followed by 12.74 lakh passenger vehicles, 2.65 lakh commercial vehicles, and 2.14 lakh three-wheelers.
73.82 lakh units
Aggregate nationwide vehicle dispatches in Q1 FY27
56.29 lakh units
Two-wheeler segment shipments nationwide
- 1.47 lakh units
- 8.82 lakh units
- 0.36 lakh units
Geographically, the Western zone captured the highest zonal share in passenger vehicles at 3.90 lakh units and commercial vehicles at 0.91 lakh units. In the two-wheeler domain, Uttar Pradesh generated 8.82 lakh units representing a 15.7% national share, while the Southern region headed three-wheeler activity at 0.71 lakh units.
Why this matters
Quarterly dispatch statistics outline regional consumption patterns across vehicle categories, with the Western zone anchoring four-wheeler deliveries while northern markets absorb the bulk of two-wheelers. The geographic split provides key visibility for OEM distribution networks.
Terms in This Story
- EV
- Electric vehicle, a vehicle powered fully or partly by electricity.
- OTA
- Over-the-air update, a software update delivered remotely to a vehicle.
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