Kia India Posts Record October Sales; Dispatches Rise 13% YoY

Published 01 Nov 2026, 20:33 IST

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Festive tailwinds drive car sales to record highs in October

— The Times of India
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India's passenger vehicle dispatches to dealerships are estimated to have risen 13-14% year-on-year to a record 5.25-5.30 lakh units in October, driven by festive demand. Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra, Hyundai and Kia reported record monthly sales, while two-wheeler and commercial vehicle makers also…

— The Economic Times

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The record October performance was supported by positive festive-season sentiment.

Coverage arrived over 7 hours — first from The Economic Times, latest from The Times of India.

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NDTV Center-Right Adani Group (AMG Media) Current article 01 Nov 2026, 20:33 IST

Kia India Posts Record October Sales; Dispatches Rise 13% YoY

The record October performance was supported by positive festive-season sentiment.

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The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co. 02 Nov 2026, 00:18 IST

Festive tailwinds drive car sales to record highs in October

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The Hindu BusinessLine Center-Right The Hindu Group (Kasturi & Sons) 02 Nov 2026, 00:03 IST

Strong festive demand lifts October passenger vehicle wholesales by 13% to 5.30 lakh units

Maruti Suzuki India, Tata Motors, Hyundai Motor India, Kia India, Mahindra & Mahindra see best-ever October sales

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. 01 Nov 2026, 20:48 IST

Festive dispatches drive October car sales to record high

India's passenger vehicle dispatches to dealerships are estimated to have risen 13-14% year-on-year to a record 5.25-5.30 lakh units in October, driven by festive demand. Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra, Hyundai and Kia reported record monthly sales, while two-wheeler and commercial vehicle makers also…

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