As the festive season came to a close, the automotive market in India saw a shift in momentum. Month-on-month (MoM) figures for many car brands showed a decline, but Maruti Suzuki continued to dominate the sales charts with one model at the top and nine models in the list of the top 15 cars sold in November 2024. Hyundai and Tata also secured strong positions with their popular SUVs. Let’s dive into the numbers and key takeaways from the sales data of November 2024.
Sales Data: Top 15 Models
| Model | November 2024 | November 2023 | October 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maruti Baleno | 16,293 | 12,961 | 16,082 |
| Hyundai Creta | 15,452 | 11,814 | 17,497 |
| Tata Punch | 15,435 | 14,383 | 15,740 |
| Tata Nexon | 15,329 | 14,916 | 14,759 |
| Maruti Ertiga | 15,150 | 12,857 | 18,785 |
| Maruti Brezza | 14,918 | 13,393 | 16,565 |
| Maruti Fronx | 14,882 | 9,867 | 16,419 |
| Maruti Swift | 14,737 | 15,311 | 17,539 |
| Maruti Wagon R | 13,982 | 16,567 | 13,922 |
| Mahindra Scorpio | 12,704 | 12,185 | 15,677 |
| Maruti Dzire | 11,779 | 15,965 | 12,698 |
| Maruti Eeco | 10,589 | 10,226 | 11,653 |
| Maruti Grand Vitara | 10,148 | 7,937 | 14,083 |
| Hyundai Venue | 9,754 | 11,180 | 10,901 |
| Kia Sonet | 9,255 | 6,433 | 9,699 |
Key Takeaways
- Maruti Baleno Takes the Lead: The Baleno climbed to the top spot in November 2024, selling nearly 16,300 units. This marked a 26% year-on-year (YoY) growth and a slight MoM increase compared to October 2024.
- Hyundai Creta Secures Second Place: Hyundai’s flagship SUV dispatched over 15,400 units, achieving a 31% YoY growth. Despite this, the Creta saw a decline in MoM numbers compared to October 2024.
- Tata Punch Gains Popularity: Tata Punch claimed the third spot, lagging behind the Creta by just 17 units. Including Punch EV sales, Tata dispatched over 15,400 units, resulting in a 7% YoY growth.
- Tata Nexon Holds Strong: Selling slightly over 15,300 units, the Nexon registered a 3% YoY growth. However, its MoM numbers saw a marginal decline.
- Maruti Ertiga Slips to Fifth: The Ertiga dropped from its October 2024 top position to fifth place in November, with just over 15,100 units sold. Nevertheless, it achieved an 18% YoY growth.
Other Notable Performers
- Maruti Brezza: With over 14,900 units sold, the Brezza saw an 11% YoY growth but a 10% decline in MoM sales.
- Maruti Fronx: The Fronx recorded an impressive 51% YoY growth with 14,882 units sold, despite a dip of over 1,500 units in MoM sales.
- Maruti Swift: The Swift’s sales hit over 14,700 units but saw a 4% decline in YoY figures. MoM numbers also dropped compared to October 2024.
- Maruti Wagon R: Selling nearly 14,000 units, the Wagon R experienced a 16% YoY sales decline but remained steady compared to October 2024.
- Mahindra Scorpio: Combined sales of the Scorpio and Scorpio-N crossed 12,700 units, achieving a 4% YoY growth despite a dip in MoM numbers.
- Maruti Dzire: The Dzire saw a significant 26% YoY sales decline, with over 11,700 units sold in November 2024.
- Maruti Eeco: With more than 10,500 units sold, the Eeco achieved a modest 4% YoY growth, along with a slight increase in MoM numbers.
- Maruti Grand Vitara: Dispatches of the Grand Vitara crossed 10,100 units, marking a 28% YoY growth but a steep 28% decline in MoM figures.
- Hyundai Venue: The Venue, including its N Line variant, sold over 9,700 units in November 2024, showing a decline compared to its October sales.
- Kia Sonet: With over 9,200 units sold, the Sonet registered a significant 44% YoY growth but saw a slight drop in MoM sales compared to October 2024.
Conclusion
November 2024 highlighted a mix of rising stars and steady performers in the Indian car market. While SUVs continued to dominate the sales charts, hatchbacks and MPVs held their ground, showcasing the diversity in consumer preferences. Maruti Suzuki’s dominance remained unchallenged, but brands like Hyundai and Tata Motors also solidified their positions with strong offerings across segments.
