Leading worldwide automaker Tata Motors announced that it sold 72,753 units (including domestic and foreign) in April 2025, a six percent decrease from the 77,521 units sold in the same period the previous year.

On a month-over-month basis, sales fell precipitously; in March 2025, the company sold 90,500 units.

A steep decline in sales of electric vehicles (EVs) and decreased volumes in the passenger and commercial vehicle segments were the main causes of the decline.

The month's total sales of commercial vehicles (CVs) were 27,221 units, an eight percent decrease from 29,538 units in the same period last year. Domestic CV sales dropped 10 percent to 25,764 units, mostly due to a 23 percent decline in the pickup and small commercial vehicle (SCV) segments.

Additionally, the heavy commercial vehicle (HCV) truck market had an eight percent year-over-year fall. Nonetheless, according to the company's exchange filing, the international CV business (CV IB) offered some assistance, expanding 43 percent YoY to 1,457 units, showing increased export demand.

45,532 passenger vehicles (PVs), including EVs, were sold, a five percent decrease from April 2024. While exports increased significantly — albeit on a low foundation — to 333 units from 100 units a year ago, domestic PV sales were down six percent YoY at 45,199 units.

Domestic and foreign EV sales dropped 16 percent year over year to 5,318 units, indicating that the demand for electric mobility is still being pushed by increased competition.

However, EV sales were up from 4,710 units sold in March.

 

Sales of passenger vehicles (PVs) in India have been sluggish in recent months, particularly in the small car market, where sales have stayed low. Experts blame this on a mix of factors that have hampered overall expansion, including declining post-COVID pent-up demand and affordability restrictions.

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Car sales are still being impacted by internal issues, but the industry may be further impacted by growing pressure from abroad. According to reports, as part of continuing trade talks, the US and the EU are pressuring India to reduce its high import taxes on cars.