India’s passenger vehicle market has crossed a historic milestone, with monthly domestic sales exceeding 5 lakh units for the first time in October 2026. A surge in festive-season demand around Navratri and Dussehra, along with supportive tax measures and changing consumer preferences, has helped drive the record-breaking performance.Domestic passenger vehicle wholesales are estimated at 5.25–5.30 lakh units, marking a 12–13% year-on-year increase. Major manufacturers, including Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra, Hyundai and Kia, reported record monthly dispatches. n18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_india News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube