Fronx topped India’s car export chart in August 2026, followed by Jimny, while total exports declined despite strong domestic sales growth.
Car exports from India stood at 68,230 units in August 2026, down 17.04% from 82,246 units in August 2025. This translates to a decline of 14,016 units. However, the 30 models listed in the accompanying chart collectively recorded 65,270 units, almost unchanged from 65,323 units a year earlier, with a marginal decline of 0.08%.
Domestic sales moved in the opposite direction, increasing 33.16% to 3,74,056 units from 2,80,900 units. Combined domestic sales and exports reached 4,42,286 units, up 21.79% over 3,63,146 units. Exports accounted for 15.43% of this total, while domestic sales contributed 84.57%.
Top 30 Car Exports August 2026
Maruti Fronx led with 9,003 units, growing 38.17% over 6,516 units shipped in August 2025. Jimny followed with 8,435 units, a substantial 217.46% increase over 2,657 units. Its volume gain of 5,778 units was the largest among the models listed. Together, Fronx and Jimny contributed 17,438 units, accounting for approximately 25.56% of India’s total car exports during August.
Hyundai Grand i10 Nios secured third position with 4,551 units, up 16.22% from 3,916 units. Nissan Magnite followed closely at 4,500 units, although shipments declined 36.31% from 7,065 units. Toyota Hyryder completed the top five with 4,414 units, down 10.10% from 4,910 units.
| No | Top 30 Car Exports | Aug-26 | Aug-25 | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fronx | 9,003 | 6,516 | 2,487 |
| 2 | Jimny | 8,435 | 2,657 | 5,778 |
| 3 | i10 Nios | 4,551 | 3,916 | 635 |
| 4 | Magnite | 4,500 | 7,065 | -2,565 |
| 5 | Hyryder | 4,414 | 4,910 | -496 |
| 6 | Swift | 3,044 | 6,990 | -3,946 |
| 7 | e Vitara | 2,770 | 2,954 | -184 |
| 8 | Virtus | 2,599 | 4,879 | -2,280 |
| 9 | Dzire | 2,355 | 4,157 | -1,802 |
| 10 | Celerio | 2,244 | 3,007 | -763 |
| 11 | Aura | 2,158 | 3,020 | -862 |
| 12 | Ertiga | 1,755 | 75 | 1,680 |
| 13 | XUV 3XO | 1,695 | 1,134 | 561 |
| 14 | Elevate | 1,661 | 1,363 | 298 |
| 15 | Venue | 1,510 | 823 | 687 |
| 16 | Victoris | 1,341 | 0 | 1,341 |
| 17 | Tekton | 1,334 | 0 | 1,334 |
| 18 | Sonet | 1,265 | 1,113 | 152 |
| 19 | Alcazar | 998 | 1,151 | -153 |
| 20 | Carens | 941 | 839 | 102 |
| 21 | Alto | 928 | 646 | 282 |
| 22 | Triber | 928 | 142 | 786 |
| 23 | Baleno | 711 | 3,464 | -2,753 |
| 24 | i20 | 683 | 481 | 202 |
| 25 | Eeco | 637 | 1,069 | -432 |
| 26 | Creta | 629 | 415 | 214 |
| 27 | C3 | 613 | 597 | 16 |
| 28 | Kiger | 607 | 23 | 584 |
| 29 | Seltos | 499 | 506 | -7 |
| 30 | City | 462 | 1,411 | -949 |
| – | Total Top 30 | 65,270 | 65,323 | -53 |
| – | Total Car Exports From India | 68,230 | 82,246 | -14,016 |
Maruti Swift ranked sixth with 3,044 units, declining 56.45% from 6,990 units. It recorded the largest absolute decline among these 30 models, losing 3,946 units. Maruti e Vitara followed with 2,770 units, down 6.23%. Volkswagen Virtus exports fell 46.73% to 2,599 units, while Dzire declined 43.35% to 2,355 units. Celerio rounded off the top ten with 2,244 units, down 25.37%.
Ertiga, XUV3XO, Elevate And Venue Register Growth
Hyundai Aura occupied 11th position with 2,158 units, down 28.54%. Maruti Ertiga followed with 1,755 units, compared to just 75 units a year earlier. Its 2,240% increase came on a low base, with volumes rising by 1,680 units. Mahindra XUV3XO exports grew 49.47% to 1,695 units, while Honda Elevate increased 21.86% to 1,661 units. Hyundai Venue also recorded strong growth, rising 83.48% to 1,510 units.
Victoris and Tekton contributed 1,341 units and 1,334 units, respectively, against zero volumes in the corresponding month last year. Kia Sonet registered 1,265 units, up 13.66%, while Hyundai Alcazar declined 13.29% to 998 units. Kia Carens completed the top 20 with 941 units, growing 12.16%.
Baleno And City Decline, Triber And Kiger Gain
Maruti Alto and Renault Triber each recorded 928 units. Alto grew 43.65%, while Triber increased 553.52% from a low base of 142 units. Baleno exports dropped 79.47% to 711 units from 3,464 units, marking the steepest percentage decline among the listed models. Hyundai i20 grew 42% to 683 units, whereas Maruti Eeco fell 40.41% to 637 units.
Hyundai Creta registered 629 units, up 51.57%, followed by Citroen C3 with 613 units, a 2.68% increase. Renault Kiger rose from 23 units to 607 units, recording the highest percentage growth in the chart at 2,539.13%, again reflecting a low base. Kia Seltos exports were nearly flat at 499 units, down 1.38%. Honda City finished 30th with 462 units, declining 67.26% from 1,411 units.
Top 30 in the listed accounted for 95.66% of total car exports in August 2026. Their broadly stable combined volumes contrast with the overall 17.04% decline, indicating that most of the reduction came from models outside this list.
