It added 4,777 units year-on-year, highlighting the continued popularity of practical, affordable hatchbacks.
The addition of 10,364 units was the largest absolute year-on-year increase among the 25 models, reinforcing its importance in Maruti Suzuki's SUV portfolio.
Tata Nexon secured third position with 21,966 units, compared with 22,083 units a year earlier, representing a marginal 1% decline.
Tata Motors also enjoyed strong performance from the Punch, which secured seventh position with 20,525 units, growing 22% YoY.
Exter's performance was particularly noteworthy, adding 2,215 units year-on-year.
Wagon R led the October 2026 ranking, compared with 18,970 units in the corresponding month last year. It added 4,777 units year-on-year, highlighting the continued popularity of practical, affordable hatchbacks.
Brezza climbed to second place with dispatches rising from 12,072 units in October 2025. The addition of 10,364 units was the largest absolute year-on-year increase among the 25 models, reinforcing its importance in Maruti Suzuki's SUV portfolio.
Tata Nexon secured third position with 21,966 units, compared with 22,083 units a year earlier, representing a marginal 1% decline.
Tata Motors also enjoyed strong performance from the Punch, which secured seventh position with 20,525 units, growing 22% YoY.
Maruti Suzuki occupied five of the first six positions, with its models catering to different passenger vehicle segments. Baleno: 20,919 units, up 24%, taking fourth place.
Dzire: 20,649 units, down marginally by 1%, finishing fifth.
Ertiga: 20,641 units, up 3%, taking sixth place.
Fronx followed in eighth place with 20,014 units and 18% annual growth, while the Swift closed the Top 10 with 18,866 units, recording growth of 21%.
Overall, Maruti Suzuki accounted for seven of the ten highest-selling cars in October 2026.
Mahindra's Scorpio range secured ninth position, recording an increase from 17,880 units in October 2025. The Scorpio remained Mahindra's highest-ranking model, ahead of the Bolero, Thar, XUV 3XO and XUV 7XO.
Mahindra placed five models in the Top 25, although its performance was mixed. The Bolero declined 14% to 12,348 units, while the XUV 3XO fell 12% to 10,828 units. The Thar and XUV 7XO registered comparatively stable dispatches.
Seltos stood out with the highest percentage growth among the Top 25, increasing from 7,130 units in October 2025. The SUV gained 6,293 units and secured 14th position.
Hyundai placed three models in the Top 25. Creta ranked 11th with 17,955 units, down 2% from October 2025.
Venue registered 13,017 units, growing 11%, while the Exter recorded a strong 35% increase to 8,509 units.
Exter's performance was particularly noteworthy, adding 2,215 units year-on-year.
