India’s passenger vehicle market continued to show strong demand in February 2026, with SUVs and compact cars dominating the sales charts. Tata Nexon retained its position as the bestselling car in India, while Maruti Dzire and Tata Punch secured the second and third spots respectively.
Interestingly, the Maruti Eeco returned to the top 15 list, replacing the Maruti Alto that appeared in the January 2026 rankings. Several models experienced month-on-month fluctuations, although most maintained their positions in the overall chart.
Here is a detailed look at the 15 bestselling cars in India for February 2026.
Top 15 Bestselling Cars In India – February 2026
| Rank | Model | Feb 2026 Sales | Jan 2026 Sales | Feb 2025 Sales | MoM Change | YoY Change |
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| 1 | Tata Nexon (ICE + EV) | 19,430 | 23,365 | 15,349 | -17% | +27% |
| 2 | Maruti Dzire | 19,326 | 19,629 | 14,694 | -2% | +32% |
| 3 | Tata Punch (ICE + EV) | 18,748 | 19,257 | 14,559 | -3% | +29% |
| 4 | Hyundai Creta (ICE + EV) | 17,938 | 17,921 | 16,317 | Stable | +10% |
| 5 | Maruti Brezza | 17,863 | 17,486 | 15,392 | +2% | +16% |
| 6 | Maruti Ertiga | 17,807 | 17,892 | 14,868 | Stable | +20% |
| 7 | Maruti Wagon R | 14,885 | 15,118 | 19,879 | -2% | -25% |
| 8 | Maruti Swift | 14,833 | 17,806 | 16,269 | -17% | -9% |
| 9 | Mahindra Scorpio (incl. Scorpio N) | 14,665 | 15,542 | 13,618 | -6% | +8% |
| 10 | Maruti Baleno | 14,632 | 16,782 | 15,480 | -13% | -5% |
| 11 | Maruti Fronx | 13,898 | 13,353 | 21,461 | +4% | -35% |
| 12 | Maruti Victoris | 13,021 | 15,240 | — | -15% | — |
| 13 | Maruti Eeco | 11,620 | 11,914 | 11,493 | -2% | +1% |
| 14 | Mahindra Thar (incl. Thar Roxx) | 11,047 | 13,418 | 9,248 | -18% | +19% |
| 15 | Hyundai Venue (incl. N Line) | 10,494 | 12,413 | 10,125 | -15% | +4% |
Key Highlights From February 2026 Car Sales
Tata Nexon Continues Its Winning Streak
The Tata Nexon, including both petrol/diesel variants and the Nexon EV, once again emerged as India’s bestselling passenger vehicle in February 2026. Tata Motors sold 19,430 units, although the model saw a 17 percent decline compared to January 2026.
Despite the month-on-month drop, Nexon recorded a strong 27 percent growth compared to February 2025, highlighting its sustained popularity in the compact SUV segment.
Maruti Dzire Remains The Top-Selling Sedan
The Maruti Dzire narrowly missed the top position, falling short by just 105 units. With 19,326 units sold, it continues to be India’s only sedan in the top 15 list.
The Dzire’s strong demand is largely supported by fleet and commercial buyers, along with its reputation for fuel efficiency and reliability.
Tata Punch Maintains Strong Demand
The Tata Punch, along with the recently updated Punch EV, secured the third position with 18,748 units sold. Although the model witnessed a 3 percent MoM decline, it still recorded 29 percent year-on-year growth, reflecting its growing popularity among entry-level SUV buyers.
Hyundai Creta Shows Stable Sales
The Hyundai Creta, including the Creta Electric and Creta N Line, maintained consistent performance with 17,938 units sold. Sales remained almost unchanged compared to January, indicating stable demand for Hyundai’s midsize SUV.
Maruti Brezza Climbs Up The Rankings
The Maruti Brezza moved up to the fifth position in February 2026 with 17,863 units sold, registering a 2 percent month-on-month growth. The compact SUV recently celebrated 10 years in the Indian market, and it continues to remain one of Maruti’s strongest performers.
Maruti Ertiga Remains Consistent
The Maruti Ertiga recorded 17,807 units in February, nearly identical to its January performance. However, it slipped one rank due to the Brezza’s improved sales figures.
Wagon R Overtakes Swift
The Maruti Wagon R climbed ahead of the Maruti Swift, despite a slight 2 percent MoM decline. The Swift, on the other hand, experienced a significant 17 percent drop in sales, resulting in its fall to the eighth position.
Mahindra Scorpio Continues Strong SUV Demand
The combined sales of the Mahindra Scorpio and Scorpio N reached 14,665 units, marking a 6 percent decline from January. Even with the slight drop, the SUVs continue to maintain strong demand in the Indian market.
Mixed Performance For Other Maruti Models
Several Maruti models saw a decline in sales during February:
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Maruti Baleno recorded a 13 percent MoM drop
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Maruti Fronx saw a 4 percent increase compared to January, but its year-on-year sales declined sharply by 35 percent
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Maruti Victoris experienced a 15 percent drop in monthly sales
Meanwhile, the Maruti Eeco returned to the top 15 list with 11,620 units sold, replacing the Maruti Alto that appeared in January.
Mahindra Thar And Hyundai Venue Sales Decline
The Mahindra Thar, including the Thar Roxx, registered 11,047 units, reflecting an 18 percent month-on-month decline. However, the SUV still posted a 19 percent increase compared to February 2025.
The Hyundai Venue, including the Venue N Line, recorded 10,494 units, showing a 15 percent drop compared to January 2026.
Conclusion
February 2026 sales data once again highlights the growing dominance of SUVs in the Indian market, with models like the Tata Nexon, Tata Punch, Hyundai Creta, and Maruti Brezza occupying top positions.
While a few models saw monthly declines, the overall trend indicates continued strong demand for compact SUVs and practical family vehicles. With several new launches and updates expected in 2026, the sales rankings could see further shifts in the coming months.
