Automakers anticipate around 100,000 vehicle deliveries on Dhanteras, generating over Rs 10,000 crore

Industry executives estimate that about 100,000 passenger vehicles were delivered on Dhanteras, creating more than Rs 10,000 crore in revenue, driven by strong consumer sentiment and festive buying. A senior industry executive said, "Consumer mood continues to be very positive almost across all states. The industry may have delivered around 100,000 today (Dhanteras), which is on par with the total of last year (2025). The north has done very well even though the south has done steady business."

Maruti Suzuki, the largest passenger-vehicle maker in India, expects to deliver roughly 30,000 units on the day, according to Partho Banerjee, senior executive officer of marketing and sales. Hyundai Motor India projects deliveries of about 16,000 vehicles, a rise of roughly 14% from the previous year, said Tarun Garg, managing director and chief executive officer. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles anticipates single-day deliveries exceeding 12,000 units, noted Amit Kamat, chief commercial officer.

The festive season has been buoyed by a recent GST rate reduction that lowered effective vehicle prices, though this year manufacturers are operating without a comparable tax cut. Dealers have built higher inventories ahead of the traditional surge, and Diwali-muhurat deliveries are expected to continue through Wednesday, indicating sustained buying momentum.