Honda Car Sales Dip By Over 25 Percent in September 2025 Despite GST Price Cut

After the GST revision most carmakers in India have experienced a growth in sales for this period but the numbers shared by Honda are concerning and it is high time that the management should consider reevaluating its strategy for the Indian market.

Last month Honda managed to sell a total of 8,096 units of passenger vehicles (domestic + exports). This sales figure represents a fall in year-on-year total monthly passenger vehicle sales by 2,818 units which further translates into a 25.82 percent decline in year-on-year total monthly passenger vehicle sales. In September 2024 Honda posted a total passenger vehicle sales of 10,914 units.

In September 2025 Honda sold 5,303 units of passenger vehicles domestically in the Indian market. This sales figure represents a year-on-year decline in monthly domestic passenger vehicles sales by 372 units which further translates into a 6.55 percent decline in year-on-year monthly domestic passenger vehicle sales. In September 2024 Honda posted a domestic passenger vehicle sales of 5,675 units.

Last month Honda exported 2,793 units of passenger vehicles from India. This represents a year-on-year fall in monthly passenger vehicle exports by 2,446 units which further translates into a 46.68 percent year-on-year growth in monthly passenger vehicle exports. In September 2024 Honda exported 5,239 units of passenger vehicles.

Kunal Behl, Vice President, Marketing & Sales, Honda Cars India Ltd. said, “In September, we witnessed a strong pick-up in both wholesales and deliveries from Navratras onwards, as customers aligned their purchases following the GST related announcements. The GST 2.0 has come as a boon for the customers and the auto industry as cars are now much more affordable with reduced prices and additional ongoing offers. We expect this strong momentum to carry forward into October with heightened customer sentiment during Dhanteras & Diwali.”