Maruti Suzuki’s total sales rose 24.4 percent in September to 2,36,013 units. The figures were announced on October 1. Domestic sales stood at 1,85,252 units. Exports were 44,219 units.

Domestic passenger vehicle sales grew 36.9 percent to 1,81,838 units. Utility vehicles led the charge with a 62 percent jump to 78,911 units. Models in the segment include the Brezza, Ertiga, Fronx and Grand Vitara.

Mini and compact car sales rose 24 percent to 91,887 units. The company said dealers built up stock ahead of the festive season. Tata Motors’ passenger vehicle sales rose 15 percent to 70,210 units.

Its electric vehicle sales jumped 67 percent to 15,384 units. Hyundai Motor India posted its best-ever month with 77,916 total units. Mahindra also reported record domestic sales.

The industry numbers point to strong pre-festive demand across the country.

Hyundai Motor India reported its best month ever with 77,916 total units, up 10.8 percent. Mahindra posted record domestic passenger vehicle sales with 14 percent growth. Electric car registrations hit a record 35,948 units in September, up 94 percent, taking EV share to 8.3 percent of the market.