Executive Summary
India's three-wheeler market recorded 47,271 unit sales in April 2026, representing a -4.8% month-on-month change. Bajaj maintained market leadership with 43.6% market share. The E-Rickshaw segment led the market performance.
Market Overview — April 2026
| Segment | April 2026 | Prev Month | MoM | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Rickshaw | 9,350 | 9,261 | +1.0% | — |
| Goods | 13,897 | 15,356 | -9.5% | — |
| Passenger | 24,024 | 25,027 | -4.0% | — |
| Total | 47,271 | 49,644 | -4.8% |
OEM Performance
Market Share Distribution
OEM Sales & Growth
Segment Analysis
State-wise Performance
Top States by Sales Volume
| # | State | Sales | MoM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uttar Pradesh | 6,938 | -97.3% |
| 2 | Maharashtra | 6,471 | -97.3% |
| 3 | Gujarat | 4,906 | -97.3% |
| 4 | Tamil Nadu | 4,440 | -97.3% |
| 5 | Rajasthan | 3,987 | -97.3% |
| 6 | Karnataka | 3,477 | -97.3% |
| 7 | Madhya Pradesh | 2,959 | -97.3% |
| 8 | Andhra Pradesh | 2,479 | -97.3% |
| 9 | West Bengal | 2,476 | -97.3% |
| 10 | Telangana | 1,934 | -97.4% |
Dealer Intelligence
Top Performing Dealers
| Dealer | OEM | Location | Sales | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jai Bharat Automobiles (Force) | Force Motors | Karnataka, City | 200 | +35.1% |
| Vijay Motors (Mahindra) | Mahindra | Gujarat, City | 200 | +143.9% |
| Vijay Motors (TVS) | TVS | Uttar Pradesh, City | 198 | +115.2% |
| Shree Ganesh Automobiles (Mahindra) | Mahindra | Karnataka, City | 197 | +60.2% |
| Deepak Motors (Atul) | Atul | Gujarat, City | 195 | +30.0% |
| Galaxy Vehicles (Bajaj) | Bajaj | Uttar Pradesh, City | 194 | +70.2% |
| Shree Ganesh Automobiles (TVS) | TVS | Gujarat, City | 192 | +64.1% |
| AutoWorld (Force) | Force Motors | Gujarat, City | 192 | +13.6% |
| Fortune Motors (Bajaj) | Bajaj | Maharashtra, City | 192 | +93.9% |
| Atlas Motors (Mahindra) | Mahindra | Karnataka, City | 192 | +22.3% |
Fastest Growing Dealers
Market Trends
National Highway construction activity boosted tipper and MHCV demand.
SUVs now account for over 45% of passenger car sales driven by customer preference.
Electric three-wheelers now dominate new registrations in major cities.
Electric scooters witnessing rapid adoption in urban markets.
Last-mile logistics growth continues to fuel demand for light commercial vehicles.
Ride-hailing platforms driving organized fleet demand.
Better credit availability supporting tractor purchases in key states.
GPS-enabled and precision farming tractors seeing increased demand.
Premium motorcycles (>150cc) showing strong growth momentum.
Electric small commercial vehicles saw growing adoption in metro cities.
Electric vehicles gaining traction in premium segment with new launches.
CNG three-wheelers gaining share in goods transportation segment.
Two-wheeler demand in rural markets showing signs of recovery.
Mandatory safety norms driving replacement demand in entry segments.
Tractor exports to Africa and ASEAN showing strong growth.
Prediction & Outlook
Looking ahead to May, the three-wheeler market is expected to grow with increasing adoption of electric variants, last-mile connectivity demand, and ride-sharing economy expansion.
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