Here are visuals highlighting some of the top cars exported from India, iconic export hubs, and key manufacturers.
Top Cars Exported from India – Overview
India’s automobile sector has seen a surge in global demand, with exports breaking records year after year. Here's a breakdown of the key players and models dominating exports:
1. Leading Exporters
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Maruti Suzuki is India’s top passenger vehicle exporter:
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Exported 332,585 units in FY25, marking its best-ever performance and constituting around 43% of India’s total passenger vehicle exports (The Economic Times, India Today, IBEF, Autonexa).
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Ships 17 models to about 100 countries including South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Chile, Japan, and Mexico (India Today, IBEF).
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Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) follows:
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Exported approximately 163,000 units in FY25, shipping to around 60 countries, with key markets being Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Mexico, Chile, and Peru (The Economic Times, IBEF, Autonexa, Reuters, HT Auto).
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Together, Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai account for nearly two-thirds of all car exports from India (IBEF, Autonexa).
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Other contributors: Nissan, Honda Cars India, and Volkswagen, with smaller shares of the export market (around 9%, 8%, and 6%, respectively) (The Economic Times, Autonexa).
2. Most Exported Models
Based on recent data, here are the top car models exported from India:
| Model | Brand | Approx. Export Units |
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| Baleno | Maruti Suzuki | ~93,000 (2024) (Prathamesh Enterprises) |
| Hyundai i10 / i20 | Hyundai | ~80,000 (Prathamesh Enterprises) |
| Kia Seltos | Kia | ~46,500 (Prathamesh Enterprises) |
| Kia Sonet | Kia | ~37,900 (Prathamesh Enterprises) |
| Renault Kwid | Renault | ~39,184 (Prathamesh Enterprises) |
| Dzire | Maruti Suzuki | ~48,000 in FY22 (ETAuto.com) |
| Swift | Maruti Suzuki | ~32,800 in FY22, >63,000 in 2023–24 (ETAuto.com, Fine Food) |
| Verna | Hyundai | ~31,100 in FY22 (ETAuto.com) |
| Creta | Hyundai | ~29,700 in FY22 (ETAuto.com) |
| Vento | Volkswagen | ~30,600 in FY22 (ETAuto.com) |
| Sunny | Nissan | ~29,600 in FY22 (ETAuto.com) |
| Grand i10 Nios / Aura | Hyundai / Maruti | Strong ongoing demand, especially in Q1 FY26 (Autocar Pro, Fine Food) |
| Fronx, Jimny | Maruti Suzuki | Among top exports in FY25 (India Today, The Economic Times) |
More detailed FY2024 figures from FineFood show:
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Baleno: ~95,200 units
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Grand i10: ~75,800 units
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Swift: ~63,000 units
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Kia Seltos: ~52,600 units
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Volkswagen Virtus: ~38,400 units (Fine Food).
3. Recent Highlights & Trends
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The Maruti Suzuki Fronx became the fastest Indian SUV to cross 100,000 export units in just 25 months (The Times of India).
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In Q1 FY2026, Top 10 models accounted for 64% of India’s passenger vehicle exports; major contributors include Maruti’s Fronx, Jimny, Swift, and Hyundai’s Verna, Grand i10, Aura (Autocar Pro).
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India's FY25 passenger vehicle exports were around 755,000–765,000, a record high and a 12–14% jump from FY24 (IBEF, The Economic Times, Autonexa).
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Government policy is pushing for 25% of production to be exported by 2030 (up from 14% in FY23) (IBEF).
Final Takeaway
India has firmly established itself as a global automotive export hub, driven by major players like Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai, and models like the Baleno, Swift, Verna, Fronx, and Jimny. With expanding production capacities and supportive policies, India is poised to grow its share in global car exports in the coming decade.
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