Toyota Kirloskar Motor has reported total sales of 32,086 units in April 2026, registering a healthy growth of 17.41% year-on-year as compared to 27,329 units sold in April 2025. The performance was largely driven by strong domestic demand, even as exports declined during the month. However, on a month-on-month basis, sales declined by 14.14% compared to 35,125 units in March 2026, marking a general decline since the year-end.
Domestic sales growth pace
Toyota’s domestic sales stood at 30,159 units, a strong growth of 21.45% as compared to 24,833 units sold in April last year. Domestic demand remains the primary growth driver, contributing the majority to overall volumes.
The company highlighted that strong customer response to its product lineup, especially hybrid offerings, has helped maintain the momentum. An important milestone during the month was crossing 2 lakh cumulative sales of Innova HighCross, reinforcing the growing acceptance of hybrid technology in India.
Decline in exports, impact overall mix
Exports stood at 1,927 units in April 2026, down 22.80% from 2,496 units in April 2025. The decline in export volumes slightly overshadowed the strong domestic growth, although the overall performance remained positive. The share of exports in total sales remains relatively low compared to domestic sales.
Year-on-year performance remains strong
Looking at the broader trend, Toyota’s performance for the January-April 2026 period remains strong. The company recorded total sales of 1,37,194 units during the period, which is 19.14% higher than 1,15,157 units sold in the same period last year. Domestic sales rose 19.71% to 1,26,651 units, while exports grew 12.65% to 10,543 units.
Apart from its strong hybrid push, Toyota is also preparing to enter the pure electric vehicle sector in India. The company is all set to launch its first all-electric model Ebela in the near future. The move is an important step in Toyota’s India strategy, as it looks to expand beyond hybrids into full-fledged EVs. With testing and preparations already underway, the upcoming electric offering is expected to further strengthen Toyota’s portfolio and meet the growing demand for electrified mobility in the country.
Commenting on sales performance, Mr. Sabri Manohar, Executive Vice President, Sales-Service-Used Car Business, Toyota Kirloskar Motorsaid, “Our sales performance in April 2026 reflects steady and sustained progress, driven by strong focus on customer centricity, product excellence and disciplined execution across markets. A key highlight during the month was Innova HiCross achieving the 2 lakh cumulative sales milestone, reinforcing the positive and growing market acceptance of our hybrid offerings.
Despite changing industry conditions, our continued efforts to align technological innovations with customer expectations are driving our good performance. We are confident that this momentum, supported by our expanded product portfolio and a strong dealer network, will sustain our growth in the coming months.