New Delhi, Nov. 18 -- Maharashtra has emerged as the top-performing state in India's automobile retail market in the second quarter (Q2) of FY 2025-26, leading sales in both passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles, while Uttar Pradesh followed closely with strong numbers across segments, including two-wheelers and three-wheelers.

According to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), in the passenger vehicle (PV) segment, India recorded 10.39 lakh units in Q2. Maharashtra topped the country with 1.32 lakh units, reflecting its strong urban and semi-urban demand base. The PV sales in Q2 recorded a 12.7 per cent increase.

Uttar Pradesh ranked second, followed by Gujarat (8.5 per cent), Karnataka (7.4 per c...