Nissan India sales rise 147% in August 2026 — Tekton exports begin
- 1Nissan Motor India reported total wholesales of 9,350 units in August 2026
- 2Domestic wholesale growth stood at 147 percent year-on-year
- 3Nissan has begun exporting the Tekton to South Africa, Bhutan and Nepal
Nissan Motor India reported total wholesales of 9,350 units for August 2026, combining 3,426 units sold domestically with 5,924 units exported. The bigger story this month is the scale of domestic growth, which came in at 147% year-on-year, alongside the start of international shipments for the newly launched Tekton.
Nissan sales August 2026 — Domestic growth
| Comparison | Aug 2026 | Previous Period | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year-on-Year (YoY) | 3,426 | Aug 2025: 1,387 | +2,039 (+147%) |
| Month-on-Month (MoM) | 3,426 | Jul 2026: 4,518 | -1,092 (-24.17%) |
Nissan sold 3,426 units in August 2026, up sharply from 1,387 units in August 2025. This is a growth of 2,039 units, or around 147% YoY. However, sales fell from 4,518 units in July 2026, marking a 1,092-unit or 24.17% decline MoM.
Nissan model-wise monthly car sales in India
| Model | Mar 2026 | Apr 2026 | May 2026 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2026 | Aug 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Magnite | 2,033 | 1,775 | 1,665 | 1,167 | 1,462 | 1,384 |
| Nissan Gravite | 2,375 | 1,428 | 1,283 | 1,839 | 1,386 | 0 |
| Nissan Tekton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,670 | 0 |
| Total monthly sales | 4,408 | 3,203 | 2,948 | 3,006 | 4,518 | 1,384 |
Nissan sold 1,384 cars in August 2026, all of which came from the Magnite. The Magnite recorded 1,384 units, while the Gravite and Tekton reported no sales during the month. The company had sold 4,518 units in July 2026, making August sales 3,134 units lower than the previous month. The Tekton had recorded 1,670 units in July, while the Gravite sold 1,386 units.
Nissan Tekton exports begin
Along with its domestic sales, Nissan has started exporting the Tekton. The first batch of more than 1,300 units has been sent to South Africa, Bhutan and Nepal. This is the first step in the SUV’s international rollout under Nissan’s “One Car. One World” plan, which aims to sell India-made vehicles in global markets with the same quality standards.
Nissan India Managing Director Saurabh Vatsa said the Tekton has received a good response and helped the company’s domestic wholesale numbers in August. He also said the exports show the quality and competitiveness of vehicles made in India.
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