Atul Auto Limited has released its sales update for January 2026, reporting a strong year-on-year increase in overall three-wheeler volumes, led primarily by solid growth in the internal combustion (IC) engine segment across domestic and export markets.
In the domestic market, the company recorded total sales of 2,942 three-wheelers in January 2026, compared with 2,378 units in January 2025, registering a 23.72% YoY growth. The IC engine segment remained the main growth driver, with sales rising sharply during the month.
Sales of EV-L3 vehicles stood at 537 units, reflecting a modest 3.47% YoY increase. In contrast, EV-L5 domestic sales declined to 104 units, down 53.78% YoY, indicating near-term softness in this category.
On a year-to-date (YTD) basis for FY 2025–26, domestic sales reached 26,579 units, up from 25,025 units in the corresponding period of the previous year, marking a 6.21% growth. IC engine vehicle volumes increased 12.30% YoY to 19,888 units. While EV-L3 sales declined 12.59% YoY on a YTD basis, EV-L5 volumes rose 13.48% YoY, pointing to improving longer-term demand trends.
In the domestic plus export segment, Atul Auto reported total sales of 3,606 units in January 2026, compared with 2,772 units in January 2025, translating into a robust 30.09% YoY growth. IC engine three-wheeler sales surged 46.20% YoY during the month, underscoring strong demand across markets.
For the YTD period, combined domestic and export sales increased to 30,799 units, up from 27,419 units last year, registering an overall 12.33% growth. The IC engine category continued to outperform with a 20.01% YoY rise in YTD volumes.
The company also stated that EV-L5 vehicle sales were undertaken by its subsidiary, Atul Greentech Private Limited, and that sales of electric L5 vehicles by the subsidiary were carried out up to 14 January 2026.
