Nissan India registered the highest sales in 7 years

Nissan Motor India sold 99,000 units in consolidated sales in fiscal 2024-25 with its highest annual sales results since fiscal 2017-18. This milestone includes over 28,000 units sold in the domestic market, as well as over 71,000 units exported, which is largely driven by the popularity of the new Nissan Magnite B-SUV.

The new Magnite, launched in October 2024, not only strengthens Nissan’s domestic portfolio, but also plays a key role in its global strategy. exist’A car, a worldInitiative, Magnite has now been exported to more than 65 countries, including left-handed drive (LHD) markets such as Saudi Arabia. Export figures mark India’s highest historical record, highlighting the country’s importance as a global manufacturing and export hub.

The highest sales in 7 years

Nissan’s consolidated sales in fiscal 25 increased by 35% year-on-year. Despite the increasing competition and the shift to alternative fuel vehicles on the Indian market, Magnite helped maintain strong domestic momentum. The vehicle crossed a cumulative sales milestone of 1.5 million units in August 2024, with the new version reaching more than 10,000 pre-orders within three months of its release.

Export volumes grew from 42,978 units in FY23 to 71,000 units in FY25 – an unprecedented 65% increase. New RHD and LHD versions of Magnite are being shipped to multiple global markets, supporting Nissan’s goal to cater to a wider international customer base. Nissan also announced New Magnite costs up to 3% Of all variants, effective from April 1, 2025 to offset the rise in input and operating costs.

Strategic restructuring future growth

As part of its global turnaround strategy, Nissan announced a restructuring of its Indian operations. The company is offloading its stake in Chennai joint venture to alliance partners while reaffirming its commitment to Indian customers, employees and dealer partners.

Frank Torres, Division Vice President, Amieo Regional Business Transformation Nissan India’s president says“India remains a strong pillar of growth for Nissan drive by the continued success of the Nissan Magnite. The export of the new Nissan Magnite expanded to over 65 international geography including LHD markets this year. Nissan remain committed to the Indian market, customers, dealer partners, employees & stakeholders. Nissan & its dealer partners will continue to provide Sales & Service to customers of existing and future new models.”

New models and network extensions

In addition to size, Nissan also announced Two new models are coming soon – The all-new 7-seat B-MPV and 5-seat C-SUV – to further strengthen its lineup in India. The new cars will share platforms with Renault Tribre and Renault Duster respectively.

Nissan India Managing Director Saurabh Stomach said, “This year has been a challenging one for the auto industry. Although this, the New Magnite has shown and has proven that it remains a strong favorite among the B-SUV customers. The continued expansion of our dealership network reflects our commitment to improving accessibility and customer service. As we move forward, with the recent announcement of the additions of an All-New 7-seater B-MPV and 5-seater C-SUV and we are focused on offering an exciting product portfolio and expanding our network of dealers further enhances the customer experience.”