SML Isuzu September 2025 Sales Decline by 10%, Half-Year Performance Up 7%

Key Highlights

• SML Isuzu sold 950 units in September 2025, down 10% YoY.

• Cargo vehicle sales fell 9% to 370 units.

• Passenger vehicle sales declined 10% to 580 units.

• April–September 2025 sales rose 7% to 8,145 units.

• Cargo vehicle sales surged 29% in the half-year period.

SML Isuzu Limited has announced its sales report for September 2025, showing a decline in monthly sales but strong overall growth for the April–September period of the current fiscal year.

September 2025 Sales Performance

The commercial vehicle manufacturer sold 950 units in September 2025, down 10% from 1,055 units in September 2024. The decline was visible in both cargo and passenger vehicle segments, reflecting weak demand and challenging market conditions.

• Cargo vehicles: Sales dropped to 370 units in September 2025, down 9% from 407 units in September 2024. This segment is highly dependent on freight movement and overall economic activity.

• Passenger vehicles: Sales declined to 580 units in September 2025, a 10% fall compared to 648 units in September 2024. This drop highlights rising competition in the light commercial passenger market.

April–September 2025 Sales Growth

Despite the September drop, SML Isuzu reported a 7% sales growth in the first half of FY2025-26. The company sold 8,145 units between April and September 2025, compared to 7,627 units in the same period last year.

• Cargo vehicles: Strong demand helped this segment record 2,422 units sold, up 29% from 1,879 units in April–September 2024. The growth was mainly supported by increasing needs in logistics and goods transportation.

• Passenger vehicles: This segment remained stable with 5,723 units sold during April–September 2025, slightly lower than 5,748 units in the same period last year, showing only a 0.4% decline.

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CMV360 Says

While September 2025 was a weak month for SML Isuzu due to lower sales in both cargo and passenger vehicles, the company managed to show positive growth of 7% in half-yearly sales. The strong demand for cargo vehicles offset the slight decline in passenger vehicles, indicating that SML Isuzu continues to hold a steady position in the commercial vehicle market despite short-term challenges.