SUV sales a bright spot in Indian carmakers' October dispatches to dealers

Top Indian carmakers saw a significant rise in SUV sales in October, driven by festive demand, but small-car sales remained weak. Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra and Mahindra, and Hyundai Motor India all posted record or high SUV sales. Meanwhile, overall domestic sales were mixed, with Maruti and Hyundai facing challenges due to low small-car demand.