Citroen sees three-fold increase in sales in India in December quarter; export increases by 18.8%

Mumbai, French automaker Citroen on Tuesday said it is witnessing a three-fold consecutive jump in sales growth in India during the December quarter, with the brand contributing significantly to Stellantis Group’s exports from the country, which rose 18.8 percent in the current year.Over the year, Citroën said it has strengthened its portfolio with refreshed and new models, including the C3 Dark Edition, Aircross, C3X, Basalt and Aircross X.

Citroen India said it saw healthy growth and positive momentum in the second half of this calendar year, with sales in the December quarter to date three times higher than in the third quarter, driven by Citroen 2.0 – – “Shift Into The New” strategy.

European auto giant Atllantis Group operates two brands in India: Citroen and Jeep.As part of Citroen India’s broader growth story, vehicle exports increased by 18.8 percent in 2025, driven by strong demand from Africa and ASEAN markets, the company said.

This sharp increase strengthens India’s strategic role as a key manufacturing and export hub within Citroen and expands its global portfolio, it added.

The strategy, which was formally unveiled in August this year, outlined a long-term roadmap to deepen localization, expand dealer and service footprint and enhance customer-centric product and ownership experiences across India. “With a sharp focus on localization, enhancing India-first product interventions and increasing customer accessibility, we have created a strong and sustainable growth path,” said Shailesh Hazela, CEO and Managing Director, Stellantis India.

He said the Citroen brand achieved triple sales in the fourth quarter compared to the third quarter and contributed significantly to Stellantis India’s 18.8 percent export growth by 2025. “With the Basalt joining our global export portfolio in 2026, India is quickly becoming a core pillar of Citroen’s long-term product development, manufacturing and technology strategy,” Hazela added.

Growth was supported by continued product innovation, expanded export programs and strengthened engineering and software capabilities as the quarter progresses, Citroen India said.

The renewed focus on India-focused products, expanded customer ecosystem and strengthened manufacturing capabilities have accelerated Citroen’s domestic growth and contribution to Stellantis’ export performance, the company said.

Citroen said it continues to make financing and ownership easier and more accessible and has entered into partnerships with multiple financial institutions in HDFC Bank and IndusInd General in 2025. Citroen added that the company has also worked with mobility providers to integrate its electric vehicles into urban fleets, supporting wider EV adoption.

Looking ahead, Citroen India will continue to expand its retail and product portfolio, accelerate India-focused innovations, scale up exports and strengthen sustainable mobility solutions, including electric vehicles.