Tata Motors' total sales for December 2015 were 39,973 vehicles, a 4% decrease from the previous year. Light commercial vehicle (LCV) sales grew 11% in December, bucking recent declining trends, while medium and heavy commercial vehicle (M&HCV) sales increased 2%. Exports also rose 15% compared to December 2014. However, passenger vehicle sales fell 33% due to high sales in December 2014 in anticipation of an excise tax increase. For the full fiscal year, total sales increased 1% while commercial vehicle sales domestically declined 3% and passenger vehicle sales grew 5%.