Car Sales

Electric vehicle sales rose 26% during Navratri as higher petrol prices boosted demand, but supply shortages, component constraints and rising bookings left dealers struggling to meet festive demand.

The gap between car wholesales and retail registrations narrowed 45% Y-o-Y in September, as strong festive demand kept dealer inventories lower than last year despite increased dispatches.

Passenger vehicle wholesales rise 30.7% in Q2; heavy trucks and scooters lead growth in their respective segments

Domestic passenger vehicle wholesales reached 463,081 units in September, with Maruti Suzuki reporting 36.9 per cent growth as small cars and CNG models gained momentum

Mahindra has raised monthly capacity for the Thar and Thar Roxx to around 11,000 units and built more than 30 days of inventory ahead of the festive season

Dealers being asked to invest crores on short-term letters of intent, says FADA president Sai Giridhar

Petrol car penetration fell to a record low of 41.68% in July as E20 concerns pushed buyers towards CNG, hybrids and EVs, according to FADA

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Alternative-fuel vehicles account for a record 40.4% of retail car sales in June as higher petrol and diesel prices boost demand

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Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India on Friday reported a record total sales of 2,39,646 units in April, a 33.29 per cent year-on-year growth, making a strong start to the new fiscal with its small cars showing robust growth. The company had sold a total of 1,79,791 units in the same month last year, Maruti Suzuki India said. Domestic sales also reached an all-time high of 1,91,122 units in April compared to 1,42,053 units in the year-ago month. "We are starting this year with a big bang. Small cars have contributed significantly to this growth," Maruti Suzuki India Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, Partho Banerjee told PTI. The previous highest domestic sales registered by the company were in December 2025 at 1,82,165 units, he added. Banerjee said the company's mini vertical has witnessed a strong growth in April, dispelling doubts over the future of the segment that many people have. "With 153 per cent growth, it clearly shows that there is demand in the market and

Passenger vehicle demand outstrips supply in FY26, tightening inventories and extending wait times as automakers struggle to match strong retail momentum

Passenger vehicles, two-wheelers, three-wheelers and commercial vehicles hit highest February sales ever, reflecting broad-based demand and GST 2.0 impact

Government schemes such as the PM E-Drive initiative, with allocations of around Rs 2,000 crore for charging points deployment, are helping accelerate rollout

SIAM data show PV wholesales rose 20.6 per cent year-on-year in Oct-Dec 2025 to a record 1.28 million units, while calendar-year dispatches and exports also hit new highs

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Banerjee said that the wholesales in December are also expected to be good as the production team is working overtime to satisfy the high demand

Market leader Maruti Suzuki reported a 21 per cent year-on-year rise in domestic sales, driven by sport utility vehicles as well as small cars like Alto

India's pre-owned car market is expanding fast as buyers prioritise SUVs, safer models, trusted brands, and certified dealers - signalling a shift from affordability to aspiration in FY25

Festivals also contribute to the rise in overall automobile retail sales, says dealers association