Automobile production, domestic sales decline marginally in February

Manufacturers concerned about monthly sales during April to June

Production of automobiles, excluding commercial vehicles and three wheelers, has seen a marginal decline of 2.2 per cent to 2.27 million units during February compared to 2.32 million during the same month of last year. 

While sales during the month also saw a decline of 3.6 per cent to 1.89 million units in February this year compared to 1.96 million units in the same month a year ago, cumulative production and sales during April to February of 2018-19 has seen a growth compared to the same period last year.

During the 11 months ended February 28, 2019, total passenger vehicle production grew