Bajaj Auto widens lead in three-wheeler sales, says Siam

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An abolition of permit system in Maharashtra and Karnataka and issuance of fresh permits in Delhi bumped up three-wheeler passenger carrier sales by 22 per cent in 11 months of the current financial year as compared to a year ago, according to Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturer (Siam). The volumes, however, were largely led by Bajaj Auto, which has been the biggest beneficiary. 
 
Sales of three-wheeler passenger carriers  increased to 4.57 lakh vehicles from April to February as compared to 3.74 lakh vehicles a year ago, Siam said. Bajaj Auto saw deliveries expand at a faster pace at 36