October 6, 2026 12:53 PM

Auto retail sales hit record 25.37 lakh units in September, up 31.82% yoy

Automobile retail sales in India rose 31.82 per cent year-on-year to a record 25,36,920 units in September, with five of six vehicle categories registering their highest-ever September sales, according to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA).   Retail sales also increased 4.69 per cent month-on-month in September, taking the first half of FY27 to a record 1,55,12,319 units, up 20.77 per cent from the corresponding period last year.   However, FADA cautioned that the sha...

January 6, 2026 3:22 PM

India’s auto retail sales rise 7.7% in 2025 as demand rebounds in second half: FADA

India’s automobile retail industry closed 2025 with steady growth across most segments, aided by a strong recovery in the second half of the year, industry body Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations said on Monday. According to FADA data, total vehicle retail sales stood at 28.16 million units in 2025, registering a year-on-year growth of 7.71 per cent. The association described the year as a “two-half year,” with demand remaining muted until August before gathering momentum from ...