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October 7, 2026 4:15 PM

India’s EV retail sales surge 74% to record 3.33 lakh units in September: FADA

India’s electric vehicle market recorded its highest-ever monthly retail sales in September, with total sales reaching 3,33,634 units, registering a 74 per cent year-on-year increase, according to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) on Wednesday. EV penetration across vehicle categories also rose to around 13 per cent in September, compared with approximately 10 per cent during the same month last year. The record performance was driven by strong...

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...

August 7, 2026 4:25 PM

EV retail sales hit record high in July, rise 66% Year-on-Year: FADA

India recorded its highest-ever monthly electric vehicle (EV) retail sales in July 2026, with registrations reaching 3,27,901 units, a growth of over 66 per cent year-on-year, according to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). The strong performance meant that nearly one in every eight vehicles sold in the country during the month was electric, reflecting the growing adoption of EVs across segments. FADA also noted that concerns over potential disruptions arising from the W...

July 7, 2026 3:11 PM

Passenger EV Sales Surge 108%, Electric Two-Wheelers Up 75% in June: FADA

Retail sales of electric vehicles (EVs) continued to register strong growth across major vehicle segments in June 2026, with electric passenger vehicle sales more than doubling year-on-year, while electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers and commercial vehicles also posted robust gains, according to retail sales data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). Electric passenger vehicle retail sales surged 107.75 per cent year-on-year to 31,823 units in June 2026, up from...

February 10, 2026 3:43 PM

India’s vehicle retail rises 17.61 pc in January: FADA

India’s overall vehicle retail market grew 17.61 per cent year-on-year to 27,22,558 units in January, driven by strong demand for two-wheelers and passenger vehicles, industry body Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) said on Tuesday. Passenger vehicle (PV) retail rose 7.22 per cent to 5,13,475 units during the month, with urban markets accounting for about 59.2 per cent of total volumes, according to a statement from FADA. Rural PV retail grew 14.43 per cent year-on-year, si...

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 ...

September 11, 2025 11:13 AM

Auto retail sector is key link between consumers and industry: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday described the automobile retail sector as a crucial interface between consumers and the industry, stressing its role in ensuring ethical marketing, fair financing and insurance practices, and smooth registration processes. Speaking at the inauguration of the 7th Auto Retail Conclave and 4th Finance & Insurance Summit organised by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), Goyal said the credibility of automobile c...

September 8, 2025 1:07 PM

India auto retail records 2.84% YoY growth in August; GST 2.0 and festive demand expected to boost sales: FADA

India’s auto retail sector registered a year-on-year (YoY) growth of 2.84% in August, driven by stronger performances in two-wheelers (2.18%), passenger vehicles (0.93%), commercial vehicles (8.55%) and tractors (30.14%), said a report by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). However, three-wheelers declined by 2.26%, while construction equipment saw a sharper fall of 26.45%. FADA President C.S. Vigneshwar said the month reflected strong festive sentiment with Onam and Gan...

February 6, 2025 3:07 PM

Auto sales up 6.6% in January, dealers have mixed expectations for coming months: FADA

The Indian automobile retail sector saw a strong start to 2025, with overall sales increasing by 6.6% year-on-year (YoY) in January, according to the latest report by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). Despite the positive numbers, the association noted that auto dealers have mixed expectations for the coming months. Nearly half (46%) anticipate further growth in sales, while 43% believe sales will remain steady. About 11% of dealers foresee a decline, reflecting the ind...

November 6, 2024 3:20 PM

Auto sales up 32% amid festive demand in October: FADA

India’s auto market saw a 32% year-on-year growth across all vehicle categories in October, as reported by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) on Wednesday. The two-wheeler segment led the charge with a 36% YoY increase in sales. The surge was fueled by the convergence of major festivals like Navratri and Diwali, which spurred consumer purchasing. Additionally, the growth was bolstered by favorable festive discounts, new model introductions, and better stock availability....