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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....