September 7, 2026 12:27 PM

Auto retail sales hit record 24.23 lakh units in Aug; alternative-fuel PVs overtake petrol: FADA

Automobile retail sales in India grew 17.51 per cent to a record 24,23,201 units in August, riding on continued momentum of GST 2.0 despite a seasonal monsoon lull and the delayed onset of the festive calendar, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) said on Monday. In August last year, total automobile retail sales in India stood at 20,62,038 units, FADA said in a statement. For the first time in India’s history, PV alternative-fuel share (CNG + Hybrid + EV) reached 41.95 p...

July 6, 2026 11:45 AM

India auto industry sees best June ever, retails over 25.5 lakh units at 21.83 pc growth

The Indian auto industry saw best June ever recorded, retailing 25,57,234 units last month which is a robust 21.83 per cent year-on-year growth and a 1.03 per cent rise over May, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) data showed on Monday. Passenger vehicle (PV) sales to customers reached 4,10,853 units in June, rising 28.6% compared with the same month last year and 2% from May. This made it the strongest June ever for passenger vehicle sales. Growth was driven more by rural...

December 8, 2025 12:57 PM

GST cuts and continued offers defy November trends, Auto retail sales up 2.14% : FADA

Retail vehicle sales in India defied previous years’ trends in November, registering a marginal but modest growth of 2.14 per cent, thanks to GST rate cuts and offers from dealers and automakers. The total November sales, all vehicle types included, were at little over 33 lakh units, data made available by Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) showed. Traditionally, auto retail eases in the month following the festival cycle. However, this year, most festive registrations wer...