Passenger Vehicle Sales
Auto retail sales up 13.3 pc at 2,96,71,064 units in FY26: FADA
Auto retail sales up 13.3 pc at 2,96,71,064 units in FY26: FADA
3 min read6 Apr 2026Mahindra's no. 2 spot under threat as Tata Motors gathers momentum
According to Mint’s review of the government's Vahan portal data, Tata Motors PV sold about 408,000 cars between September, when the govt cut GST, and March, higher than the 396,000 units sold by Mahindra and Mahindra.
3 min read2 Apr 2026GST cuts clearly reduced inflation, but did they actually stoke demand?
Some early indicators, particularly passenger vehicle sales, suggest an increase in demand. But the signals are not as clear for other goods and services owing to a lack of robust data.
3 min read15 Dec 2025Why December 2025 is the best car-buying window - there's more to it than GST cuts
The Indian automotive sector is experiencing strong growth due to record festive sales and tax reforms. Year-end stock-clearances are expected to gain, with the GST cuts on small cars boosting affordability, leading to significant sales increases.
6 min read11 Dec 2025In charts: Will India’s passenger car market continue revving up after November surge?
Car registrations barely grew between January and September 2025, compared to the same period last year. But a turnaround in October and an unusually strong November suggest a recovery may be taking hold.
2 min read11 Dec 2025Carmakers see drop in sales in August as buyers delay purchases ahead of a proposed GST reform
Maruti Suzuki India volumes remained largely stable, slipping 0.6% YoY to 180,683 units. A strong 40.5% YoY growth in exports was offset by a 7.5% YoY drop in domestic sales. Hyundai Motor India reported a 4.2% YoY decline in PV sales, while Tata Motors’ volumes fell 2.6% YoY to 43,315 units.
2 min read2 Sep 2025April auto sales: SUVs race ahead while small cars lose momentum
In April, Maruti Suzuki saw a 4.3% increase in utility vehicle sales while mini-car sales plummeted by 45%. The overall car market faces challenges from affordability issues and changing consumer preferences, with growth projected at only 1%-2% for the current financial year.
2 min read2 May 2025Tata Motors sales drop 6% to 72,753 units in April; EV volumes plunge 16% YoY
Passenger vehicle (PV) sales, including EVs, came in at 45,532 units, a 5% drop from April 2024. Domestic PV sales stood at 45,199 units, down 6% YoY. EV sales (domestic + international) fell 16% YoY to 5,318 units, signaling continued pressure on electric mobility demand amid rising competition.
1 min read1 May 2025Dealers wilt as car buyers shun heat
Heatwave impacts car sales in India with dwindling footfall and delayed purchases. Dealers increase discounts and offer home test drives to attract buyers. Inventory stress expected in June as demand declines.
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