Auto sales fall 4% in July; PV, two-wheeler demand drags retail volumes
Passenger vehicle and two-wheeler sales saw Y-o-Y declines in July even as tractor sales rose 11% and commercial vehicle demand held steady, says Fada
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Domestic automobile retail sales in July fell 4 per cent year-on-year due to softer demand for passenger vehicles and two-wheelers, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (Fada) said on Thursday. Total vehicle registrations dropped to 1,964,213 units last month, down from 2,052,759 units in July 2024. Fada attributed the dip largely to a high-base effect. Passenger vehicle (PV) sales saw a modest decline to 328,613 units from 331,280 units a year ago. Fada noted that while auspicious delivery dates, targeted schemes, and rural marketing helped support demand in hinterlands, urban sentiment remained muted amid cautious consumer behaviour. With inventory levels stable at
First Published: Aug 07 2025 | 3:29 PM IST
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