Economy
India Auto Retail Sales Surge 31% Year-on-Year in September
The Hindu1h
THE BRIEF
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India's auto retail sales reached 25,36,920 units in September 2026, marking a 31.82% increase year-on-year, according to FADA data.
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Two-wheeler retail sales hit 17,90,188 units, rising 33.08% year-on-year to record the best-ever September and standing 15.3% above the 2018 pre-Covid peak.
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Passenger vehicle inventory at dealerships rose to 43 to 45 days, remaining well above FADA's recommended 21-day benchmark due to upcoming festivals.