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Total vehicle retail sales in India grow modest 2.84% in August: FADA
Sep-08-2025

Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has said that total vehicle retail sales in India grew by a modest 2.84 per cent at 19,64,547 units in August 2025 as against 19,10,312 units in the same month last year, as customers postponed purchases expecting a price cut ahead of GST reforms. It said passenger vehicle (PV) sales were marginally up at 3,23,256 units in August 2025 as compared to 3,20,291 units in August 2024. 

FADA said PV retails in August recorded a modest growth of 0.93 per cent YoY. The month began on a positive note with healthy enquiries and festive bookings, but momentum slowed in the latter half as the announcement of GST 2.0 reforms led many customers to postpone purchases, anticipating a price reduction. Two-wheeler retail sales in August 2025 were at 13,73,675 units as against 13,44,380 units in the year-ago month, up 2.18 per cent.

The dealer's body said in the two-wheeler segment enquiries remained strong, fuelled by the onset of festivals such as Onam and Ganesh Chaturthi, with many customers keen on auspicious-day deliveries. However, excessive rains and localised floods in North India disrupted rural mobility, while erratic supply of popular scooter models constrained conversions. The landmark GST 2.0 announcement also led to buyers deferring purchases to September in anticipation of lower rates.

Despite these factors, it said overall sentiment is steady, and dealers remain confident that the festive season ahead will unlock robust growth momentum. The commercial vehicle segment witnessed a growth of 8.55 per cent at 75,592 units in August 2025 as compared to 69,635 units in August last year. Three-wheeler retail sales were at 1,03,105 units in August 2025 as compared to 1,05,493 units in the year-ago month, down 2.26 per cent.   


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