The financial year ending March 2025 (FY25) marked a period of significant transition within the Indian two-wheeler (2W) market. While the overall segment posted moderate growth, the competitive landscape saw notable shifts, particularly with Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) making substantial inroads, according to the latest retail sales data from the Federation of Automobile… Continue reading Honda, TVS & Suzuki – The Gainers of FY25 Two-Wheeler Market
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M&M Emerges as the Big Winner in FY25 as Rivals Slip
In a year marked by moderate growth and shifting consumer preferences, Mahindra & Mahindra has emerged as the undisputed star performer in India’s passenger vehicle market, posting a remarkable 19.95% year-on-year growth while industry veterans fought to maintain their positions. The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) released its comprehensive analysis of the financial year… Continue reading M&M Emerges as the Big Winner in FY25 as Rivals Slip
Two-Wheeler Retail Sales Growth Slows in March 2025
In a mixed indicator for India’s automotive sector, two-wheeler retail sales registered a moderate 1.77% year-over-year decline in March 2025, with registrations totaling 15,08,232 units compared to 15,35,398 units in March 2024, according to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). Despite the March contraction, the overall fiscal year 2025 ended on… Continue reading Two-Wheeler Retail Sales Growth Slows in March 2025
Tractor Retail Sales Decline in March 2025, Signaling Agri Sector Challenges
Tractor retail sales experienced a notable downturn in March 2025, registering a concerning 5.71% year-over-year decline with 74,013 units sold compared to 78,495 units in March 2024, according to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). This March contraction continues a pattern of weakness in a segment that serves as a critical… Continue reading Tractor Retail Sales Decline in March 2025, Signaling Agri Sector Challenges
Three-Wheeler Retail Sales Momentum Falters in March 2025
Three-wheeler retail sales experienced a notable setback in March 2025, registering a 5.67% year-over-year decline with 99,376 units sold compared to 105,352 units in March 2024, according to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). This March contraction marks a worrying end to what was otherwise a positive fiscal year for the… Continue reading Three-Wheeler Retail Sales Momentum Falters in March 2025
CV Retail Sales Face Headwinds IN March Despite Modest Growth
Commercial Vehicle (CV) retail sales showed signs of recovery in March 2025, registering a moderate 2.68% year-over-year growth with 94,764 units sold compared to 92,292 units in March 2024, according to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). This positive end to the fiscal year provides a glimmer of hope for a… Continue reading CV Retail Sales Face Headwinds IN March Despite Modest Growth
Passenger Vehicle Retail Sales Rebound in March, Breaking Months-Long Slump
In a welcome sign for India’s automotive sector, passenger vehicle (PV) retail sales registered an impressive 6.26% year-over-year growth in March 2025, reaching 350,603 units compared to 329,946 units in March 2024, according to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). The March growth represents a significant turnaround after months of subdued… Continue reading Passenger Vehicle Retail Sales Rebound in March, Breaking Months-Long Slump
Exclusive: UP, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu drive double-digit EV sales growth in FY2025
If India’s electric vehicle (EV) industry came within an arm’s length of hitting the 2-million retail sales milestone with 1.96 million units and 17% growth in FY2025, it is thanks to the strong demand for zero-emission vehicles in its major EV-buying markets. The market scenario is similar to CY2024, which saw retail sales of 1.95… Continue reading Exclusive: UP, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu drive double-digit EV sales growth in FY2025
Hybrids can be sold until 2035 as government relaxes EV targets
Toyota, for example, had previously threatened “there would be an impact on a number of areas” of its business in the UK if full-hybrids – like the Corolla it builds at Burnaston in Derbyshire – were banned from sale alongside pure-ICE cars in 2030. And Kia’s UK boss Paul Philpott told Autocar recently that clarity… Continue reading Hybrids can be sold until 2035 as government relaxes EV targets
British Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover Pauses Shipments to U.S.
The luxury automaker, which faces 25 percent import tariffs, said it was halting shipments in April as it addresses the new trading terms. Go to Source