Auto retail sales reach 25.91 lakh units in July 2026

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Indian automobile retail sales reached 25,91,138 units in July 2026, rising 25.89% from a year earlier, according to Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations data reported by NDTV Profit and The Hindu. Sales were nearly unchanged from June, slipping 0.16%.

Growth was recorded across all vehicle categories. Two-wheelers rose 28.25%, passenger vehicles 19.13%, commercial vehicles 24.04%, three-wheelers 16.16%, tractors 28.10% and wheeled construction equipment 46.07%. Electric vehicle retail sales reached a monthly record of 3,27,901 units. EV penetration increased to about 12.7% from 9.6% a year earlier.

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The figures indicate strong broad-based retail demand, with rural sales leading in several categories and electric vehicles gaining share. However, monthly records do not by themselves show whether the trend will continue. The comparison also follows a weaker July last year, as noted by FADA. Claims linking growth to GST changes, financing or festival timing are explanations from dealers, not independently established conclusions.

Sources (2): ndtvprofit.com, thehindu.com

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