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Auto industry likely to clock 3.2 crore sales in 2026; Dhanteras deliveries boost outlook

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Auto industry likely to clock 3.2 crore sales in 2026; Dhanteras deliveries boost outlook

Auto industry likely to clock 3.2 crore sales in 2026; Dhanteras deliveries boost outlook

Strong Dhanteras demand, with leading carmakers anticipating double-digit growth in deliveries, reinforces FADA's optimistic outlook of 10% growth for the industry in CY2026.

PV retail sales are projected to reach 5.2-5.3 million units in CY2026, crossing the 5-million mark for the first time. (Disclaimer-Image is AI generated)

India's automobile retail sales, as per industry estimates, for the first time in history is expected to reach nearly 32 million (3.2 crore) units in calendar year 2026, registering around 10 per cent year-on-year growth, with strong festive demand boosting the market. Last year, in 2025, the auto industry clocked around 28 million units in overall retail. “Close to 32 million would be on the cards. Overall, we are anticipating 10 per cent growth versus last year,” Sai Giridhar, President of the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), told ETAuto. Advt

23 lakh units, through Dhanteras on November 6. Automakers reported strong delivery expectations for the occasion, with leading passenger vehicle manufacturers anticipating double-digit growth over the previous year. Partho Banerjee, Sr. Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki said, “We are expecting to deliver around 30,000 vehicles on Dhanteras this year. Both minor model changes, Brezza and Baleno, are getting a very good response.



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