Passenger Vehicle Sales Surge, But Two-Wheelers Decline: SIAM Report
SIAM reported a 4% year-on-year increase in passenger vehicle dispatches in April 2025, reaching a record 3.49 lakh units. However, two-wheeler dispatches decreased by 17% to 14.58 lakh units. The industry has adapted to new regulations and is expected to recover in the following months.
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In a revealing update from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), dispatches of passenger vehicles to dealerships showed a promising 4% increase year-on-year in April 2025, with 3,48,847 units moved as compared to April of the previous year. This marks the highest-ever sales recorded for the month of April.
Director General Rajesh Menon highlighted that despite these gains in passenger vehicles, the two-wheeler segment faced a significant downturn, experiencing a 17% decline in dispatches. Total units fell to 14,58,784, impacted by a high baseline set the year before.
Three-wheelers also saw a slight decrease in sales. Menon emphasized the industry's smooth transition to comply with new On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) 2 regulations and the rollout of E-20 compliant gasoline vehicles, setting a course for potential growth in the forthcoming months.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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