Navratri auto sales rise 2% as passenger vehicles fall 14%
In short
FADA data shows vehicle sales rose 2% in the first nine days of Navratri. Passenger vehicle sales fell 14%, and the report says last year's GST-led demand surge made the base high.
This matters for auto sellers because festive demand is usually important for sales. The reporting does not say which brands gained or lost the most, or how the rest of Navratri will go.
What the reporting says
Vehicle sales rose 2% in the first nine days of Navratri, while passenger vehicle sales fell 14%, according to FADA data. The reporting says last year's GST-led demand surge created a high base, which likely weighed on this year's comparison. The immediate consequence is a mixed festive sales picture, but the report does not give company-level figures or a full-season outlook.
Why it matters
FADA data shows a 2% rise in overall vehicle sales in the first nine days of Navratri, while passenger vehicle sales declined 14%. The reported reason is a tough comparison with last year’s GST-led demand surge, which created a high base. The story points to a softer passenger-vehicle festive trend, but company-wise impact and the full Navratri outcome are not stated.