Festive Demand Pushes Auto Retail Sales Up 21% to Record 52 Lakh Units
Pune: India’s automobile retail industry breaks its record best festive season performance everWith the increase in vehicle sales 21.1 percent annually with 52.38 lakh units According to, during the 42-day period from Dussehra to Diwali Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA).
Dealers had made sales 43.25 lakh units during the same festival period last year. President of FADA CS Vigneshwar He said this year’s festive season was a turning point for the automotive industry due to strong consumer confidence, GST 2.0 tax cuts and rising rural demand.
“October 2025 will be remembered as a landmark month for India’s automotive retailing, where reforms, festivities and rural revival came together to deliver record-breaking results,” Vigneshwar said.
Passenger vehicle sales increased 23 percent with 7,66,918 unitsfrom 6,21,539 units a year ago. He attributed the rise to increased affordability for middle-class buyers following the GST reforms.
Two-wheelers led the rise 22 percent growthsales 40,52,503 units against 33,27,198 units Last year was supported by stronger rural cash flows and affordability.
Three-wheeler and commercial vehicle sales also increased 9 percent And 15 percentrespectively during the festive window. Inside October 2025 onlyTotal retail sales reached a record 40.53 lakh unitsabove 41 percent annuallyhighest ever monthly performance for both passenger vehicles and two-wheelers.
Passenger vehicle sales increased in October 11.35 percent with 5,57,373 unitsAs two-wheeler sales soar 52 percent with 31,49,846 units from 20,75,578 units In October 2024.
Looking ahead, FADA expects the momentum to continue, citing the lasting impact. GST 2.0, stable rural incomesand approaching wedding and harvest seasons are seen as key growth drivers.
