The car industry sees a growth of a record of the festive season at 34 percent, even if the sale of September rises marginal: fada

The car industry saw record sales growth during the Navaratri period from September 22 to September 30, data from Federation or Automobile Dealers Association did not reveal Tuesday.

According to the data, the festive sale grew 34 percent on an annual basis. The sale of passenger vehicles grew by 34.8 percent, while the sale of two cycles increased by 36 percent with GST reforms.

However, the turnover until September 21 was slow and the total growth for the month was 5.22 percent year at 18.27.337 units compared to 17.36.760 in September last year.

A similar pattern took place on segments, where the retailers remained moderate until September 21, followed by an increase as soon as GST 2.0 came into force.

The reduction of the GST rates, in combination with a festive question, led to renewed questions and bookings, although limited billing days the full potential of the rebound limited, Fada said in his report.

Dealers used this period to supplement the inventory. Stock levels for PV segment therefore increased to around 60 days, which reflects the festive readiness prior to the high season of October. The momentum that was built in the final days of September will continue the Deepawali, which marks a promising end to the 42-day festive PeriodetWo-Wheeler category sales increased by 6.1 percent to 12.87.735 in September, compared to 12.08.996 for the same month last year. The sale of personal vehicles grew by 5.81 percent to 2,99.369 against 2.82.945 in September 2024.

“Navratri 2025 Will go down as one of the most memorable chapters in India’s automobile retail journey – a true ‘bachat utsav’ unleashed by the visionary gst 2.0 reform announced by Hon’ble prime, nare -firsters jiross jiross jiross Record -breaking Footfalls and Deliveries, with overall retails Surging by 34% Yoy -A Historic High Duration Any Festive season, “said Fada Vice President Sai Giridhar.

Future prospects

The Indian car industry could witness the best 42-day long party season in history. With the lowering of GST 2.0 stealing that transforms affordability and confidence in every income segment, the car -retail sector of the country has entered an unprecedented growth phase, FADA said in the report.

Furthermore, it is expected that Dhanteras and Diwali are expected to deliver high sales of all time, with car dealers who witness rising questions and bookings in two -wheelers, passenger vehicles and commercial fleets.

Affordable prices Post-GST 2.0, in combination with aggressive OEM offers and simple financing availability, have drawn a new wave of first buyers in showrooms, even if upgraders opt for premium variants. If the logistics and transport ecosystem performs seamlessly, this could be the best festive shopping season that India has ever experienced, with supply chains that match the country’s party question.