India's Auto Sales Rise Strongly in August with Record Passenger Vehicle Wholesales
India's automotive sector showed strong growth in August 2026, with passenger vehicle wholesales reaching a record 4.5 lakh units, up about 35-36% year-on-year. Major manufacturers like Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, and Mahindra Mahindra reported double-digit increases, driven by robust domestic demand, GST cuts, lower interest rates, and new model launches. Two-wheeler sales also rose significantly, led by Bajaj Auto, TVS Motor, and Honda Motorcycle Scooter India. Electric vehicle sales grew over 50% year-on-year despite a sequential dip. Commercial vehicle and tractor sales showed moderate gains, supported by freight and rural demand ahead of the festive season.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 1 Sept, 07:36 pm. Other outlets followed.