Automobile retail sales in India witnessed a significant uptick in April, recording a 12.94 per cent growth with sales of 26,11,317 units, compared to 23,12,221 units in the same month last year, according to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA).
Passenger vehicle (PV) retail sales reached a record 4,07,355 units last month, as against 3,63,028 units in April 2025, marking a growth of 12.21 per cent.
FADA cited sustained tailwinds from GST 2.0 affordability gains, the RBI’s supportive rate stance, healthy rural cash flows following a strong rabi cycle, and an extended marriage season as key drivers of the industry’s performance.
Three-wheeler sales stood at 1,06,908 units last month, compared to 99,741 units in April 2025, up 7.19 per cent. Meanwhile, two-wheeler sales also recorded their best-ever monthly numbers at 19,16,258 units in April this year, compared to 16,95,638 units in the same month a year ago, reflecting a growth of 13.01 per cent.
Commercial vehicle sales registered a growth of 15.02 per cent, reaching a record 99,339 units last month, as against 86,364 units in April 2025.
“The Indian auto retail industry has opened FY 2026–27 on an exceptionally strong note, retailing 26,11,317 units in April 2026—a 12.94 per cent year-on-year expansion that marks the highest-ever April in our records,” FADA Vice President Sai Giridhar said.
For the April–June period, FADA said dealer confidence remains broadly steady, with 50.90 per cent of dealers now expecting growth, marginally higher than the earlier 49.81 per cent.
For two-wheelers, the period is expected to draw support from sustained rural sentiment, healthy agricultural cash flows ahead of the Kharif sowing window, and disciplined product introductions, it added.
In the passenger vehicle segment, May is likely to remain firm due to marriage-season carryover demand and bookings, while June and July may settle