AUTO
Passenger Vehicles Drive Record May Auto Retail Sales Growth, Says FADA
Indian automobile retail sales recorded their best-ever May performance, led by a strong surge in passenger vehicle (PV) registrations, as overall retail volumes grew 9.55% year-on-year to 25,31,067 units during May 2026, according to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). Passenger vehicles emerged as the star performer during the month, registering […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 8, 2026
AUTO
Truck Rentals Stay Wobbly As Fleet Operators Struggle To Pass On Costs
India’s trucking industry remained under pressure in May 2026 despite strong growth in vehicle sales, rising fuel consumption and higher toll collections, highlighting a divergence between freight market conditions and broader mobility trends. According to the latest Shriram Mobility Bulletin, truck rentals remained wobbly during the month as fleet operators grappled with higher fuel costs, […]
CW Bureau
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Jun 4, 2026
AUTO
Escorts Kubota’s Feb Tractor Sales Jump 20%; CE Division Grows 5%
Escorts Kubota Ltd agri machinery business reported a 20.4% year-on-year growth in tractor sales for February 2026, with volumes rising to 10,339 units from 8,590 tractors sold in the corresponding month last year, driven by strong rural demand and favourable policy support. Domestic tractor sales posted a robust 22% increase at 9,725 units compared with […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 1, 2026
