New Delhi . Shipment of vehicles including passenger vehicles, cars and SUVs in India increased by 4.4 percent to 3,72,458 units in the month of September, whereas the number was 3,56,752 units in the same month last year. According to the information received, sales of two-wheelers increased by 7 percent to 21,60,889 units, which was 20,25,993 units in September 2024. Shipment of three-wheelers also increased by 5.5 percent to 84,077 units, whereas last year this figure was 79,683 units. SIAM President Shailesh Chandra said that despite the new GST rates implemented from September 22, passenger, two-wheeler and three-wheeler vehicles have recorded the highest ever sales in September. He said that the outlook of the auto industry remains encouraging due to favorable conditions and GST 2.0 reforms. Chandra called it a historic and positive step for the Indian auto industry and economy.
Sales of passenger vehicles in the July-September quarter stood at 10,39,200 units, which is slightly less than 10,55,137 units in the same quarter of the last financial year. During the same period, sales of two-wheelers increased by 7 percent to 55,62,077 units as compared to last year. Three-wheeler sales rose 10 per cent to 2,29,239 units in the July-September quarter, reflecting higher levels of economic activity.