FADA names Saisha Motors MD Sai Giridhar its 38th president
The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations has appointed Sai Giridhar, managing director of Saisha Motors, as president for 2026–28. Amar Jatin Sheth, Pradeep Agarwal and Bharat Kumar Chordia will serve as vice president, secretary and treasurer, respectively.
What happened
Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) · FADA appointed Saisha Motors MD Sai Giridhar as its 38th president for 2026-28, succeeding C S
Key facts
- 38th President
- 2026-28
- over 30 years
Why this matters
Automotive OEMs, lenders and retail-tech providers should monitor FADA’s new leadership for partnership and policy priorities that could shape dealer-network investments and channel strategies.
What to watch
- FADA's first policy statement, annual agenda or dealer sentiment survey under Giridhar.
- Public demands for lower inventory carrying costs, improved dealer margins or changes to OEM incentive structures.
- Any FADA position on agency/direct-to-consumer sales models and EV-only brands.
- Dealer-retail data showing widening divergence between passenger vehicles, two-wheelers, commercial vehicles and EV demand.
- Government consultations on GST, vehicle scrappage, registration rules, consumer financing or EV policy.
- Constitute FADA policy committees and publish the 2026-28 advocacy priorities.
- Increase engagement with SIAM, transport ministries, finance authorities and OEM leadership on dealer profitability and inventory norms.
- Issue dealer guidance or surveys on EV retail readiness, financing, service capacity and consumer demand.
- Seek standardized OEM-dealer practices around stock allocation, discount burden, target-linked incentives and termination protections.