India auto retail hits July record as alternative-fuel PVs near petrol share
FADA reported July automobile retail sales of 2.59 million units, up 25.9% year on year, led by two-wheelers and rural demand. CNG, hybrid and EV models accounted for 40.6% of passenger-vehicle registrations, close to petrol’s 41.7%, while PV inventory remained elevated at 33–35 days.
India’s July 2026 automobile retail sales reached record highs across all six segments, led by rural demand. Alternative-fuel passenger vehicles nearly matched petrol share, while elevated passenger-vehicle inventories prompted FADA to urge manufacturers to better align wholesale dispatches with retail demand.
Why this matters
The result extends FADA’s recent reports of 25.9% July retail growth and a record 2.59 million units, while adding evidence that EVs, hybrids and CNG are eroding petrol’s PV lead.
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