INDIA AUTO SALES OCTOBER 2023
Footfalls at auto dealers fall in June, so do RTO registrations
Vehicle registrations rose 0.73% to 1,895,552 units, with two-wheelers up 4.7%, three-wheelers 5.1%, passenger vehicles down 6.8%, and commercial vehicles falling 4.7%. Heatwaves, deferred purchases, and kharif crop delays impacted sales. Rural market share for two-wheelers fell to 58.6%. Dealers expect increased sales with improved supply and product launches despite high inventory and election slowdowns.
Auto sales muted as extreme heatwave cools demand in July
Vehicle registrations in June were nearly flat, up just 0.73% from the previous year, with 1,895,552 units registered. Extreme heatwaves and delayed monsoons dampened retail sales, notably impacting two-wheelers and passenger vehicles. Despite optimistic forecasts for the monsoon season, the auto industry faces challenges, including high inventory levels and subdued market sentiment.
Mid-sized cities to emerge as big demand centre for EVs: Report
Lucknow, Thiruvananthapuram, and Gurugram shine in electric car sales growth. Tier 2 cities emerge as pivotal for electric two-wheeler market. Financial support crucial for tier 3 cities' EV growth. Bengaluru and Jaipur lead in EV adoption. Wealthier cities drive electric vehicle growth, while private uptake fuels tier 2 cities' demand.
Kia India sales surge 10 pc to 21,300 units in June
Kia India reported a 10% year-on-year increase in June wholesales, reaching 21,300 units. For the first half of 2024, sales grew by 6% to 126,137 units. Senior VP Hardeep Singh Brar credited strong product offerings and noted plans to maintain this growth through further network expansion.
Indian carmakers post SUV-led June sales growth amid heat waves
Carmakers Mahindra & Mahindra, Toyota Motor Corp's Indian unit, and Kia Motor reported increased car sales in June. This rise was driven by demand for sports utility vehicles (SUVs), despite heat waves affecting purchase decisions.
Skoda Auto CEO's strategy for Indian market: Humility, learning, customer focus and a new partner
Skoda Auto's CEO Klaus Zellmer highlights India's pivotal role in the company's global strategy, noting it as the most attractive and competitive auto market. With a robust development base in Pune, Skoda plans to leverage India's potential for expansion into ASEAN and the Middle East.
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As buyers diss cars, auto companies count on offers
Passenger car sales surged 8% to a record 4.22 mn units in FY24 but have moderated since amid the heat wave, a long election season and a high base. Going by current vehicle registration trends on the government's Vahan portal, June growth is expected to be either flat or negative. ET reported June 17 that inventory levels at dealerships across the country were at 55-60 days against the norm of 30 days seen at this time of the year.
Vedanta sees sale of steel operations by October, to spend $1.9 billion on capex
The plan to divest the steel business is a part of the company’s efforts to cut debt, Agarwal said in the company’s annual report for 2023-24 (Apr-Mar). At holding company Vedanta Resources, debt has been cut by $3.7 billion in two years, as against the company’s commitment of bringing it down by $4 billion. “We seek to further deleverage Vedanta Resources by US$ 3 billion over the next three years,” he reiterated.
May 2024, saw marginal decline in domestic 2-wheeler sales, exports however were up
India's two-wheeler sales experienced a marginal decline in May 2024 compared to the previous year, with major manufacturers like Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto, and Eicher Motors reporting declines. Hero MotoCorp sold 498,123 units, while Bajaj Auto sold 305,482 units. Eicher Motors sold 71,010 units, 8% lower than the previous year. However, all three companies reported growth in exports, with Eicher Motors exports growing by 12%.
Auto sales enter slow lane in May, expected to bounce back in the festive season
In May, automobile sales slowed down due to heatwaves, election uncertainties, and a high base effect. Maruti Suzuki's sales grew 4.4% year-on-year, but this was lower than the 13.8% growth seen in May 2023. Hyundai Motor India and Tata Motors also saw modest growth, while Mahindra and Mahindra and Toyota India experienced significant increases in sales. Industry leaders expect a sales rebound post-election and with a good monsoon forecast. The auto sector's growth aligns with India's 8.2% GDP rise in 2023-24.
Passenger vehicle wholesales in slow lane in May due to high base effect, elections
Passenger vehicle wholesales in India grew marginally in May due to the high base effect and muted demand during the general elections. Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Kia India, and MG Motor India all reported varying levels of growth.
Maruti Suzuki sales drop 2 pc to 1.75 lakh units in May
Maruti Suzuki India reported a 2% year-on-year decline in total wholesales to 1,74,551 units in May 2024, down from 1,78,083 units last year. Domestic passenger vehicle sales rose slightly to 1,44,002 units. Sales of mini and compact cars decreased, while utility vehicle sales increased. Exports fell to 17,367 units from 26,477 units.
Hyundai sales up 7 pc at 63,551 units in May
Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) saw a 7% year-on-year rise in total sales, reaching 63,551 units in May. Domestic vehicle dispatches increased by 1% to 49,151 units, while exports surged by 31% to 14,400 units. Despite a maintenance shutdown, HMIL maintained healthy sales, with SUVs driving growth. Rural penetration stood at 20.1%.
Toyota sales up 24 pc at 25,273 units in May
In May, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) recorded a 24% year-on-year increase in total wholesales, reaching 25,273 units. Domestic sales accounted for 23,959 units, while exports were 1,314 units. This marks growth from 20,410 units dispatched to dealers in May 2023. TKM attributes success to customer-centric strategies, providing diverse products and services.
MG Motor sales dip 5 pc in May at 4,769 units
MG Motor India's wholesale figures for May showed a 5% decline at 4,769 units compared to the same period last year when it dispatched 5,006 units. The company highlighted positive interest in its electric vehicles (EVs), which accounted for 36% of total monthly sales, maintaining a significant contribution in May 2024.
Mercedes Benz eyes reduced trade barriers from new India government
Mercedes-Benz is urging the next government to prioritise the forging of more free trade agreements and reducing trade barriers to boost sales in the country's growing luxury car market. The company's India head emphasized the importance of FTAs for economic growth and expressed optimism for the future of the luxury car segment in India, where sales have been on the rise.
Strong sales growth for entry-level two-wheelers in H2 of FY24; big relief for automakers
The trend continued in April, driven by an improvement in income levels thanks to healthy economic growth, making the automobile industry bullish of a sustained recovery in the twowheeler segment and sparking green shoots of recovery in small car sales.
April car sales growth moderates on high base
A high base due to the strong growth in the last two years weighed on the year-on-year comparison, resulting in the tepid pace of growth in April. Though the growth rate moderated in April, it was the fourth consecutive month in CY24 when sales volume in the local market set a new record, as per data from Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).
Auto sales growth moderates in April, sets record despite tepid demand
Automakers in India reported bumper sales for two straight years on the back of pent-up demand after the pandemic. Sales of passenger vehicle grew 8.4% to a record high of 4.22 million units in the financial year concluded March 31, 2024. Sales had grown 27% the previous financial year.
Japanese auto giant Toyota posts record net profit
Helped by a weak yen and strong hybrid vehicle sales, the Japanese giant's bottom line doubled to 4.94 trillion yen ($31.9 billion) in the year to March while revenues rose 21.4 percent to 45.1 trillion yen, also an all-time high.
FMCG, auto companies break the jinx as rural growth rises above urban
Rural FMCG demand outpaced urban markets in Jan-Mar 2024. Car companies reported higher rural sales. NielsenIQ noted 7.6% rural growth. Factors include robust rabi crop and government measures. Maruti Suzuki saw record rural sales.
Discounts, freebies drive in as automakers seek to push sales
Car dealership stock reached an all-time high of 310,000 vehicles at the start of the financial year. This is leading companies into pushing sales by expanding into smaller towns and cities, potentially igniting a price war, multiple car retailers and company executives told ET.
Battle of e-scooters for customers moves to India’s hinterland
The electric scooter segment in India is set for a fierce battle between legacy and new-age OEMs with the launch of Ather Energy's Rizta. Distribution and finance options in small towns and cities will determine the outcome. Legacy OEMs like TVS and Bajaj are expanding their networks, while new-age OEMs face challenges in rural areas due to financing limitations. Offering affordable solutions and innovative financing options could change market dynamics in favor of new-age OEMs.
Electric two-wheeler sales surge by 33.3% in 2023-24, Ola tops chart
Electric two-wheeler sales soared in 2023-24, led by Ola Electric. Major players like TVS Motor and Bajaj Auto made significant strides. Despite challenges for some OEMs, the new EMPS aims to promote EVs with lower subsidies.
MG Motor India sales decline 23% in March
The moderation in automobile industry growth, particularly passenger vehicle sales, evidenced in March, on the back of a delayed festive season and various other factors, should see a gradual positive uptick in the months to come, MG Motor India said in a statement.
India's motorcycle and scooter sales likely crossed pre-Covid levels in FY 23-24
Industry estimates show domestic two-wheeler sales rose about 13% to 18.4-18.5 million units in FY24. Petrol-powered models comprised more than 95% of the total sales at about 17.5 million units.
India's petroleum products demand to increase mid-single-digit percentage in 2023-24: Fitch
Both petrol and diesel sales recorded robust 4-6 per cent increases in the first nine months of 2023-24, fuelled by heightened economic activities in the agriculture and power sectors, coupled with a surge in holiday travel and auto sales. Fitch said it expects Indian refiners' gross refining margins (GRM) to moderate during 2024-25 from the strong levels expected in 2023-24, but remain above mid-cycle levels.
December 2023 retail sales in India grow by 4%, marking a slow quarter despite festive season
India's retail sales in December 2023 grew by a modest 4% compared to the same period in 2022, with October and November showing 7% growth, resulting in a sluggish quarter for retailers. The Retailers Association of India (RAI) highlighted muted growth for many despite mid-month discounts and the wedding season.
Car sales in India drive past 4-million mark in 2023
More than 4.1 million cars, sedans and utility vehicles were sold in the domestic market last year, an 8.2% increase from the 3.79 million vehicles sold in 2022, showed data from industry body Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) issued on Friday. Growth was powered by demand for utility vehicles, which comprised 57.4% of total sales.
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