FADA Signals Auto Recovery: Nov Sales Up 2.14% as Price Cuts Fuel Momentum!

The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) announced November vehicle retail sales grew 2.14% year-on-year, marking modest recovery after festive peaks. Price reductions across two-wheelers, passenger vehicles, and commercial segments—initiated in October—sustained buyer interest despite marriage season underperformance, with rural demand providing key support.​

Dealers remain bullish, with majority expecting expansion through January 2026. Robust enquiry pipelines, upcoming CY2026 model launches, and traditional wedding season purchases position the sector for steady growth. This follows RBI's rate cuts boosting affordability, though inventory levels and urban sentiment warrant monitoring.​

FADA's outlook underscores resilience amid economic tailwinds like GST optimizations and infra spending.​

Key Highlights

Overall sales: +2.14% YoY; price cuts momentum from Oct continues​

Dealer outlook: Most expect growth next 3 months​

Growth drivers: Strong enquiries, CY2026 launches, marriage season​

Context: Post-festive stabilization; rural demand supportive​

Sources: Reuters, FADA.in​