Passenger automobile dispatches decline 9% to three,21,840 models in August: SIAM

Passenger automobile dispatches from corporations to sellers declined 9% year-on-year to three,21,840 models in August, as corporations recalibrated provides to regulate to low market demand.

Passenger automobile wholesales stood at 3,52,921 models in August 2024.

Sales of passenger autos noticed a dip primarily attributable to recalibration of dispatches by producers, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) Director General Rajesh Menon stated in an announcement on Monday (September 15, 2025).

Demand dipped in August, as clients postponed purchases in anticipation of the GST charge minimize and the discount in automobile costs.

Two-wheeler dispatches, nevertheless, rose 7% year-on-year to 18,33,921 models final month, as in comparison with 17,11,662 models within the year-ago interval.

Scooter gross sales rose 13% year-on-year to six,83,397 models in August, whereas motorbike dispatches rose 4% to 11,06,638 models final month.

Three-wheeler dispatches noticed the highest-ever dispatch for the month of August at 75,759 models, a rise of 8% year-on-year, as in opposition to 69,962 models in August final yr.

Menon stated the federal government’s resolution to scale back GST charges on autos will go a great distance in enabling broader entry to mobility and injecting contemporary momentum into the Indian automotive sector within the upcoming festive season.

Effective September 22, petrol and diesel vehicles with engine capacities of as much as 1,200 cc and 1,500 cc will entice 18% GST, whereas these above that may entice the best 40%.

Electric autos will accrue GST of 5%.