January auto retail sales rise 19% to cross 27 lakh units led by two wheeler sales
The Hindu
January 2026 auto sales surged 19% to over 27 lakh units, driven by robust two-wheeler demand and positive market trends.
The overall vehicle retail sales in January 2026 grew 18.61% Year on Year (YoY) to 27,22,558 units, led by growth in two wheelers (2W), commercial vehicles (CV) and three wheelers (3W) sales according to data released by The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) on Tuesday (February 10, 2026).
FADA said the near team outlook is positive.
The growth was powered by continued post-GST momentum, healthy rural cashflows on the back of harvest and weddings, and sustained demand visibility across mobility and freight.
Category-wise, two wheeler grew 20.82% YoY, passenger vehicles (PV) 7.22% YoY, CV 15.07% YoY and tractors 22.89% YoY; three wheelers by 18.80% YoY.
On the other hand, Construction Equipment continues to remain under pressure at a negative sales of 21.09% YoY, indicating a high-base impact and segment-specific recalibration.
Two-wheelers led the charge with 18,52,870 units (20.82% YoY), with the rural share at 56% (urban 44%). While rural volumes stayed robust (Rural: a growth of 19.77% YoY) supported by Pongal/Makar Sankranti, marriage-season footfalls and better affordability.
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