Passenger car sales record robust growth of 13.12% in Feb 2012

13 Mar 2012 Evaluate

Passenger cars sales recorded a robust growth of 13.12% in February 2012 as compared to February 2011, as customers feared a hike in excise duty in the upcoming budget, according to the figures released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).

Domestic passenger car sales increased to 2,11,402 units in February against 1,86,890 units in the year-ago period. This is the first time ever that the monthly car sales crossed the two lakh units’ mark. The increase in sales is also indicative of the improvement in the market sentiment as no further interest rate hikes are expected.

Demand for cars in India fell for the first time in three years last July and the trend continued for the next four months due to high interest rates and rising fuel costs. This had led to fears of negative growth for the current fiscal.

Vans and Utility Vehicles recorded growth of 25.34% and 30.04% respectively. Growth in overall Passenger Vehicles stood at 16.07% for February 2012. Two-wheeler sales increased by 11.96% (month-on-month). Mopeds, motorcycles and scooters grew by 10.86%, 13.12% and 23.28% respectively. The commercial vehicle segment registered an overall growth of 18.70% in February 2012. Three Wheelers registered de-growth at (-) 13.58% in the month of February 2012.

Overall automobile exports registered a growth of only 5.70% in February 2012 as compared to February 2011, with commercial vehicle exports rising 34% and passenger vehicles dipping 19% on slow European demand, as per SIAM. Moreover, the top three carmakers, Maruti, Hyundai and Tata Motors, who together account for 69% of the passenger vehicle market, posted 6%, 13% and 15% growth, respectively.

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