Mumbai, Nov. 6 -- The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) reported total vehicle retail sales of 31,72,466 units in October 2026, registering a 25.05% increase over September, though down 23.80% year-on-year. The decline largely reflects the higher base of October 2025, when Navratri and Diwali coincided. This October recorded the second-highest retail sales ever for the month.

Two-Wheelers recorded sales of 23,21,419 units, up 29.67% month-on-month but down 28.35% year-on-year. Rural sales declined 33.97%, compared with a 20.77% fall in urban markets, indicating that festive purchases may have shifted to November.

Passenger Vehicles registered 5,07,768 units, rising 18.86% over September but declining 14.23% year-on-ye...