Mumbai, Oct. 7 -- India's auto retail market posted its strongest-ever September in 2026, with total vehicle registrations reaching 25,36,920 units, up 31.82% annually and 4.69% monthly, according to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA).

The growth was broad-based across all major categories, with 2Ws, PVs, CVs and 3Ws all recording their best-ever September performance. 2Ws remained the key volume driver, while CVs posted the strongest annual growth among the major categories. Tractors were the only segment to decline on a monthly basis.

2W retail sales stood at 17,90,188 units, increasing 33.08% annually and 4.41% monthly. September marked the best-ever September for 2Ws, with volumes now 15.3% abo...