New Delhi, February 13 Driven by continued strong demand, domestic sales of passenger vehicles from manufacturers to dealers rose 13 per cent year-on-year to 4,49,616 units in January, the industry body SIAM said on Friday.
Sales of vehicles stood at 3,99,386 units in January 2025. Sales of two-wheelers rose 26 per cent to 19,25,603 units last month, compared to 15,26,218 units in January last year, SIAM said in a statement.
Sales of scooters increased 37 per cent year-on-year to 7,50,580 units, while motorcycle wholesale sales rose 20 per cent year-on-year to 11,26,416 units in January. Sales of three-wheelers to dealers rose 30 per cent year-on-year to 75,725 units, compared to 58,167 units in the previous year, it added.
"Passenger vehicles, two-wheelers, and three-wheelers achieved their highest-ever January sales in 2025, with double-digit growth compared to January 2024," SIAM Director General Rajesh Menon stated.
"The new year has begun on a positive note, building on the strong momentum seen in the previous quarter, supported by sustained demand following the GST rate reduction," he added.
The initiatives announced in the Union Budget 2025 to strengthen India's manufacturing base, along with existing policy support, are expected to deliver long-term benefits for the sector and support growth in the medium term, Menon added.
