The sales volume of the Indian auto retail industry fell by 18,99,196 units in February 2025, reflecting a 17.12% month decline in month (mom) compared to January 2025, down 7.19% from 7.19% per year, and passenger car sales (pv) sales from February 2024 3. Yes, mainly due to weak demand and inventory adjustments.
Maruti fell despite the decline. Mahindra and Toyota show stability
– Maruti Suzuki retained its leadership with sales of 1,18,149 units sold, but reduced losses by 11.26%, losing nearly 15,000 units compared to last year.
– Mahindra managed to stay on the green, up 0.41% with sales of 39,889 units, thanks to strong demand for SUVs.
– Toyota continued its steady growth, with 21,561 units sold by 4.75%.
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– Tata Motors fell 15.34% to sell 38,696 units.
– Hyundai’s declined by 19.74%, with 38,156 units sold.
– Kia also faces a 10.16% drop, with a retail price of 18,794 units.
Skoda-VW, MG and luxury brands see profits
– Skoda-Volkswagen Group grew 8.33% to sell 6,462 units.
– MG Motor India grew 16.22% year-on-year, with 4,551 units sold.
– Mercedes-Benz (-6.56%) and Volvo (-53.93%) reported a decline in sales.
– However, BMW managed 1,138 units, an increase of 0.80%.
– Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has the highest growth rate of premium brands, up 50% year-on-year, with 435 units sold.
Fight for Renault, Nissan and Citroen
– Renault (-29.70%) and Nissan (-30.68%) continued to struggle, selling 2,523 and 1,706 units respectively as their outdated portfolios affected demand.
– Citroen also reported a 29.09% decline with a retail price of 407 units.
The 10.34% drop in retail sales indicates a temporary slowdown in the Indian auto market, which may be due to economic factors, regulatory changes and shifts in customer preferences. Although SUVs still dominate, buyers are becoming more selective, leading to differences in performance between brands. With new products expected to be launched in the coming months, the industry will hope to rebound in the second half of 2025.
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