TL;DR
Indian auto retail sales hit an all-time high in February 2026, increasing by 25.62% year-on-year across most vehicle segments.
India's vehicle retail sales achieved an unprecedented performance in February 2026, reaching a record high of 24.09 lakh units. This represents a substantial 25.62% year-on-year increase, according to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA).
The robust growth was broadly distributed across all major vehicle categories, with two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and tractors all registering their highest-ever February retail volumes. The only segment that experienced a slight decline was construction equipment, which saw a 1.22% year-on-year dip.
FADA President C. S. Vigneshwar attributed this strong market momentum to improved rural liquidity, favorable crop outcomes, attractive marketing schemes, and enhanced affordability following GST revisions. The ongoing marriage season and the introduction of new products also played a crucial role in boosting consumer enquiries and sales across the automotive sector.
