- Retail sales of vehicles in India jumped 16% to around 1.8 million units in February, helped in part by strong demand during the wedding season.
- Sales of two-wheelers advanced 15%, three-wheelers 81%, passenger vehicles 11%, tractors 14%, and commercial vehicles 17%.
- Changes in emission norms from April, promotional offers, and upcoming festivals seen driving sales higher in March.
- Industry body warns of weaker monsoon potentially affecting commercial vehicle sales.
India's retail vehicle sales up 16% in February, festivals seen driving March - FADA
Retail sales of vehicles in India jumped 16% to around 1.8 million units in February, helped in part by strong demand during the wedding season, an industry body of automobile dealers said on Monday, adding that festivals could push the sales higher in March.
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