August Makes History as Alternative Fuels Overtake Petrol for the First Time

August 2026 will be remembered as a watershed moment in India’s automotive history. For the first time ever, alternative fuels — CNG, hybrid, and electric combined — overtook petrol in the passenger vehicle market. That single development, more than any volume record, signals how fundamentally the country’s mobility landscape is shifting. Total retail registrations stood […]

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History’s Best July Drives Auto Retail to New High

All vehicle segments record their best-ever July as EVs and alternative fuels gather pace. India’s automobile retail industry created history in July 2026. For the first time since Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) began tracking retail sales in 2014, every major vehicle category recorded its best-ever July performance. Total vehicle registrations touched 25.91 lakh […]

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India’s Auto Retail Hits an All-Time June High, With EVs and Alternative Fuels Leading the Charge

India’s automotive retail market recorded its best-ever June performance in history, with total registrations reaching 25,57,234 units — a 21.83% year-on-year increase and a 1.03% rise over May 2026. According to the data released by FADA – The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations, the month marked record June figures across two-wheelers, three-wheelers, commercial vehicles, passenger […]

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India’s Auto Retail Story Hits Top Gear, But With Eyes on the Road Ahead

In FY2025–26, India’s automotive retail industry didn’t just grow — it picked up speed and moved ahead with confidence. It crossed important milestones and raised expectations for the future. But behind these strong numbers, there’s a bigger story — one of recovery, supportive policies, and changing customer preferences. According to FADA President Mr. C. S. […]

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