The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Q1 sees auto sales rising 21% YoY, momentum to continue in Q2 with festive purchase boost
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Lalatendu Mishra
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India's automobile sector saw a 21.4% year-on-year growth in the first quarter of 2026-27, driven by strong domestic demand and lower financing costs. Industry leaders remain optimistic about continued growth despite potential geopolitical headwinds.
India’s automobiles sector witnessed a high double-digit year-on-year (YoY) growth across all vehicle segments in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026-27 on the back of supportive domestic demand, aided by lower tax rates and softer financing costs.
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