Auto retail sales in India jump 13% to record high in April

Automobile retail sales in India rose 12.94% year-on-year to a record 26,11,317 units in April compared with same month last year, as per FADA. Five of six vehicle categories recorded their highest-ever April sales, with passenger vehicles at 4,07,355 units (up 12.21%) and two-wheelers at 19,16,258 units (up 13.01%). Three-wheeler sales rose 7.19%, while commercial vehicle sales increased 15.02%.