Overview

• Government and industry data show the strongest Navratri in over 10 years, with brands reporting 25% to 100% growth across categories.
• Maruti Suzuki delivered about 165,000 vehicles in the first eight days and targets roughly 200,000 by Dussehra, with around 250,000 pending bookings and production teams working Sundays and holidays.
• Auto leaders reported sharp gains as Mahindra retails rose about 60%, Hyundai said SUVs formed over 72% of sales, and Tata Motors retailed more than 50,000 vehicles during the period.
• Consumer electronics surged, highlighted by Haier’s 85% jump and near sell‑out of premium large‑screen TVs, while Reliance Retail and Vijay Sales logged 20–25% growth.
• September wholesales underscored the momentum with Tata Motors posting its highest‑ever monthly passenger vehicle sales, Royal Enfield recording its best month, and two‑wheeler dispatches up 9% to over 2 million.