Overview

• Passenger-vehicle dispatches fell to 321,840 units in August, with SIAM citing supply recalibration by manufacturers.
• Passenger-vehicle wholesales were 352,921 units, reflecting the broader slowdown in the segment.
• Two-wheelers rose 7% to 1,833,921 units, led by scooters up 13% to 683,397 and motorcycles up 4% to 1,106,638.
• Three-wheelers hit an August record at 75,759 units, up 8% year-on-year.
• GST changes effective Sept 22 set 18% for smaller petrol and diesel cars, 40% for larger engines, and 5% for electric vehicles.