Domestic Auto Sales Down In All Segments in FY 20-21
- By MT Bureau
- April 12, 2021
Domestic auto sales data, released by the Society Of Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), indicate a struggling yet, resilient demand for automobiles in India.
Passenger vehicle sales had a 2.24 percent drop to 2,711,457 units in FY 20-21 against 2,773,519 units in FY19-20.
The commercial vehicle segment saw a decline of
20.77 percent to 568,559 units y-o-y. Three-wheeler sales plunged by 66 percent to 216,197 units in FY 20-21. In FY19-20, the segment had sales of 637,065 units. Two-wheeler sales decreased by over 13 percent to 15,119,387 units y-o-y.
Vehicle sales across categories declined by 13.6 per cent to 1,86,15,588 units, as against 2,15,45,551 units in the year-ago period.
Kenichi Ayukawa, President, SIAM, said, “Indian Automobile Industry continues to work hard, amidst the challenges of COVID second wave, to maximise production and sales, while ensuring safety of its people, partners and customers. We would like to thank and compliment the Government for a massive nation-wide vaccination drive and also for allowing vaccination of our employees in the factory premises.”
“On the sales front, a deep structural slowdown in the industry even before the pandemic, combined with the impact of COVID-19 in 2020-21, has pushed all vehicle segments back by many years. Recovery from here will require time and efforts by all stakeholders. There is uncertainty in the value chain owing to semiconductors, lockdowns and raw material. In an environment of uncertainty, instead of trying to predict the future, we will all work hard to create it.” (MT)
Suzuki Motorcycle India Sells 91,264 2Ws In June 2026
- By MT Bureau
- July 02, 2026
Suzuki Motorcycle India, a leading manufacturer of scooters and motorcycles in the country, has announced its wholesales for June 2026.
The company recorded total sales of 115,030 units last month, a 21 percent YoY increase compared to the 95,244 units sold a year ago. Domestic sales reached 91,264 units, up 23 percent YoY, while exports grew 12 percent to 23,766 units.
Deepak Mutreja, Vice-President – Sales & Marketing, Suzuki Motorcycle India, said, “Our sales performance in June reflects the sustained momentum, supported by strong demand and the trust our customers continue to place in the Suzuki brand. As customer expectations continue to evolve, we remain focused on delivering products that offer reliability, performance and value. At the same time, we are strengthening our engagement with customers through meaningful initiatives and experiences that help us build lasting relationships beyond the purchase.”
Revenue from spare parts sales totalled INR 929 million in June 2026, marking 15 percent growth over the previous year.
During the month, Suzuki Motorcycle India conducted the Burgman Hangout Parade in Pune and Hyderabad. Additionally, the company held GIXXER Pit Stop events in Kumbakonam, Ranchi, Bengaluru and Dehradun, which involved 285 participants.
Yulu Enables Mobility For Over 12,000 Women Home Service Professionals
- By MT Bureau
- July 02, 2026
Yulu, an Indian shared electric mobility platform, has announced that over 12,000 women home service professionals across 12 cities have utilised its platform to facilitate their work.
By providing accessible, low-cost electric vehicles (EVs), Yulu is actively dismantling mobility barriers that often prevent women from entering or thriving in the gig economy.
The platform supports women working as home cleaners, meal preppers and laundry professionals in the fast-growing online home services sector. Yulu’s lightweight, speed-capped EVs – which do not require a driver’s license – have allowed these professionals to complete 25–30 percent more assignments daily.
The all-inclusive rental model, which covers battery swapping and maintenance, significantly lowers the barrier to entry for women who previously lacked reliable personal transport.
Beyond the 12,000 women in home services, Yulu says it has empowered over 550,000 gig workers and delivery partners nationwide, many of whom have seen their incomes rise by 30–40 percent compared to using traditional petrol bikes.
The integration of Yulu’s mobility solutions comes at a pivotal time for India's service economy. According to Redseer Strategy Consultants, India's online home services market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18–22 percent, reaching nearly USD 1 billion by FY2030.
At present over 35,000 women professionals are providing on-demand home services across platforms such as Urban Company, Snabbit and Pronto to name a few.
Amit Gupta, Co-Founder & CEO, Yulu, said, "Access to a vehicle often spells the difference between being dependent on her family and having an additional income stream that unlocks independence and dignity."
Pune-headquartered two-wheeler and three-wheeler major Bajaj Auto has announced its wholesales for June 2026.
The company recorded total sales of 463,202 units last month, which was 28 percent higher compared to 360,806 units in June 2025. This includes 389,395 two-wheelers, up 30 percent YoY, as compared to 298,484 units a year ago.
Interestingly, while the company’s domestic sales grew by 12 percent to 166,956 units, its exports saw 49 percent YoY growth to 222,439 units.
Three-wheeler sales for last month came at 42,881 units (+10 percent YoY) in the domestic market and 30,926 units in the export market (+33 percent YoY).
For Q1 FY2027, the domestic two-wheeler sales came at 586,547 units, up 11 percent YoY, as against 529,344 units a year ago. Exports on the other hand saw a robust 52 percent YoY growth to 636,005 units, as against 419,447 units last year.
Three-wheeler sales in the domestic market grew by 13 percent YoY to 119,531 units, while exports grew 69 percent YoY to 96,168 units.
Chennai-headquartered two-wheeler and three-wheeler major TVS Motor Company has announced its wholesales for June grew by 47 percent to 590,003 units, as compared to 402,001 units sold last year.
Sales for two-wheelers came at 565,417 units, which includes 411,014 units in the domestic market, while exports came at 154,403 units. In the domestic market, scooter sales came at 247,950 units, while motorcycles accounted for 267,096 units.
Electric two-wheelers saw a substantial jump from 14,400 units sold in June 2025, to 48,537 units sold last month.
On the other hand three-wheeler sales came at 24,586 units, up 51 percent YoY.
For Q1 FY2027, the company recorded sales of 1.63 million units. Two-wheeler sales reached 1.56 million units, while three-wheeler sales totalled 67,000 units. The company's international business accounted for 468,000 units and electric two-wheelers sales reached 130,000 units for the quarter.
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