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The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Monday, September 15, reported that the Indian automobile industry witnessed a mixed performance in August 2025. Passenger vehicle sales saw a decline, while three-wheeler and two-wheeler sales registered an increase, according to SIAM data.

Commenting on the performance, SIAM Director General Rajesh Menon said, "Sales of Passenger Vehicles in August 2025 de-grew by (-) 8.8 per cent, posting sales of 3.22 Lakh units as compared to August of the previous year, primarily due to recalibration of dispatches by Passenger vehicle manufacturers. Three Wheelers posted their highest ever sales of August in 2025 of 0.76 Lakh units, with a growth of 8.3 per cent as compared to August 2024. The two-wheeler segment grew by 7.1 per cent in August 2025, as compared to August 2024, with sales of 18.34 Lakh units."

He added that the government's recent decision to reduce Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on vehicles would "go a long way in enabling broader access to mobility and inject fresh momentum into the Indian automotive sector in the upcoming festive season."

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In August 2025, passenger vehicle sales stood at 3,21,840 units, showing a decline of 8.8 percent compared to the same month last year, the data showed. The industry attributed this decline to changes in dispatches by manufacturers.

On the other hand, the three-wheeler category recorded its highest ever sales in August, growing 8.3 per cent year-on-year to 75,759 units from 69,962 units in August 2024.

This growth was led by passenger and cargo vehicles. However, the e-rickshaw segment saw a massive decline of 49.4 per cent to 1,344 units, while e-cart sales grew 362.9 per cent to 810 units.

Two-wheeler sales grew by 7.1 per cent to 18,33,921 units as against 17,11,662 units last year.

Scooter sales grew 12.7 per cent to 6,83,397 units, while motorcycle sales grew marginally by 4.3 per cent to 11,06,638 units. Moped sales declined marginally by 1.5 per cent to 43,886 units. Quadricycle sales also declined marginally as there were no sales in August.

The total production of passenger vehicles, three-wheelers, two-wheelers and quadricycles during August 2025 stood at 26,93,049 units.

With ANI Inputs

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