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February sees 10.6% rise in domestic passenger vehicle dispatch
Mar-13-2026

Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has said that domestic passenger vehicle (PV) dispatches from factories to company dealers rose to 4,17,705 units in February 2026, up 10.6 per cent from 3,77,689 units in the same month last year, as positive market sentiments continued but the escalating war in West Asia remains a concern as it could impact manufacturing and exports. 

SIAM said utility vehicles (UVs) segment was the primary driver of growth, rising 13.5 per cent to 2,36,957 units in February as compared to 2,08,795 units in the year-ago period. Passenger car dispatches witnessed a decline of 3.8 per cent to 1,06,799 units in February as compared to 1,10,966 units in February last year. Sales of vans in the domestic market saw a marginal increase of 1.1%, reaching 11,620 units in February 2026 from 11,493 units in February 2025. 

It said two-wheeler dispatches also experienced a strong surge, rising 35.2 per cent to 18,71,406 units in February 2026 as against 13,84,605 units in February last year. Motorcycle sales in February 2026 were up 30.8 per cent at 10,96,537 units as against 8,38,250 units in the year-ago month. Similarly, scooter sales rose 42.3 per cent at 7,29,774 units in February as compared to 5,12,783 units in the same period last year. Three-wheeler dispatches to dealers were up 29 per cent in February at 74,573 units as against 57,788 units in the year-ago period.  


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