Covid-19, Transition To BS-VI Hinder Auto Sales In February

With the transition to BS-VI round the corner, and the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak in China hitting the components supply chain, automobile sales continued to decline for most companies in February.

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Market leader Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) on Sunday said it sold 1,33,702 units in the domestic market in February, down 2.3 per cent from the 1,36,912 units sold in the same month last year.

The company sold 27,499 units in the mini segment (Alto, S-Presso) during the month, registering an 11 per cent increase (from 24,751 units). Its utility vehicles segment (Ertiga, S-Cross, Vitara Brezza and XL6) grew 3.5 per cent to 22,604 units (21,834 units).