
During the 42-day festive period from the start of Navratri to 15 days post-Dhanteras, a total of 42.88 lakh vehicles were registered.
The data reveals that two-wheeler sales were particularly robust, registering a 13.79 per cent growth to reach 33.11 lakh units, largely driven by strong rural demand.
During this year's festive season, passenger vehicles also rebounded significantly after a slow start earlier in the year. The segment saw a 7.10 per cent, with 6.03 lakh units sold, fuelled by pent-up demand and heavy discounts rolled out during the festive period.
This story is from the November 17, 2024 edition of The Business Guardian.
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