Graphic of the day: January auto sales cool

Passenger vehicle growth slows to 7.2 percent in January as urban markets stall, though rural surges 14 percent

Last Updated: Feb 11, 2026, 17:10 IST1 min

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India's passenger vehicle (PV) sales growth dropped to 7.2 percent in January from December's 26.6 percent, signalling a post-festive slowdown. Urban markets felt the brunt, decelerating to just 2.75 percent from 22.9 percent--the lowest in five months. In comparison, non-metro markets surged 14.4 percent. Rural now commands 40.8 percent share in the PV sales mix, driven by SUV demand and entry-level revivals.

First Published: Feb 11, 2026, 17:13

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