Navratri 2026 vehicle retail hits 10.32 lakh; buyer impact

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• AUTO MARKET Festive vehicle demand stays resilient 10.32 lakh Provisional retail data shows a strong nine-day Navratri total, led by two-wheelers.
• THE VOLUME Two-wheelers carried growth 7.60 lakh FADA’s provisional count was up 5.78% from the comparable 2025 period.
• CAR DEMAND Passenger vehicles moved lower −13.66% Cars faced a difficult comparison with last year’s GST-led festive surge.
• WHAT NEXT Final registrations are pending 11–19 Oct 2026 Later rural uploads to the Vahan portal may change the provisional count.
• READ THE FULL STORY See what the split means The category mix matters more than the festive headline for buyers and operators.
• READ THE FULL STORY Get the full breakdown Sources, numbers and what to watch next.