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AUTO MARKET

Rural vehicle demand beats cities

FADA’s August data shows stronger rural retail even as tractor demand weakened.

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PASSENGER VEHICLES

Rural growth was 24.9%

24.9%

Passenger-vehicle retail grew year-on-year in rural markets during August 2026.

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CITY COMPARISON

Urban PV growth was 10.9%

10.9%

The rural growth rate was more than twice the urban rate, although cities remain larger markets.

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FARM SIGNAL

Tractors moved the other way

-25.03% MoM

Tractor retail fell month-on-month, showing pressure in the farm-linked segment.

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WHAT NEXT

Festive registrations will decide

September to November will show whether August demand converts beyond a soft comparison base.

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