FADA
FADA is a dealer body, and its September data show auto retail growing: registrations hit a record 2.54 million units, up 31.82% year on year (Business Standard, 7 Oct). Dealers hold 45 days of passenger vehicle stock, the highest since November 2025, and discounts are widening (Moneycontrol, 8 Oct).
What it means Petrol-car makers face a shrinking core as petrol's share fell to 41.27%, while CNG, hybrid and EV rivals gain.
Latest moves
Our read of each move first, where we have one; what the report said is marked Reported.
- Reported: 75.57% of dealers surveyed by Fada expect growth in October, up from 67.09% ahead of September, with Navratri running 11-20 October.Reported: Watch:
- Reported: With electric PV retail sales up 95% to 36,108 units and penetration at 8.5% versus 5.7% a year earlier, dealers should shift showroom stock, test-drive capacity and sales-staff EV training toward electric models now.Reported: FADA data shows electric passenger vehicle retail sales rose 95% to 36,108 units in September. EV penetration of the passenger vehicle market climbed to 8.5% in September 2026 from 5.7% a year earlier, pointing to a sharp rise in EV demand at dealerships.Watch: FADA's October retail data: whether EV penetration holds above 8.5% or falls back.
Background
From 10 stories, the newest dated 8 Oct 2026. Summary written 10 Oct 2026. Newer developments are under Latest moves.
FADA, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations, is the Indian auto dealers' body that publishes monthly vehicle retail registration data and dealer surveys.[1] source: Business Standard
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It sets a recommended dealer inventory benchmark of 21 days.[2] source: Financial Express Its data covers passenger vehicles, two-wheelers, commercial vehicles and EVs.[3] source: ET Small Business
FADA reported that vehicle registrations rose 32% year-on-year to 2,536,920 units in September, on a low base after GST 2.0 purchase deferrals.[3] source: ET Small Business Passenger vehicle retail rose 32.10% to 4,27,213 units in September 2026, the best-ever month, with Maruti Suzuki at 39.59% share.[4] source: Autocar Professional Two-wheeler retail sales rose 33.08% to 17.9 lakh units, and EVs took 11.58% of them.[5] source: ET Small Business Electric PV retail sales reached 36,108 units, with market penetration at 8.5% against 5.7% a year earlier.[6] source: ET Auto Retail Rural vehicle retail sales rose 32.69% year-on-year in September, against 30.93% in urban markets.[7] source: Business Standard First-half FY27 vehicle retail sales rose 20.77% to 15.51 million units.[8] source: Mint Dealers carried around 45 days of stock at the end of September, the highest since November 2025.[9] source: Moneycontrol In FADA's survey, 75.57% of dealers expect October growth.[1] source: Business Standard
FADA's Amar Seth expects only a marginal hit to auto demand from the RBI's 25 basis point repo rate hike, as around 70% of vehicle purchases are financed.[10] source: Financial Express Dealers warned that repeated carmaker price hikes could erode the GST cut benefit heading into the festive season.[8] source: Mint
Sources
- FADA: Vehicle registrations jump 32% to 2.54 million in September on a low GST-deferral base
- India passenger vehicle retail jumps 32.1% to record 427,213 units in September: FADA
- Two-wheeler retail sales jump 33% to a record 17.9 lakh units in September as EVs reach 11.6% share
- Electric PV retail sales surge 95% to 36,108 units in September as penetration reaches 8.5%
- Dealers warn price hikes could blunt GST-led auto boom as H1 FY27 retail sales rise 20.77% to 15.51 million units
Questions about FADA
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In October 2026 FADA reported that car dealers carried around 45 days of stock at the end of September, the highest since November 2025 and well above its 21-day recommended benchmark. It also reported September vehicle registrations up 32% to 2,536,920 units. [9] source: Moneycontrol[2] source: Financial Express[3] source: ET Small Business
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