Passenger vehicle wholesales in India saw a mixed trend in March.
High base last year and macroeconomic factors like tepid consumption growth, inflation, infrastructure spending, and geopolitical headwinds are limiting the growth to 1-2%.
Sports utility vehicles (SUVs) continue to dominate in both urban and rural markets, affecting the market for other vehicle types.
Companies like Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) are driving sales with new launches, while the industry expects continued innovation and evolving customer preferences to shape demand growth.