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Highlights Petrol cars remained the top sellers, contributing 57.5% to FY2025 (April 2024 - March 2025). However, petrol vehicle sales...

India’s passenger vehicle market continued its strong momentum in February 2026, with retail registrations showing a healthy year-on-year increase. According to Vahan portal data (excluding Telangana), total passenger vehicle registrations reached 3,82,812 units in February 2026, compared with 3,05,841 units in February 2025, representing a 25.2% YoY growth. However, on a month-on-month basis, registrations declined from 4,98,638 units in January 2026, translating to a 23.2%

The domestic three-wheeler industry in India showcased robust performance in February 2026, recording a solid double-digit growth. Total domestic dispatches stood at 74,573 units, up from 57,788 units in February 2025, registering a healthy year-on-year (YoY) growth of 29.0%. While the overall pie expanded significantly, the competitive landscape saw some interesting shifts in market share, with traditional heavyweights maintaining their lead and challengers clocking impressi