Passenger vehicle retail sales dip 9% to 2.16 lakh units in December: Industry body FADA
FirstpostNew Delhi: Automobile dealers’ body FADA on Tuesday said retail sales of passenger vehicles in December 2019 declined 9 percent to 2,15,716 units year-on-year, as even the best offers failed to lift weak consumer sentiments. Two-wheeler sales declined 16 percent to 12,64,169 units last month as compared with 15,00,545 units in December 2018. FADA President Ashish Harsharaj Kale said December sales de-growth was not on expected lines as the inquiry levels all through the month were quite robust. “FADA will work towards seeking relief from the Honourable Supreme Court for the BS-IV inventory of its members as with such weak consumer demand the near term retail sales are unpredictable, making it extremely difficult for our members to continue the current business and also ensure a nil BS-IV inventory on March 31,” Kale noted.