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India logs record April retail car sales passenger surge amid looming Middle East and fuel shocks
Automobile
Published on 5 May 2026
A record month meets a fragile next quarter forecast
India’s retail car sales hit an all-time high in April, with passenger vehicles rising sharply as rate cuts, easier financing, and strong rural demand boosted buying. But dealers and industry watchers are bracing for a tougher road ahead, warning that Middle East tensions and rising fuel prices could cool demand in the coming months and pressure inventory management.
- Retail car sales in April hit an all-time high
- Passenger vehicle demand jumped on rate cuts and easier loans
- Rural buyers helped drive growth
- Middle East tensions and fuel price rise may dent next months
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