Passenger vehicle dispatches jump 25.4 percent in April as SUVs and cars pull demand ahead

Published on 14 May 2026

April PV dispatches hit 4,37,312 units

Indian auto demand kicked off FY 2026-27 with a strong start as passenger vehicle dispatches to dealers rose 25.4% year-on-year to 4,37,312 units in April, according to SIAM. Utility vehicles and passenger cars powered the growth, while vans, two-wheelers and three-wheelers also posted sharper gains. Overall vehicle wholesales increased 27.9% to 23,16,671 units despite worries over high commodity prices linked to West Asia disruptions.

Passenger vehicle dispatches climbed 25.4% to 4,37,312 units in April
Utility vehicles rose 21.5% to 2,44,280 units
Passenger car dispatches jumped 32.7% to 1,20,945 units
Two-wheelers surged 28.4% to 18,72,691 units
Three-wheeler dispatches increased 32.8% to 65,668 units
Overall vehicle wholesales grew 27.9% to 23,16,671 units

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Passenger vehicle dispatches jump 25.4 percent in April as SUVs and cars pull demand ahead

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