Highest ever PV sales – both for first half of the year as well as second quarter – was driven by demand for SUVs, says Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers.
According to experts, fresh demand & healthy stocks at dealerships now driving up sales. This year, industry expects to sell over one million units — its highest in festival season.
The commercial vehicles segment also saw an uptick in sales, with industry leaders Ashok Leyland and Eicher Motors posting 5% and 6.5% rise respectively.
Maruti has seen overall market share dented due to lack of SUV products. It hopes new lineup, including new Brezza variant, Grand Vitara & upcoming models, will pick up the slack.
Production and inventory levels are up. However, traders expect this season to see change in purchase patterns amid the pandemic and missing Chinese goods.
LPG supply eased for more industries, govt says coal gasification is next growth avenue. Centre welcomes US-Iran ceasefire but asks Indians to leave Iran.
China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.
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