Car, Bike Sales Soar in December: Festive Demand & Easier Loans Drive Year-End Surge

• Passenger vehicle dispatches hit an all-time high in 2025, up 5% year-on-year to 44,89,717 units, driven by GST reforms and festive demand.
• Utility vehicles led growth with a 7% increase, while passenger cars saw marginal gains; three-wheelers and commercial vehicles also posted record performances.
• Two-wheeler sales grew 5% year-on-year to 2,05,00,639 units in 2025, marking their second-highest sales on record.
• December 2025 saw a significant surge: passenger vehicle dispatches jumped 27% and two-wheeler dispatches soared 39% year-on-year.
• The industry anticipates continued positive momentum into 2026, supported by stable macroeconomic conditions, affordability, and policy support.

Why It Matters: Indian auto industry records landmark sales in 2025, fueled by policy reforms, festive demand, and easier loans.