India auto roars into FY27: April PV dispatches up 26% to 4.4 lakh, two-wheelers up 28%
SIAM data shows broad-based April strength: SUVs +20% to 2.4 lakh, passenger cars +33% to 1.2 lakh, motorcycles +30.6% to 11.3 lakh, scooters +26.2% to 6.9 lakh, and three-wheelers +32.8% to 65,668. SUV and motorcycle demand led the surge despite West Asia commodity pressure.
India's auto industry opened FY27 strong, with April PV dispatches up 26% YoY to 4.4 lakh units, two-wheelers up 28%, and three-wheelers up 32.8%, led by SUV and motorcycle demand despite West Asia commodity pressure.
Why this matters
April marks a strong FY27 opener for Indian auto, extending the SUV-led momentum flagged in prior SIAM readouts where PVs rose 26% and two-wheelers 28%, signaling broad-based demand recovery.
Footfall theme steady with 31 signals in 90 days, reinforcing consistent retail demand.