Society Of Indian Automobile Manufacturers

Friday, Apr 26, 2024 | Last Update : 07:23 PM IST

society of indian automobile manufacturers

With India's flagship motor show the biennial Auto Expo round the corner, the auto sector is treating the show as the launching pad of revival.

Auto industry drives into 2020 with hope after a forgettable 2019

The industry hopes that the economy would finally come out of the slump, drawing people back to the showrooms.

27 Dec 2019 10:57 AM

Sales of commercial vehicles were down 14.98 per cent to 61,907 units in November, SIAM said. (Photo: Representational)

Passenger vehicle sales decline marginally in November

Domestic car sales were down 10.83 per cent to 1,60,306 units as against 1,79,783 units in November 2018, according to data.

10 Dec 2019 11:39 AM

Amid auto sector in crisis, Gadkari confirms of not banning petrol, diesel vehicles

The Union Minister also outlined that India's automobile industry had witnessed high volumes in terms of exports and the industry.

05 Sep 2019 1:09 PM

On Sunday, major companies such as Maruti Suzuki India, Hyundai, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors and Honda reported a high double-digit de-growth in their sales in August.

Auto industry seeks immediate policy steps as sales continue to plummet

The consumer sentiment also continues to be low and there is clearly a trust deficit in lending money to the dealers.

02 Sep 2019 3:05 PM

The data shows how urgent the need is for revival package from the government. There is urgent need for some kind do action, said SIAM Director General Vishnu Mathur.

Auto sales in India sees sharpest fall 19 yrs in July; 15,000 workers lose jobs

Domestic PV sales also saw the biggest fall in nearly 19 years, slumping by 30.98 pc to 2,00,790 units.

13 Aug 2019 3:15 PM

Auto experts said the fall in automobile sales were due to lack of liquidity in the financial system, decline in overall economic activity and an increase in prices of vehicles across segments.

PV sales skid 18 per cent in June, says Siam

Last month, PV sales fell 17.54 per cent to 2,25,732 units, down from 2,73,748 units the automobile sold in the year-ago period.

11 Jul 2019 2:06 AM

Vehicle sales across categories registered a decline of 12.34 per cent to 19,97,952 units from 22,79,186 units in June 2018.

Passenger vehicle sales fall 18 pc in June; car sales decline 25 pc: SIAM

Domestic car sales were down 24.97 per cent to 1,39,628 units as against 1,83,885 units in June 2018, according to data by SIAM.

10 Jul 2019 12:53 PM

In fact, sales dropped across vehicle categories last month, indicating slowing demand, data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers or Siam, trade lobby showed on Monday.

Car sales decline 17 per cent in April, worst fall in 8 years

Total two-wheeler sales in April declined 16.36 per cent to 16,38,388 units compared to 19,58,761 units in the year-ago month.

14 May 2019 2:49 AM

Market leader Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) sold 36,80,403 units in FY19 as against 38,21,542 units in the previous year, a decline of 3.7 per cent, as per SIAM data.

TVS, Suzuki, Piaggio gain scooter market share in FY19

TVS Motor co, which is the second largest scooter maker in India by sales sold 12,41,366 units in FY19.

14 Apr 2019 4:06 PM

For the PV segment, the recovery is likely to take place in the second half of FY20 on the back of automaker incentives for BS IV vehicles and consumers preponing their buying decision.

As growth crawls, cars in for a tough year ahead

In March, PV sales continued to decline by 2.96 per cent to 2,91,806 units as against 3,00,722 units sold in the year-ago month.

09 Apr 2019 1:36 AM

Automobile industry fears that with the increase in prices, the demand for their products would be impacted. (Photo: Representational)

SIAM urges govt to reduce GST on automobiles to 18 pc

Currently, automobiles attract peak GST rate of 28 per cent with additional cess ranging from 1 per cent to 15 per cent.

08 Apr 2019 6:15 PM

Domestic car sales in 2018-19 were at 22,18,549 units as against 21,74,024 units in 2017-18, displaying a growth of 2.05 pc.

Passenger vehicle sales hit speed breaker in 2018-19, grow just 2.7 pc

Passenger vehicles sales were at 33,77,436 units in 2018-19 beating the previous record of 32,88,581 units in 2017-18.

08 Apr 2019 6:07 PM

For 2018-19, passenger vehicle sales rose by 2.7 per cent to 33,77,436 units from 32,88,581 units in 2017-18. (Photo: File)

Passenger vehicle sales dip 2.96 per cent in March

Domestic car sales declined 6.87 per cent to 1,77,949 units during the month as compared to 1,91,082 in March 2018.

08 Apr 2019 12:37 PM

A clearer picture will emerge later in the month when Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers or Siam, the apex trade body releases the detailed data.

Muted March sales mar car industry growth

The maker of popular models like Vitara Brezza and Baleno sold 1,45,031 cars in March, down from 1,47,170 units it sold last year.

02 Apr 2019 6:24 AM

Siam had earlier forecast sales growth for fiscal 2019 at about 8-10 per cent. (Photo: PTI)

Passenger vehicles to see just 3 per cent growth in FY19

Although auto sales last month showed a sluggish trend, overall sales were positive in all key segments during the April 2018 to February 2019 period.

09 Mar 2019 1:08 AM

While the percentage of diesel cars sold in 2012-13 was 47 per cent, it came down to 42 per cent in 2013-14, 37 per cent in 2014-15, 34 per cent in 2015-16 and subsequently to 27 per cent in 2016-17.

Diesel car sales fall 27 per cent: Centre

According to data on fuel-wise sales percentage in domestic sales placed in Parliament, the percentage of diesel cars sold in India.

09 Aug 2017 2:02 AM

Passenger vehicle sales up 9 per cent, car sales 5 per cent

The passenger vehicle sales grew to 2,51,642 units while Car sales were up at 1,66,630 units.

09 Jun 2017 12:02 PM

Experts feel that those, who already own an Alto, could be opting for Swift — a better alternative to Alto in Maruti stable — when they have to replace their old car.

Alto loses top tag to Swift after 13 years

Alto came second this time around with 22,549 units as against 16,583 units in April last year, a growth of 35.97 per cent.

23 May 2017 1:47 AM

Passenger vehicles and car sales increase

Passenger vehicles sales rose by 2,77,602 units while car sales rose by 1,90,788 units .

09 May 2017 11:56 AM

SC bans sale, registration of non-BS IV vehicles from April 1

A bench of Justices Lokur and Gupta prohibited registration of vehicles which do not meet the BS-IV emission standards from April 1.

29 Mar 2017 3:52 PM

1 of 2

Columns

Sunil Gatade