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Two-wheeler registrations declined 13.3% year-on-year to 2.2 lakh units in Oct, while passenger vehicle registrations rose 12.7% to 55,487 units, according to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). Gujarat recorded lower registrations of both cars and two-wheelers on Dhanteras this year compared to 2025. Car registrations fell 30.3% to 2,590 units from 3,718 a year ago, while two-wheeler registrations declined 13.3% to 10,864 units from 12,525. “We expect two-wheeler sales to grow by 7-8%, with overall growth of 9-10% during the Diwali period. Overall, Gujarat recorded 3 lakh vehicle registrations across categories in Oct, reflecting a 7.2% year-on-year decline. We remain optimistic that the final two months of 2026 will help the sector close the year on a strong note,” he said.
The moderation in registrations is primarily due to waiting periods and supply constraints rather than any decline in consumer interest, according to them. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Ahmedabad | Silver Rate in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Petrol Price in Ahmedabad | Diesel Price in Ahmedabad | CNG Price in Ahmedabad | LPG Price in Ahmedabad Stay updated with the latest Ahmedabad news.
Pranav Shah, national chairperson of FADA’s two-wheeler vertical, said the festive comparison was affected by a shift in the calendar. “Dhanteras and Diwali fell in Nov this year, unlike Oct last year, shifting part of the festive buying activity beyond Oct,” he said. Purchases may also continue until Dev Diwali, as some customers could wait for festive bonuses, which are often disbursed around Dhanteras,” Shah said. Hybrid vehicles, he said, are offsetting some of that weakness. Hitendra Nanavati, chairperson of FADA Gujarat, said the industry remained optimistic about demand in the coming months, supported by a good monsoon, improving rural sentiment and stronger consumer confidence.
Ahmedabad : Gujarat’s automobile market is witnessing divergent trends, with passenger vehicle sales remaining resilient even as two-wheeler demand weakens and festive season purchases lose momentum. The contrasting trend was also evident during Dhanteras , traditionally considered an auspicious occasion for vehicle purchases. Vehicle dealers attributed the slowdown in festive sales mainly to subdued rural demand, particularly in the two-wheeler segment. The festive-day figures indicate softer buying activity across both segments despite growth in monthly passenger vehicle registrations. that strength did not translate into higher Dhanteras sales While cars performed better over the month. He added that rural demand for two-wheelers remained encouraging and broadly in line with overall market growth. In the passenger vehicle segment, SUVs and compact SUVs continue to drive demand, while sales of diesel models are declining. Dealers also noted that demand for electric vehicles remains robust. “We expect demand to gain further momentum in the coming months. With the festive season extending into Nov, we anticipate a strong revival in customer enquiries and conversions across vehicle segments. Download the TOI App.