Around 7,000 vehicles were sold across Nashik district during the festive period
Nashik: The automobile and real estate sectors witnessed robust demand during Navaratra and Dasara , together generating business worth around Rs 410 crore in Nashik district. The automobile sector recorded an 18% rise in sales during the nine-day Navaratra and Dasara period compared with the corresponding festive season last year, despite drought conditions affecting several rural parts of the district. Maharashtra, around 7,000 vehicles were sold across Nashik district during the festive period, according to data provided by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). The district recorded sales of around 4,500 two-wheelers valued at Rs 45 crore, 2,000 passenger cars worth nearly Rs 200 crore, 350 light commercial vehicles worth Rs 28 crore and 149 tractors valued at around Rs 12 crore. Only 149 tractors were sold during this year’s festive period compared with 506 units sold during the corresponding period last year, marking a fall of nearly 70%. Nashik chapter, more than 100 residential units worth around Rs 125 crore were booked on Dasara, according to the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (CREDAI). The city also recorded over 50 graha pravesh ceremonies during the day, indicating positive sentiment among homebuyers.
The tractor segment, however, emerged as a notable exception, with sales declining sharply due to deficient rainfall and crop losses. The real estate sector also reported strong festive demand on Dasara, traditionally considered an auspicious occasion for property purchases and housewarming ceremonies. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Nashik | Silver Rate in Nashik | Bank Holidays in Nashik | Public Holidays in Nashik | Petrol Price in Nashik | Diesel Price in Nashik | CNG Price in Nashik | LPG Price in Nashik Stay updated with the latest Nashik news.
Sachin Mahajan, president of FADA Maharashtra, said that while drought conditions had adversely affected the agricultural economy, demand for personal mobility remained strong. “Festive vehicle sales in Nashik district rose around 18% this year compared with last year’s Navaratra-Dasara season,” Mahajan said, adding that drought mainly affected tractor sales as farmers solely dependent on agriculture faced financial difficulties. Gaurav Thakkar, president of CREDAI Nashik, said the sector witnessed encouraging customer response, particularly for ready-to-move-in homes. Buyers showed a preference for ready flats, and we expect the positive momentum to continue until Diwali,” Thakkar said.
The sales included two-wheelers, passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles and tractors. Tractor sales witnessed the steepest decline among vehicle categories. “There was good demand for residential properties on Dasara. Download the TOI App.