Monthly Performance: September 2021
Production: The total production of Passenger Vehicles, Three Wheelers, Two Wheelers and Quadricycle in the month of September 2021 was 2,125,304 units, which is a drop of (-) 18.89% compared to September 2020.
Domestic Sales:
-
Passenger Vehicles* sales were 160,070 units in September 2021.
-
Three-wheeler sales were 29,185 units in September 2021.
-
Two-wheeler sales were 1,528,472 units in September 2021.
Quarterly Performance: July - September 2021
Production: Total production of Passenger Vehicles, Commercial Vehicles, Three Wheelers, Two Wheelers and Quadricycle in July - September 2021 was 6,474,793 units.
Domestic Sales:
-
Passenger Vehicles** sales were 741,300 units in July – September 2021.
-
Commercial Vehicles# sales were 166,251 units in July – September 2021.
-
Three-wheeler sales were 70,899 units in July – September 2021.
-
Two-wheeler sales were 4,113,915 units in July – September 2021.
Half Yearly Performance: April - September 2021
Production: Total production of Passenger Vehicles, Commercial Vehicles, Three Wheelers, Two Wheelers and Quadricycle in April - September 2021 was 11,058,514 units.
Domestic Sales:
-
Passenger Vehicles** sales were 1,387,572 units in April – September 2021.
-
Commercial Vehicles## sales were 272,051 units in April – September 2021.
-
Three-wheeler sales were 95,421 units in April – September 2021.
-
Two-wheeler sales were 6,517,616 units in April – September 2021.
* BMW, Mercedes, Tata Motors & Volvo Auto data are not available
** BMW, Mercedes & Volvo Auto data are not available
#Daimler, JBM Auto & Scania data are not available
## Daimler & Scania data are not available and JBM Auto data available for Apr-June only
Commenting on Q2 and H1 FY 2021-22 sales data, Mr Kenichi Ayukawa, President, SIAM said, “Indian Automobile Industry continues to face new challenges. While on one hand, we are seeing a revival in vehicle demand, on the other hand, shortage of semi-conductor chips is causing a major concern for the industry. Many members have curtailed their production plans. Coupled with the festive season demand, this has led to long waiting time for the customers on popular models of some segments. High raw material prices also continue to be a challenge. Industry is taking all possible measures to mitigate the impact of such supply chain issues and optimize production.
SIAM is thankful to the Government for undertaking a massive vaccination drive across the country. As we enter the festive season, it is still very important to be cautious and follow Covid appropriate behaviour. We are hopeful that with the collaborated efforts of Citizens, Government and Industry, we’ll be able to avoid a third wave and mitigate demand-supply challenges.”
Commenting on Q2 and H1 FY 2021-22 sales data, Mr Rajesh Menon, Director General, SIAM said, “Owing to the semi-conductor shortage, in September 2021 there was a drop in production of about (-) 37.46% for Passenger Vehicles and (-) 17.15% for Two-Wheelers.
On the sales front, barring the Covid period, H1 sales of Passenger Vehicles are still below 2016-17 levels, that of Two-Wheelers are below 2011-12 levels, that of Commercial Vehicles are below 2010-11 levels and that of Three-Wheelers are still below 2000-01 levels.”
Rajesh Menon, Director General, SIAM
rajesh.menon@siam.in