PV dispatches up 37% ahead of festivals

New Delhi: Auto industry entered the festive season with dealers receiving more cars and scooters than in any previous Aug. Whether buyers match that pace at showrooms is the next test.Passenger-vehicle dispatches rose 36.5% year-on-year to 4,39,309 units, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) on Tuesday. But the increase comes against a weak Aug 2025, when manufacturers sent 3,21,901 vehicles to dealers. "Growth in Aug 2026 has been supported by a lower base of previous year," Siam director general Rajesh Menon said. He expects festive demand to lift dispatches further this quarter.Get the latest Business News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.