5% drop in registration of vehicles during Dasara in Nashik

Nashik: The Nashik Regional Transport Office registered 230 new vehicles on Dasara this year, down by just 5% from 243 vehicles in the corresponding period last year, despite keeping its registration window open for the auspicious occasion.The registrations included 125 cars, 71 motorcycles and scooters, 18 goods carriers, 12 mopeds, three autorickshaws and one agricultural tractor. Last year, 141 cars, 76 two-wheelers, 17 goods carriers and nine mopeds were registered on Dasara.Most people time vehicle purchases or registrations for Dasara, which is considered one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar. Nashik RTO has been keeping its registration window open on the festival over the past few years for vehicle owners’ convenience.An RTO official, who did not wish to be named, said several people bought vehicles on Dasara but would register them later. The official added that vehicle sales were expected to increase during Diwali.Most of Maharashtra has been declared drought-hit, including 13 of Nashik district’s 15 talukas. Whether the drought has affected vehicle sales will become clear only after Diwali.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 NashikStay updated with the latest Nashik news. Download the TOI App.