New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- India's automobile industry is entering 2026 on a strong note after a record-breaking festive season, with the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) projecting a sustained rise in sales driven by GST 2.0 reforms, rural consumption, and robust dealer sentiment.

FADA's latest data shows October 2025 auto retail sales surged 40.5 per cent year-on-year, reaching an all-time high. The 42-day festive period covering Dussehra to Diwali posted record numbers with a 21 per cent year-on-year increase, cementing it as the strongest festive cycle in India's automotive history

The growth was broad-based, two-wheelers jumped 52 per cent to 31.5 lakh units, while passenger vehicle (PV) sales rose 11 per cent to touc...