New Delhi, June 26 -- The Indian passenger vehicle (PV) industry witnessed a 13.6 per cent contraction in retail sales in May 2025, primarily due to subdued consumer sentiment amid heightened geopolitical tensions in northern India following the India-Pakistan conflict, according to a report by credit rating agency ICRA.

The credit rating agency said that despite continued discounting by automakers, demand for PVs has softened from 3,49,939 units in April 2025 to 3.02,214 units in May 2025.

Meanwhile, the two-wheeler segment demonstrated stronger performance, with retail volumes growing 7 per cent year-on-year, supported by robust rural demand and a healthy harvest season.

As per the agency, the PV wholesale volumes remained steady at ...