India, Jan. 6 -- India's passenger vehicle (PV) retail market ended calendar year 2025 on a firm footing, supported by a strong year-end performance and rising demand beyond major urban centres. Data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) shows PV retail sales outpaced overall auto market growth, aided by improved affordability and renewed consumer sentiment in the second half of the year.

PV retail volumes in CY2025 stood at 44,75,309 units, registering a 9.70 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase from 40,79,532 units. December 2025 capped the year with a sharp surge, as PV sales rose 26.64 per cent YoY to 3,79,671 units, marking one of the strongest monthly performances of the year. Earlier this number stoo...