NEW DELHI : Passenger vehicle (PV) sales reported impressive growth during April, even as other segments were impacted by the spread of the pandemic.
Rising personal mobility need has been a key driver of growth in the recent past.“Based on numbers reported by OEMs (original equipment manufacturers), we estimate that PV wholesales in April were 16-18% above the 2019 level (down 10% month-on-month in line with usual seasonality)," said analysts at Jefferies India Ltd in their note.
Given covid-led disruption seen during April 2020, comparisons of April 2021 volumes to April 2019 volumes, helps gauge the correct level of recovery.Tractor sales continued good growth momentum seen over recent past.