India’s auto sector delivered a mixed September, with strong passenger- and commercial-vehicle sales offset by weak tractor and domestic two-wheeler demand. Festive buying could support growth, but rural stress, rising input costs and excess dealer inventory …
India tractor sales rose 8% YoY to 69,250 units in Aug 2026 despite patchy monsoon; exports up 13% to 10,000, though sales fell 11% MoM.
India's largest tractor makers and a motorcycle company anticipate declining sales due to poor monsoon conditions, risking stress in the rural auto industry. Mahindra forecasts 5% growth, while Escorts expects a 2-3% decline.