# Auto Sales Growth Normalises Post-Festive Buildup

> India's auto sales rebound after festive inventory surge.
- Title: Auto Sales Growth Normalises Post-Festive Buildup | Shortify
- Summary: India's auto sales rebound after festive inventory surge. India's auto sales growth will normalise after festive inventory build-up as utility vehicles drive…
- Keywords: india, auto sales, utility vehicles, passenger vehicles, jm financial, west asia inflation, festive season, Auto, Sales, Growth, Normalises, Post-Festive
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/auto/auto-news/auto-sales-growth-likely-to-normalise-after-festive-inventory-build-up-west-asia-inflation-a-risk-report/articleshow/134430804.cms
- Author: ANI
- Published: 2026-09-23T09:27:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: india, auto sales, utility vehicles, passenger vehicles, jm financial, west asia inflation, festive season
## Near-term sales boost
India's auto sales gain near-term support from festive inventory build-up.
## Growth slows after festive season
Sales growth rates ease as industry moves against a high base.
## Passenger vehicle growth
Domestic passenger vehicle sales rose 37% year-on-year in August 2026.
## Utility vehicle surge
Utility vehicle sales jumped 46% in August, increasing their market share to 69%.
## Two-wheeler demand shift
Two-wheeler sales grew 5% year-on-year in August, with premium segments rising faster.
## West Asia inflation risk
Sustained West Asia inflation pressures threaten near-term auto industry outlook.
## Key takeaway

India's auto sales growth will normalise after festive inventory build-up as utility vehicles drive demand.