Auto sales jump in June as global semiconductor shortage eases

Maruti Suzuki dispatched 128,999 units to its dealers in June as against 128,432 units in the same period last year

Auto sales in June advanced for most manufacturers as the global semiconductor shortage, which had been crippling production for a year and a half, is easing. Auto companies in India count dispatches to dealers as sales.

The combined sales at the top eight passenger vehicle makers rose year-on-year by 25 per cent to 292,461 units from 234,025 in the corresponding period last year, shows the monthly sales data released by companies on Friday.

Except the market leader, which had a muted dispatch compared to last year, most saw sales increasing in high double digits.

Analysts expect the good run to