Polls may rev up 2-wheeler sales but passenger vehicles likely to be a drag

Trends based on recent state elections and the 2019 general elections: Fada

This poll season could turn out to be a double-edged sword for the automobile sector, with two-wheelers expected to witness a surge in sales, while passenger vehicles may hit the slow lane, industry experts said.

The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (Fada) said these trends were based on the recent state elections and the 2019 general elections.

During the 2019 elections, the total auto retail sales were down 8 per cent.

In April 2019, the sales were down 4 per cent, before moving up 5 per cent in the following month, according to Fada data.

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