FADA Reports 2.33 Lakh CV & 3W Retail Sales in July 2026, Up 19.40% YoY

Combined retail sales for both segments stood at 2,33,444 units, registering 19.40% year-on-year (YoY) growth compared to 1,95,514 units sold in July 2025.

Three-wheelers continued to lead the overall volume share, while the commercial vehicle segment posted strong double-digit growth. This performance reflects healthy demand from passenger mobility, urban logistics, and infrastructure-led transportation activities.

Combined Commercial Vehicle Retail Sales – July 2026

FADA Retail Sales Report by Segment: Three-Wheelers

The three-wheeler segment recorded total retail sales of 1,33,778 units in July 2026. This marks 16.16% YoY growth over 1,15,166 units sold in July 2025.

• E-RICKSHAW (Passenger)

Passenger e-rickshaw sales declined by 12.71% YoY, with 34,722 units retailed in July 2026 compared to 39,777 units last year. Despite the overall growth in the three-wheeler segment, passenger e-rickshaws witnessed a decline during the month.

• E-RICKSHAW WITH CART (Goods)

The goods e-rickshaw category recorded 5.69% YoY growth, with sales increasing to 7,280 units from 6,888 units in July 2025. The segment registered steady demand from small cargo transportation.

• THREE-WHEELER (Goods)

This segment registered 47.00% YoY growth, with 15,366 units sold in July 2026 compared to 10,453 units a year earlier. The strong performance reflects rising demand for last-mile cargo transportation.

• THREE-WHEELER (Passenger)

Passenger three-wheelers posted robust growth, rising 31.55% YoY to 76,236 units from 57,952 units last year. The segment remained the biggest contributor to overall three-wheeler sales, supported by strong shared mobility demand.

• THREE-WHEELER (Personal)

The personal three-wheeler segment recorded 81.25% YoY growth, with 174 units sold in July 2026 compared to 96 units in July 2025. Although volumes remained low, the segment registered the highest percentage growth among all three-wheeler categories.

FADA Retail Sales Report by Segment: Commercial Vehicles (CV)

The commercial vehicle segment recorded retail sales of 99,666 units, registering 24.04% YoY growth compared to 80,348 units in July 2025.

• LCV (Light Commercial Vehicles)

LCVs remained the highest contributor in the CV segment, growing 27.65% YoY to 61,634 units, up from 48,284 units last year. Demand remained strong, supported by e-commerce, distribution networks, and last-mile logistics operations.

• MCV (Medium Commercial Vehicles)

The MCV segment posted 25.00% YoY growth, with 9,925 units sold in July 2026 against 7,940 units in July 2025. The segment continued to benefit from steady freight movement and regional transportation demand.

• HCV (Heavy Commercial Vehicles)

HCV sales increased by 16.72% YoY to 28,070 units, compared to 24,048 units last year. Demand remained supported by infrastructure projects and long-haul transportation activities.

• Others (Construction Equipment & Special Vehicles)

The 'Others' category reported a 51.32% YoY decline, with 37 units sold in July 2026 compared to 76 units in July 2025, reflecting weaker demand in niche commercial vehicle segments.

Overall Market Outlook

July 2026 witnessed strong growth in India's commercial vehicle and three-wheeler retail market. Growth was primarily driven by passenger three-wheelers, goods carriers, and light commercial vehicles, while LCVs retained their leadership within the commercial vehicle segment.

The three-wheeler market also benefited from strong growth in goods carriers, passenger autos, and personal three-wheelers. However, passenger e-rickshaws and the 'Others' commercial vehicle category recorded a decline during the month. Overall, healthy demand from logistics, passenger transportation, and infrastructure-related activities continued to support the retail market in July 2026.

Disclaimer:

1- Vehicle Retail Data has been collated as on 05.08.26 in collaboration with Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India and has been gathered from 1,465 out of 1,468 RTOs.

2- Commercial Vehicle is subdivided in the following manner

1. LCV – Light Commercial Vehicle (incl. Passenger & Goods Vehicle)
2. MCV – Medium Commercial Vehicle (incl. Passenger & Goods Vehicle)
3. HCV – Heavy Commercial Vehicle (incl. Passenger & Goods Vehicle)

3- 3-Wheeler is sub-divided in the following manner

1. E-Rickshaw – Passenger
2. E-Rickshaw – Goods
3. 3-Wheeler – Goods
4. 3-Wheeler – Passenger
5. 3-Wheeler – Personal

4- For the month of Jul’26, Vehicle Registration Data for 3W, CV and Trac categories are not available for Telangana (TS)