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The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has released the latest retail sales data for commercial vehicles (CVs) and three-wheelers for October 2026. Combined retail sales for both segments stood at 2,56,560 units in October 2026, registering 3.21% year-on-year (YoY) growth compared to 2,48,586 units sold in October 2025.
The three-wheeler segment recorded total retail sales of 1,41,420 units in October 2026. This marks 3.97% YoY growth over 1,36,025 units sold in October 2025.
Passenger e-rickshaw sales declined by 25.76% YoY, with 27,532 units retailed in October 2026 compared to 37,087 units in October 2025. The category recorded a sharp decline despite overall growth in the three-wheeler segment.
The goods e-rickshaw category recorded a 1.06% YoY decline, with sales slipping to 6,911 units from 6,985 units in October 2025. The segment remained almost flat during the month.
The three-wheeler goods segment registered 25.42% YoY growth, with 20,215 units sold in October 2026 compared to 16,118 units a year earlier. The increase highlights rising demand for last-mile and small cargo transportation.
Passenger three-wheelers posted growth of 14.54% YoY, reaching 86,582 units in October 2026 from 75,592 units in October 2025. The segment remained the largest contributor to overall three-wheeler retail sales.
The personal three-wheeler segment recorded a 25.93% YoY decline, with 180 units sold in October 2026 compared to 243 units in October 2025. Volumes remained limited in this category.
The commercial vehicle segment recorded retail sales of 1,15,140 units in October 2026, registering 2.29% YoY growth compared to 1,12,561 units in October 2025.
LCVs remained the largest contributor to the CV segment, but declined 9.57% YoY to 69,148 units, compared to 76,463 units in October 2025.
The MCV segment recorded 21.16% YoY growth, with 9,042 units sold in October 2026 compared to 7,463 units in October 2025. The segment continued to benefit from steady freight and regional transportation demand.
HCV sales increased by 28.95% YoY to 36,879 units, compared to 28,599 units in October 2025. The growth reflects continued demand for heavy-duty freight movement, infrastructure, and long-haul transportation.
The ‘Others’ category recorded 97.22% YoY growth, with 71 units sold in October 2026 compared to 36 units in October 2025. The growth came on a very small base.
October 2026 witnessed moderate growth in India’s combined commercial vehicle and three-wheeler retail market. Total sales increased 3.21% YoY to 2,56,560 units. Growth in the three-wheeler segment was primarily driven by passenger three-wheelers and goods carriers. The three-wheeler goods segment grew 25.42%, while passenger three-wheelers increased by 14.54%.
Within the CV segment, LCVs remained the highest-volume category but fell 9.57% YoY. HCVs recorded the highest growth among the major CV categories at 28.95%, while MCV sales increased by 21.16%. However, passenger e-rickshaws declined by 25.76%, while goods e-rickshaws (with cart) and personal three-wheelers fell by 1.06% and 25.93% respectively.
Overall, demand for passenger mobility, freight transportation, and infrastructure-related activities supported the growth of India’s CV and three-wheeler retail market in October 2026, even as LCV and e-rickshaw segments saw a decline.
1- Vehicle Retail Data has been collated as on 04.11.26 in collaboration with Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India and has been gathered from 1,468 out of 1,469 RTOs.
2- Commercial Vehicle is subdivided in the following manner
a. LCV – Light Commercial Vehicle (incl. Passenger & Goods Vehicle)
b. MCV – Medium Commercial Vehicle (incl. Passenger & Goods Vehicle)
c. HCV – Heavy Commercial Vehicle (incl. Passenger & Goods Vehicle)
3- 3-Wheeler is sub-divided in the following manner
a. E-Rickshaw – Passenger
b. E-Rickshaw – Goods
c. 3-Wheeler – Goods
d. 3-Wheeler – Passenger
e. 3-Wheeler – Personal
4- For Oct’26, Vehicle Registration Data for 3W, CV and Trac categories are not available for Telangana (TS)
5- Period Considered for Navaratri – From 1st Navratri till Dussehra
a. Navratri’26 – 11th Oct’26 – 20th Oct’26
b. Navratri’25 – 22nd Sep’25 – 02nd Oct’25
c. Navratri’24 – 3rd Oct’24 – 12th Oct’24
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