FADA Oct 2026: CV & 3W Retail Sales Rise 3.21% to 2.57 Lakh

Combined Commercial Vehicle Retail Sales – October 2026

FADA Retail Sales Report by Segment: Three-Wheelers

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.

• E-RICKSHAW (Passenger)

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.

• E-RICKSHAW WITH CART (Goods)

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.

• THREE-WHEELER (Goods)

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.

• THREE-WHEELER (Passenger)

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.

• THREE-WHEELER (Personal)

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.

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

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.

• LCV (Light Commercial Vehicles)

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.

• MCV (Medium Commercial Vehicles)

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 (Heavy Commercial Vehicles)

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.

Others (Construction Equipment & Special Vehicles)

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.

Overall Market Outlook

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.

Disclaimer:

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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