According to Mr. C. S. Vigneshwar, President, FADA, the dealer’s role evolves — from a point of sale into the customer’s trusted transition partner and long-term mobility advisor. The FY’26 closed as a landmark year for Indian auto retail — the industry retailed close to 2.97 crore vehicles, up over 13% and within touching distance of […]
The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), the apex national body of automobile retail in India, has announced the appointment of Mr. Sai Giridhar as FADA’s 38th President and for the years 2026-28. The decision was made at the 323rd Governing Council Meeting, which was held immediately after the 62nd Annual General Meeting. Mr. Giridhar is the Managing Director of […]
Unveils FADA Digest 2026, Kaleidoscope, FADA Employee ID Programme and DSS’26 findings at the event The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) hosted the 8th Auto Retail Conclave 2026, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, automobile manufacturers, dealers and ecosystem partners to deliberate on the future of India’s automotive retail sector under the theme “BHARAT: Inclusive Mobility, […]
The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), the apex body representing India’s automobile retail industry, successfully concluded the fifth edition of its Finance and Insurance (F&I) Summit 2026 at Aurika, Mumbai Skycity. The summit brought together leaders from India’s banking, finance, insurance and automobile retail sectors to discuss the evolving landscape of vehicle ownership and […]
India’s automotive retail market recorded its best-ever June performance in history, with total registrations reaching 25,57,234 units — a 21.83% year-on-year increase and a 1.03% rise over May 2026. According to the data released by FADA – The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations, the month marked record June figures across two-wheelers, three-wheelers, commercial vehicles, passenger […]
Despite an above-normal heatwave, rising fuel prices, and tensions in West Asia, India’s automobile retail market delivered its best-ever May performance across multiple segments — a testament to the resilience of underlying demand. May is rarely the auto industry’s favourite month. The heat drives people away from showrooms, the wedding season winds down, and the […]
Electric vehicle retail momentum in India remained strong in February 2026, with year-on-year growth recorded across all major segments. According to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), electric two-wheelers, passenger vehicles, three-wheelers and commercial vehicles all registered healthy growth, although overall EV penetration remained largely stable due to the faster expansion […]
By T. Murrali India’s automobile dealerships are standing at a crossroads. Whether it’s passenger cars, two-wheelers, or commercial vehicles, dealers today face a fast-evolving landscape shaped by digital disruption, changing customer expectations, new technologies, and shrinking profit margins. Each segment has its own battles — from electrification and online buying trends to rising costs and […]
By T. Murrali The Tamil Nadu government has expressed strong support for creating a dedicated auto dealership cluster or “Auto Row” on the outskirts of Chennai, aimed at reducing high retail real-estate costs within the city. The idea is to bring dealerships together in a shared ecosystem where resources, workshops, and even knowledge can be […]
By T. Murrali The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has secured a significant legal victory on 24 October, compelling the Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry State governments to implement amendments to the Motor Vehicles Act and the Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR). These changes aim to simplify vehicle registration and purchasing processes, benefiting both dealers […]
The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), the apex body for automobile retail in India, announced the results of the Dealer Satisfaction Study (DSS) 2025 at the 7th Auto Retail Conclave held on September 10. The annual study is conducted in association with PremonAsia, a Singapore-based consumer insights and advisory firm. FADA President, C. S. […]
The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) today hosted the 7th edition of the Auto Retail Conclave, centered around the theme “Self-Sustaining Success: Transforming Auto Retail for Naya Bharat.” The Conclave drew an impressive gathering of over 500 delegates from every corner of the country, representing the vibrant auto retail community. Adding to the significance […]
The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) recently held a landmark meeting with Mr. Sanjay Malhotra, Hon’ble Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, at the RBI Headquarters in Mumbai. This marked FADA’s first-ever engagement at the level of the RBI Governor – a significant step forward in its ongoing policy outreach efforts. During the […]
The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has released vehicle retail data for February 2025. FADA President, Mr. C. S. Vigneshwar, shared his insights on the auto retail performance for the month: “February witnessed a broad-based downturn across all categories, aligning with our earlier survey projections, which anticipated a ‘Flat to De-growth’ sentiment. The market […]
The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has released the electric vehicle (EV) retail data for February 2025, highlighting key trends in India’s evolving EV market. Despite some challenges, the sector showed resilience, with Passenger EVs witnessing an 18.95% year-on-year (YoY) growth and Three-Wheelers continuing their dominance with a 56.4% market penetration. While Two-Wheelers saw […]