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) has been a cornerstone of India’s automobile retail industry for six decades. From its inception in 1964 by the visionary T.V.S. Santanam to its present-day stature as a unifying voice for 9,000 dealer principals, 15,000 dealerships, and 30,000 outlets, FADA’s journey has been marked by resilience, adaptability, and […]
The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), the apex national body of automobile retail in India, has announced the appointment of Mr. C S Vigneshwar as FADA’s 37th President and for the years 2024-26. The decision was made at the 315th Governing Council Meeting, which was held immediately after the 60th Annual General Meeting. Mr. […]
The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) hosted the fifth edition of the Auto Retail Conclave, focusing on the theme “Collaborate-Innovate-Accelerate” immediately after the 59th AGM. The conclave witnessed the presence of prominent figures automobile industry, alongside participation from over 500 dealer members representing various regions of the country. The Conclave was inaugurated by Shri Nitin Gadkari, the honorable Union Minister of […]
Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), the apex national body of Automobile Retail in India announced the outcome of Dealer Satisfaction Study 2022 results which was undertaken in association with PremonAsia, a consumer-insight led consulting & advisory firm based out of Singapore. Commenting on the release of the study, FADA President, Mr. Manish Raj Singhania […]