Diwali and Dhanteras have put the auto sales on the fast lane. Buoyed by, the new GST reforms that boosted consumer sentiment, leading automakers report record Dhanteras deliveries and strong demand for new cars across India.
Dhanteras, which marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival, is considered an auspicious day for making new purchases, especially of gold, silver, and vehicles. Automakers highlighted that this year, the occasion was spread over two days—from the afternoon of October 18 to the afternoon of October 19—giving buyers more time to make purchases and contributing to higher sales numbers for carmakers.
Tata Motors expects over 25,000 deliveries during Diwali period
Tata Motors says it estimates deliveries to exceed over 25,000 vehicles during this period