Automobile dispatches from companies to dealers rose 12 per cent last year compared to 2023 on the back of positive consumer sentiments which aided robust demand for two-wheelers, industry body SIAM said on Tuesday. Total wholesales across categories rose to 2,54,98,763 units in 2024 against 2,28,39,130 units in 2023, a growth of 11.6 per cent.
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«2024 has been reasonably good for the auto industry. Positive consumer sentiments and the country's macroeconomic stability helped in propelling reasonable growth for the sector across vehicle segments,» Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) President Shailesh Chandra said in a statement.
Last year, the growth was primarily driven by the two-wheeler segment which grew by 14.5 per cent in 2024 over a year ago, he added.
Dispatches of scooters, bikes and models rose by 14.5 per cent to 1,95,43,093 units in 2024 compared to 1,70,75,432 units a year ago, the statement said.
Scooter sales rose 20 per cent year-on-year to 66,75,231 units in 2023.
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