India’s automobile retail sales reached a record August high, supported by GST benefits, strong rural demand and growing alternative-fuel vehicle adoption. BulletsIn Automobile retail sales surged 17.51% year-on-year to a record 24,23,201 units in August 2026, despite seasonal monsoon weakness and delayed festivities. Passenger vehicle retail sales increased 16.14% to 4,02,398 units, compared with 3,46,468