Auto sales hit 18,818 units in July

Dawn reported that July deliveries of cars, pickups, vans and jeeps reached 18,818 units, up 79 per cent from a year earlier. On a monthly basis, however, volumes slipped 13 per cent from the previous month. The annual gain was attributed to new market entrants, fresh model launches and a stronger push in auto financing.

Myesha Sohail of Topline Securities linked the monthly decline to uncertainty over a new auto policy, and she expects double-digit growth in FY27. That outlook rests on new variant launches and the arrival of fresh brands in the market. In the segment below 1,000cc, Suzuki Alto sales rose to 7,217 units from 2,327, while Suzuki Every climbed to 492 units from 230.

Two- and three-wheeler sales grew 38 per cent to 172,416 units, with Atlas Honda selling 150,063 units, up 43 per cent. Truck and bus volumes also rose sharply, while farm tractor sales increased four per cent to 1,242 units. Industry data showed a shift from fuel-based combustion engine vehicles toward hybrid and electric models in 11MFY26, when overall sales rose 47 per cent.