Most automakers reopened their showrooms and service centres from the first week of May after the easing of lockdown measures. Out of 26,500 outlets, about 60% of showrooms and 80% of workshops resumed operations across the country at the end of May. Hence, registrations in May were not indicative of the demand situation as the lockdown still continued in many parts. As a result of the sudden halt in economic activity due to the pandemic, retail sales of commercial vehicles also declined by a massive 96.63% to just 2,711 units. Showroom sales of motorcycles and scooters also dropped by 88.8% to 1,59,039 units during the month.

Source: Mint June 11, 2020 08:03 UTC