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Passenger vehicle retail sales drop 10% in Jan due to chip shortage: FADA

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Passenger vehicle retail sales drop 10% in Jan due to chip shortage: FADA

Retail sales of passenger cars fell 10% in January 2022 from a year earlier as companies continued to suffer production losses due to semiconductor shortages, auto dealer agency FADA said on Monday.

Passenger vehicle (PV) sales fell to 2,58,329 units last month, down 10.12% from 2,87,424 units in January 2021.

“Despite good demand, passenger cars are bearing the brunt of semiconductor shortages, resulting in low inventories,” FADA President Vinkesh Gulati said in a statement.

Two-wheeler sales fell 13.44% to 10,17,785 units last month, compared to 11,75,832 units in January 2021.

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Rural woes coupled with rising prices and a wave of omicron have led to lower sales in the segment, Gulati said.

Tractor sales were 55,421 units last month, down 9.86% from 61,485 units in January 2021.

However, commercial vehicle sales rose 20.52% to 67,763 units last month, compared to 56,227 units a year earlier.

“As the economy recovers, the commercial vehicle segment continues to show year-on-year growth, especially in the HCV category. The overall CV segment maintains momentum as central and state governments increase infrastructure spending,” Gulati noted.

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Retail sales of tricycles also increased by 29.8% to 40,449 units in January 2022, compared to 31,162 units a year ago.

Total sales in each category fell 10.69% to 14,39,747 units last month from 16,12,130 units in January 2021.

Gulati noted that retail sales will slowly turn positive as the Omicron wave wanes.

“Semiconductor shortages are also showing some signs of easing as many PV OEMs promise better scheduling. Therefore, we expect vehicle availability to improve further,” he noted.

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With the federal budget emphasising the development of 25,000 kilometers of new highways, it will further boost infrastructure spending, thereby increasing commercial vehicle sales, Gulati said.

“Rural India has been a major driver of the two-wheeler and entry-level passenger vehicle market. The government plans to pay farmers Rs 2.3 crore MSP directly, which can be sold as two-wheelers, tractors and entry-level PV,” he said. added.

Gulati noted that the upcoming wedding season will also trigger some demand recovery in the two-wheeler market.

“Overall, FADA changed its outlook from ‘negative neutral’ to ‘neutral’ over the next few months,” he said.

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The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) said it has collected data from 1,386 of the 1,597 RTOs nationwide.

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Virat Kohli pays tribute to Ratan Tata, Jay Shah ‘deeply saddened’ by veteran industrialist’s demise

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Virat Kohli pays tribute to Ratan Tata, Jay Shah ‘deeply saddened’ by veteran industrialist’s demise

Tributes continue to pour in for Ratan Tata, with Virat Kohli and Jay Shah taking to their social media accounts to bid farewell to the industrialist.

Former Indian captain and batting legend Virat Kohli paid a touching tribute to Ratan Tata, the legendary business tycoon, who passed away on Wednesday night. Tata, a Padma Vibhushan recipient, was undergoing treatment in intensive care since Monday but breathed his last in Mumbai, leaving a profound impact on many across the nation.

Kohli expressed his condolences through his Instagram account on Thursday morning, sharing a heartfelt message along with a photo of the late industrialist.

Tata’s contribution to business, society, and philanthropy has been widely acknowledged, and his passing marks the end of an era.

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, Jay Shah, also conveyed his sorrow, stating, “Deeply saddened by the loss of Shri Ratan Tata Ji. His leadership, integrity, and dedication to society set a remarkable standard for legacy. My heartfelt condolences to his loved ones. Rest in peace, Sir.” Shah’s words reflect the collective grief of a nation that has long admired Tata’s contributions to the country.

BCCI’s tribute

Additionally, the BCCI issued a statement about his demise.

“The BCCI expresses its deepest sorrow and joins the nation in mourning the passing of Shri Ratan Tata ji. His invaluable contributions across diverse fields have been instrumental in shaping India’s growth and success story.

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His extraordinary legacy, founded on the principles of passion, empathy, visionary leadership, innovation, and excellence, will continue to inspire and guide future generations for years to come,” the statement read.

Ratan Tata, born on December 28, 1937, in Mumbai, embarked on his journey with the Tata Group in 1962 as a young executive. Over the decades, he transformed the group into a global conglomerate. His work was acknowledged with India’s second-highest civilian honour, the Padma Vibhushan, in 2008, and he received numerous accolades, including honorary doctorates from prestigious institutions in India and abroad.

Tata is survived by his family, including brothers and sisters Simone Tata, Jimmy Tata, Noel Tata, Aloo Tata, Shireen Jejeebhoy, Deanne Jejeebhoy, Leah Tata, Maya Tata, Neville Tata, Manasi Tata, Jamset Tata, Tiana Tata, and others, as mentioned in a family statement.

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