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Car sales in April 2020 had been a disaster, as the closure of manufacturing facilities and retail rooms led to zero productivity.
As expected, the Indian auto industry has seen its worst month as zero units have been sold across the country due to the closure of showrooms and manufacturing facilities. India’s largest automaker Maruti Suzuki was no exception, including its OEM supply to Toyota, and compared to the same month last year, the brand sold 1.31,385 units.
The Indo-Japanese manufacturer managed to send 632 units abroad when port operations resumed. The similar scenario existed for other companies, just as Hyundai and Mahindra managed to register zero units, but their export account was 1,341 units and 733 units respectively last month. In April 2019, Hyundai registered just over 42,000 units.
While each manufacturer is working to close with its distributor and supply partners to rebuild the ecosystem, there is no definitive date on when the country’s social and economic conditions will return to normal. Mahindra shipped nearly 20,000 units during the same period last year. Its tractor sales were 4,772 units, down 83 percent last month.
| OEM | April 2020 | April 2019 |
| 1. Maruti Suzuki | 0 0 | 1,31,385 |
| 2. Hyundai | 0 0 | 42,005 |
| 3. Mahindra | 0 0 | 18,901 |
| 4. Tata | 0 0 | 12,695 |
| 5. Honda | 0 0 | 11,272 |
| 6. Toyota | 0 0 | 10,112 |
| 7. Ford | 0 0 | 6,515 |
| 8. Renault | 0 0 | 6,256 |
| 9. Nisaan | 0 0 | 2,027 |
| 10. Volkswagen | 0 0 | 1,995 |
| 11. FCA | 0 0 | 1,258 |
| 12. Skoda | 0 0 | 1,126 |
| 13. Kia | 0 0 | 0 0 |
| 14. MG | 0 0 | 0 0 |
In April 2020, Toyota registered 10,112 units and, as is known, zero units last month. Several automakers have taken a different route by launching online sales platforms to make it easier for customers to shop, as they apparently can’t go to showrooms. MG Motor India also reported zero retail sales in April 2020 and is the same case for brands like Kia, Tata, Nissan, Renault, Skoda, Volkswagen, Ford and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
Tata sold 12,695 units during the corresponding period twelve months ago, while Honda registered 11,272 units and Toyota in 10,112 units. In general, the entire automotive industry obtained a total of 2.45,547 units in April 2019. When everything returns to normal, the entire supply chain cycle must be restarted and brands must be in a position to revive sales while avoiding the withdrawal of customers. feelings
Arun Malhotra, a veteran of the auto industry, was quoted as saying: “To boost the economy, the auto industry must be previewed as essential service for the entire industry value chain to become operational. In the absence of this, even May will not be a starter for the industry. To boost demand, there is an urgent need to reduce GST for at least the next 6 months.. “
All automakers anticipate sustainable government decisions, but things could change at any time, and any immediate decision could have costly consequences. Be smart, stay safe at home!
