New Delhi: Delivery of passenger vehicles from the factory to dealers in India fell 8 percent in January, mainly due to the lack of semiconductors, the Auto Siam industrial body said on Friday.
The total party passenger vehicle fell to 2.54,287 units in January 2022 compared to 2,76,554 units in the same month last year.
Last month, passenger car delivery reached 1,26,693 units compared with 1,53,244 units in the period last year.
Similarly, Van shipments fell to 10,632 units in the period reviewed from 11,816 units in January 2021.
However, the sales of vehicle utilities increased to 1,16,962 units last month compared to 1,11,494 units in January 2021.
Total two-wheel delivery decreased 21 percent to 11.28,293 units from 14,29,928 units in last year period.
Similarly, the major tricycle fell to 24,091 units last month compared to 26,794 units in January 2021.
Total delivery last month fell to 14,06,672 units compared to 17.33,276 units in the same month last month.
“Sales in January 2022 again declined compared to January 2021, because of concerns related to omicrons and semiconductor deficiencies.
There is clearly a problem for demand for two-wheeled vehicles because of the lower rustic than the entry level model,” Indian Automobile Manufacturer (Siam) Director General of Rajesh Menon said.
On the other hand, passenger vehicle segments cannot meet market demand because of the supply side challenges, he added.
“Tricycle continues to be very affected because of lower sales,” said Menon.
Last month the largest car maker in the country Maruti Suzuki was sent 1,28,924 units compared to 1,39,002 units in January 2021.
Hyundai Motor India witnessed the delivery to 44,022 units last month by opposing 52,005 units in January last year.