Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.), India’s leading SUV manufacturer, today announced its auto sales numbers which stood at 35,175 units during August 2014, as against 37,897 units during August 2013.
The Passenger Vehicles segment (which includes UVs and the Verito) sold 14,140 units in August 2014, as against 15,821 units during August 2013. The company’s domestic sales stood at 33,145 units during August 2014, as against 35,159 units during August 2013. In August 2014, the 4-wheelers commercial segment sold 12,975 units, while the 3-wheelers segment clocked 5,433 units, registering a growth of 6%. Exports for the month stood at 2,030 units.
Commenting on the monthly performance, Pravin Shah, Chief Executive, Automotive Division & International Operations(AFS), Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. said, “In spite of our overall sales remaining flat in August, we continue to be optimistic due to the industry’s enhanced business confidence which is reflected by the manufacturing sector showing signs of revival. We do hope that the government continues to drive the agenda of reforms together with execution which would spur investments. The automotive industry, including us, is hopeful of a better demand leading up to the ensuing festival season.”
Sales Summary August 2014
| Segment | AugustF15 | August F14 | YTD August
F15 |
YTD August
F14 |
MOM AugustF15 Vs
August F14 growth% |
YTD AugustF15 Vs YTD August F14 growth% |
| Passenger Vehicles (UVs & Verito) |
14140 |
15821 |
81861 |
91575 |
-11% |
-11% |
| 4-wheelers Commercial (Passenger & Load)* |
12975 |
13718 |
64098 |
70481 |
-5% |
-9% |
| 3-wheelers |
5433 |
5149 |
22383 |
22006 |
6% |
2% |
| MTB |
597 |
471 |
3908 |
3800 |
27% |
3% |
| DOMESTIC TOTAL |
33145 |
35159 |
172250 |
187862 |
-6% |
-8% |
| M&M EXPORTS |
2030 |
2738 |
11115 |
10115 |
-26% |
10% |
| SECTOR TOTAL |
35175 |
37897 |
183365 |
197977 |
-7% |
-7% |
*Includes Maxximo, Gio, Genio & Bolero Pick up
