Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 5: The strong demand of vehicles pushed J&K auto retail sale up in April 2026.
This was disclosed by Sanjay Aggarwal, Chairperson, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), here today.
In a press statement issued, Aggarwal said that in J&K for April 2026, the 2-Wheeler category witnessed a growth of 20.85% at 10,704 units in April 2026, as compared to 8,857 units in April 2025.
The 3 Wheeler category witnessed a growth of 52.38% at 1,472 units in April 2026, as compared to 966 units in April 2025.
The Commercial Wheeler category witnessed a growth of 5.89% at 1,240 units in April 2026, as compared to 1,171 units in April 2025. The Construction Equipment category witnessed a downfall of -12.28% at 50 units in April 2026, as compared to 57 units in April 2025.
The Passenger Vehicle category witnessed a Growth of 20.52% at 6,085 units in April 2026, as compared to 5,049 units in April 2025.
The Tractor Vehicle category witnessed a growth of 21.04 % at 420 units in April 2026, as compared to 347 units in April 2025.
In J&K total retail is 19,971 in April 2026 as compared to 16,447 in April 2025 thereby registering a growth of 21.43 % YoY.
Aggarwal said that reflecting on April 2026 Auto Retail performance in J&K, “April 2026 achieved a growth of 21.43 % YoY.
He said that April 2026 has been a strong month for auto retail in Jammu & Kashmir, with the industry registering a healthy 21.43% year-on-year growth. This broad-based growth across segments, especially in two-wheelers, passenger vehicles and tractors, reflects improving consumer confidence and resilient demand across both urban and rural markets.
Aggarwal said that the strong 20%+ growth in both passenger vehicles and two-wheelers underscores sustained retail momentum, supported by better inventory availability and evolving consumer preferences. Dealers across Jammu & Kashmir are witnessing improved footfalls and conversion rates.
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