Mahindra & Mahindra June sales down 8% at 38,092 units
Excise duty on sports utility vehicles was increased by 3 percent in the Union Budget and that has hurt demand, the company said.
July 01, 2013 / 17:40 IST
Moneycontrol Bureau
Mahindra & Mahindra's total sales in June declined 8 percent year-on-year to 38,092 units, a sign that demand for utility vehicles continues to slow in the domestic market.The India's largest SUV maker sold 36,207 units in the domestic market, down 7 percent.Its passenger vehicle sales, which includes UVs and the Verito sedan, were down 13 percent to 17,232 units.Also Read: Maruti Suzuki June sales fall 13% to 84,455 unitsSUV sales in the last three months have been hit by the rise in excise duty in the Union Budget, said Pravin Shah, CEO - Automotive Division, M&M, adding, slowdown also continued in the export market.The challenging times will continue unless drastic measures are taken by the government, he said.Meanwhile, M&M has increased prices by 0.5 percent from Jul 1, due to a rise in input costs, the maker of Bolero, Xylo and XUV500 SUVs said.Prices have been increased by Rs 3,000-6,000 across all UVs expect the XUV500, it said.M&M shares were down 0.5 percent at Rs 965.95 on NSE in afternoon trade.Don't Miss: Can Ford EcoSport end Mahindra's SUV dominance? Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!
