Thursday 11 June 2020

FADA Releases May’20 Vehicle Registration Data

• Vehicle Registration for the Month of May plummets by -88.87% as Country continues to battle with Covid-19 and Nationwide lockdown.
• On a YoY basis, all vehicle categories register unprecedented de-growth. 2-Wheeler degrows by -88.8%, 3-Wheeler by -96.34%, CV by -96.63%, PV by -86.97% and Tractors registrations fall by -75.58% respectively. 
• Demand Trend in first 10 days of June shows extremely weak consumer sentiment. Fear of Covid-19’s community spread and a 2nd lockdown keeps customers away from purchases.
• No Direct Covid-19 support for Dealership Community as MSME Status still under consideration
• FADA once again earnestly appeals to the Government to stimulate demand in the short term and support Auto Industry and millions of jobs which it provides.



1th June’ 20, New Delhi: The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) today released the Monthly Vehicle Registration Data for the Month of May’20.
May’20 Retail Sales
Commenting on how May’20 performed, FADA President, Mr Ashish Harsharaj Kale said, For the first time in history, the month of April witnessed Zero Retails. While lockdown was gradually relaxed beginning May, Auto Dealerships and workshops opened for the first time after 40 days in many cities.
At the end of May, out of 26,500 outlets about 60% showrooms and 80% workshops were operational across the country.
May registrations are hence not indicative of the demand situation as the Lockdown still continued in many parts.
First 10 days of June witnesses extremely low demand despite most dealerships which are now open for business. Weak consumer confidence especially in urban areas continue to haunt as customers stay away from concluding their purchase due to threat of community spread and return of complete lockdown persists
With 7.6% of GDP, a workforce of several millions and a multiplier effect for many supporting sectors, Auto Industry can be the driving force in boosting consumer confidence and improving sentiment, if supported with short term stimulus to revive demand as return to normalcy seems very difficult till the festive season.
Mobility still being a necessity and not luxury in a growing country like ours, demand stimulus along with credit support can bring Auto Sales back in positive zone within 30-60 days and help shore up consumer confidence.
Outlook for June
With an assumption of no further lockdown and continued reopening measures, there will be substantial pick up in Auto Retails in comparison to May, but the overall outlook continues to be grim with projected sales to witness a de-growth upwards of 25% YoY.
Urban Demand will continue to face challenges ahead with Covid-19 uncertainty. On the flipside, the Government’s push for Infrastructure spending and the recent positive measures announced for Agriculture sector will help support rural demand. It will further strengthen with the normal spread of monsoon which will help Tier 2 and 3 Dealers face lesser de-growth compared to their urban colleagues.
Dealer Sentiment
A projected annual de-growth of 35% by SIAM on top of the 18% de-growth faced last year, the Dealership Community faces its toughest years ever as volumes are estimated to half in a span of 20 months.
With no direct support as business community, except for the moratorium extension given to all businesses, the Dealership Community looks forward to an early recognition as an MSME to avail Government support for the survival and for its 40 lakh workforce.
With cost cutting having its limitations due to the nature of the Business, FADA is strongly pursuing with all our Principals to correct the long pending anomaly of low sales margin and revise it upwards to 7% to get it at par at least at the lower band of global dealer margin which ranges from 7%-14%.
Lakhs of jobs and hundreds of dealers survival is at stake if demand de-growth predictions hold true and operating economics remain unchanged. FADA will strongly continue the campaign for higher business margins for survival of its members in these uncertain times as it will also help us in self sustenance as many more disruptions will come in future in a globally connected world.
Inventory
Due to the Lockdown situation, Inventory analysis with regards to current retail will not depict a realistic scenario and hence will be resumed from June onwards.
Charts showing Vehicle Registration Data for February’20 with YoY comparison can be found below:
Vehicle Registration Data for May’20
CATEGORY
MAY'20
MAY'19
YoY %
2W
1,59,039
14,19,842
-88.80%
3W
1,881
51,430
-96.34%
CV
2,711
80,392
-96.63%
PV
30,749
2,35,933
-86.97%
TRAC
8,317
34,053
-75.58%
Total
2,02,697
18,21,650
-88.87%

Source:
 FADA Research

Disclaimer:
  1. The above numbers do not have figures from AP, AN, MP, LD & TS as all these States/UT’s are not yet on Vahan 4.
  2. Online Survey has a limited sample size and reflects an overall trend.
  3. Vehicle Registration Data has been collated as on 08.06.20 and in collaboration with Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of India and has been gathered from 1,225 out of 1,435 RTOs.
State-wise Vehicle Registration Analysis can be found in Annexure 1, Page No. 04.
About F A D A India

Founded in 1964, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (F A D A), is the apex national body of automobile retail industry in India engaged in the sale, service and spares of 2/3 Wheelers, Passenger Cars, UVs, Commercial Vehicles (including buses and trucks) and Tractors. F A D A India represents over 15,000 automobile dealers having 26,500 dealerships including 27 Associations of Automobile Dealers at the Regional, State and City levels representing the entire Auto Retail Industry. Together we employ ~4 million people at dealerships and service centres.
 
F A D A India, at the same time also actively networks with the industries and the authorities, both at the Central & State levels to provide its inputs and suggestions on the Auto Policy, Taxation, Vehicle Registration Procedure, Road Safety and Clean Environment, etc. to sustain the growth of the Automobile Retail Trade in India.


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