Skoda reports best monthly sales in March; dispatches rise to 5,608 units
Skoda Auto India on Friday reported a five-fold increase in its sales to 5,608 units in March compared to 1,159 units in the same month last year.
This is the highest ever sales volume clocked in a month by the automaker in its two-decade history in India.
The previous monthly high for the company was recorded in June 2012 when it had dispatched 4,923 units.
“The concerted efforts of the entire team to ensure the successful roll-out of the INDIA 2.0 project are bearing fruit. This project is not only about new platforms and products, but an entire rejuvenation of our business processes enhancing the ownership experience, widening the reach of our network, getting closer to our customers and a variety of value-added services,” Skoda Auto India Brand Director Zac Hollis said in a statement.
Despite the foreseeable challenges impacting the market sentiments in the short term, the company is confident that 2022 will be the biggest ever year for it in India, he added.
“We are fully geared up to take the brand to new heights, as India becomes a key market for Skoda Auto globally,” Hollis said.
The January-March quarter this year turned out to be the best for the company in terms of sales. During the period, the brand sold 13,120 vehicles.
In the same period in 2021, the automaker had dispatched 3,016 units.
The successful implementation of the INDIA 2.0 project is providing great impetus, creating a positive impact across the entire range of products, the company said.
It has witnessed a robust response for models like Kushaq and Slavia. Besides, Kodiaq, Octavia and Superb also continue to do well in their respective segments.
(Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Dear Reader,
Business Standard has always strived hard to provide up-to-date information and commentary on developments that are of interest to you and have wider political and economic implications for the country and the world. Your encouragement and constant feedback on how to improve our offering have only made our resolve and commitment to these ideals stronger. Even during these difficult times arising out of Covid-19, we continue to remain committed to keeping you informed and updated with credible news, authoritative views and incisive commentary on topical issues of relevance.
We, however, have a request.
As we battle the economic impact of the pandemic, we need your support even more, so that we can continue to offer you more quality content. Our subscription model has seen an encouraging response from many of you, who have subscribed to our online content. More subscription to our online content can only help us achieve the goals of offering you even better and more relevant content. We believe in free, fair and credible journalism. Your support through more subscriptions can help us practise the journalism to which we are committed.
Support quality journalism and subscribe to Business Standard.
Digital Editor
