AutomobilesIndia's beleaguered auto sector hopeful of festive sales recovery
Maruti reports slim profit rise as demand picks up and supply constraints ease
A worker sanitizes a Maruti Suzuki vehicle at a showroom. India's largest automaker is witnessing recovery in new car sales. (Photo courtesy of the company)
KIRAN SHARMA, Nikkei staff writer
October 29, 2020 22:50 JST
NEW DELHI -- India's automobile industry is optimistic of a pickup in sales in the current festive season after the sharp slump in 2019 and production and supply disruptions this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but company leaders say the true picture of recovery would only become clear next year.