Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (M&M) sold 44,911 vehicles in September, a 4 per cent rise from 43,289 units sold during the same month a year ago.

The company sold 19,893 passenger vehicles (including Utility Vehicles and Verito) during the month under review, compared with 18,916 units in September 2013, the company said in a statement.

Its domestic sales rose 5 per cent to 42,408 units (40,574 units in September 2013) during the reporting month, while the company’s four-wheelers commercial segment sold 15,979 units, registering a 9 per cent growth.

"The sales numbers for September have been encouraging and we are glad that the automotive industry is turning the bend. We expect the ensuing festive season to bring in some much needed cheer with a slew of new launches from manufacturers as well as a reduction in the Current Account Deficit and stable and reducing fuel prices,” said Pravin Shah, Chief Executive, Automotive Division & International Operations (AFS) at M&M.

>rajesh.kurup@thehindu.co.in

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