A precursor to the sales expected in the festive season could be seen across the industry in the last month where, save for one or two, almost every car and bike manufacturer showed positive trends in sales. Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) was no exception and it registered a growth of four per cent by selling 12,552 units in September 2014 in the domestic market as compared to the 12,015 units sold in the same month, last year.
However, the company exported 1,500 units of Etios series last month, which is less when compared to the 3,780 units exported in the same month of 2013. N Raja, Director and Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, TKM, is of the view that ‘the industry is beginning to gradually turnaround and positive market sentiments combined with the festive season is expected to boost sales in the coming months as well.’