Auto Market Affected by Floods and Landslides During Dashain
Summary
Floods, landslides, and border disruptions during Dashain hurt Nepal’s auto market, delaying deliveries and canceling some vehicle bookings. Dealers still managed to deliver more than 3,000 vehicles, with many more stuck at border crossings awaiting clearance.
Key Points
- Floods and landslides damaged roads and closed northern border crossings, disrupting vehicle imports during Dashain.
- Auto dealers say more than 3,000 new vehicles were delivered, but demand and bookings were still affected by delays.
- NADA President Surendra Upreti said less than half of the usual Dashain business was achieved this year.
- Major dealers including BYD, Tata, MAW Group, Sharda Group, and CG Motors reported significant deliveries despite the disruptions.
