Maharashtra records 2 pc dip in festive vehicle registrations; Pune leads

Mumbai, Oct 22 (UNI) Vehicle registrations in Maharashtra witnessed a slight slowdown during the Navratri festive period this year, with 1,12,814 vehicles registered between October 11 and 20, compared with 1,15,125 during the corresponding period last year. The state recorded 2,311 fewer registrations, marking a decline of nearly two per cent, even as two-wheelers and passenger cars continued to account for the largest share of new vehicle registrations. Transport department officials attributed the decline to inadequate rainfall, drought-like conditions and uncertainty in the global financial environment, which may have influenced purchasing decisions. Data compiled from 60 Regional Transport Offices (RTOs)…