India Used Car Financing Market Size

Second Hand Car Finance Market Analysis

The Indian used car financing market was valued at USD 7.95 Billion and is projected to grow at the value of USD 14.87 Billion at a CAGR of around 11% during the forecast period (2022-2027).

Major consumers across the country are facing financial issues due to the pandemic surge in the selling of newer cars. This is likely to witness major growth for the market. Rising consumer preference for owning a vehicle and avoiding public transportation is also a key factor for the used car market across the country. Ownership of cars, which used to be a status symbol long ago, has become a necessity in recent times. The automotive industry has witnessed exponential growth since its inception. Consumers are looking at used cars ever more than before, and some are even preferring them over two-wheelers.

Nowadays, the majority of customers opt to purchase an automobile, depending on some type of financial assistance. The current rate of financing for used cars is just around 13-15% and offers a tremendous opportunity for manufacturers as well as financial institutions alike. Currently, the used car industry is around 1.3 times the new car industry in India which is likely to create an opportunity for the market.

With BS-VI rolling out in the country from the year 2020 and subsequent mandates for necessary safety features, the cost of new cars is expected to grow up. Also, few manufacturers are phasing out their diesel portfolio, and consumers who prefer diesel cars for their durability and mileage figures are also looking toward the used car space. These factors are again expected to drive used car financing.