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The car maker also recorded the highest-ever bookings and retail sales of ZS EV in July 2021.

In terms of retail categories, beauty, wellness and personal care saw the steepest decline at 87 per cent.

Two-wheeler sales also witnessed a decline of 53 per cent at 4,10,757 units last month, as compared to 8,65,134 units in April.

PV sales stood at 2,17,879 units in March 2020

Commercial vehicle sales also slipped 30.32 per cent to 44,480 units, as against 63,837 units a year ago

The moves came after data showed US retail sales rose more than expected last month.