Ford India today reported a 46.96 percent jump in total sales to 26,075 units in July this year. The company had sold 17,742 units in the same month of last year, Ford India said in a statement. Domestic sales were up 18.96 percent to 8,418 units last month as against 7,076 units in July last year, it said. Also Read - Realme Narzo 20 series full specifications leaked ahead of September 21 launch

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Exports during the month grew by 65.54 percent to 17,657 units as compared to 10,666 units in July 2016, it added. Despite the administrative challenges associated with the introduction of GST in July, Ford continues to grow faster than the industry, Ford India President and Managing Director Anurag Mehrotra said.

Going ahead there will be short-term administrative headwinds associated with GST and rising input costs, he said.

We believe a good monsoon, conductive financing rates and consumer confidence during the festival season will provide the impetus for the industry, Mehrotra said. The company also announced the elevation of Vinay Raina as the new executive director of Marketing, Sales & Service. ALSO READ: Top 5 affordable cars with touchsceen infotainment system in India

Besides, Lakshmi Ramkumar, in charge of dealer development, replaces Raina as the new vice-president, sales at Ford India, Ford India said.