Hyderabad: Electronics component shortage, particularly lack of sufficient number of semiconductors, continues to impact the domestic automobile industry. India's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) on Wednesday reported a modest five per cent increase in total sales at 1,30,699 units in August 2021, amid electronic components shortage. "Sales volume of the company in August 2021 was affected due to electronic components shortage. The company took all possible measures to limit the adverse impact," said MSIL in a statement. MSIL had sold 1,24,624 units in the same month last year. Total domestic sales were at 1,10,080 units, as compared to 1,16,704 units in the same month last year, down 6 per cent, it added. Another leading automobile company in India, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) also reported a 12.3 per cent increase in total sales at 59,068 units in August.