Two Wheelers

Hero MotoCorp plans to introduce flex-fuel variants across its motorcycle portfolio within two years, subject to fuel availability and pricing

Bengaluru-based electric two-wheeler maker raises Rs 250 crore in Series B funding and plans capacity expansion as it targets a public listing in the second half of FY28

Eicher Motors Q4 consolidated net profit rose 12% YoY backed by record sales of Royal Enfield in the March quarter. Analysts maintain positive outlook on the stock.

Credit rating agency says domestic two-wheeler wholesale volumes may grow 3-5% in FY27, while exports and electric vehicle demand continue to support the industry

Ather Energy hit a new high at ₹986.80 on Monday, and now trades 207 per cent higher over its issue price of ₹321 per share.

About 21.71 mn two-wheelers were sold in India in FY26, recording a 10.7% year-on-year growth, primarily driven by the GST rate cuts implemented in September 2025

Hero MotoCorp reports 26.1% rise in Q4FY26 net profit, driven by strong demand, GST rate rationalisation, and growth across domestic and global markets

Two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp on Thursday announced partnership with Quilmotors as its exclusive distributor for accelerating growth in Ecuador. Quilmotors will be responsible for assembly operations, network development, sales, after-sales service and spare parts distribution in the South American nation, Hero MotoCorp said in a statement. "Ecuador presents a strong opportunity for us, driven by evolving customer aspirations and increasing demand for reliable, high-quality mobility solutions," Hero MotoCorp Executive Vice President - Global Business, Global Product Planning and Global Market Insights, Sanjay Bhan said. He further said,"Our partnership with Quilmotors combines their deep local market expertise with our global capabilities, making them an ideal partner." The product range comprising eight models, including motorcycles (Eco Deluxe and Eco 150), Naked Sports Range (Hunk 125R and Hunk 160R 4V), Dual purpose motorcycles (Xpulse 200 4V and Xpulse 200 4V Pro) and Urban

The Centre has extended EV subsidies for two- and three-wheelers to manage supply risks from West Asia; the move offers short-term relief, but questions remain on long-term strategy

Replacement demand recovery is expected to support near-term growth, while rising electrification and changing consumer preferences may drive scooters to overtake motorcycles in the long run

Ather plans to reduce aluminium content in scooters to cut costs and improve margins, with up to 15 per cent savings expected on its upcoming EL platform

Analysts believe Ather has strong credentials to get included under the PLI scheme as it is the leading EV-2W startup in India with a strong focus on engineering and R&D.

C-DEP report says scale-based eligibility under Auto PLI favoured incumbents, with 77% of electric two-wheeler exports driven by non-PLI models

OEMs expect strong demand momentum to sustain in Q4FY26, and into H1FY27, post the GST 2.0 reforms, analysts said

The two-wheeler industry has the potential to grow at 8-9 per cent CAGR in the long term, drawing from the momentum of GST rate cut, government's spending on infrastructure and overall growth of the economy, according to TVS Motor Company CEO KN Radhakrishnan. The first half of the next year is also expected to be "very good" in terms of sales growth, as the benefits of the GST rate cut will continue to come into the industry, he told analysts. "Overall, I'm a firm believer that 8 per cent to 9 per cent as a CAGR, you can look at on a long-term basis...," Radhakrishnan said when asked about the growth prospects of the two-wheeler industry for the next fiscal on the back of strong performance in Q3. In Q4, the benefit of the GST rate cut, which was implemented on September 22 last year, will be seen, he added. "The first half of the next year (fiscal) is also going to be very good because the benefits will come into the industry," he noted. While not sharing an exact forecast for t

Ola Electric reportedly plans to cut its store count to about 550 by March as sales slow, market share falls sharply and the company restructures operations to reduce costs

Ratings agency says elevated growth in FY26 will give way to moderation next fiscal as higher base and normalising demand temper volumes across PV, two-wheeler and CV segments

Market-specific recovery patterns drove swings in overseas volumes in Q3

Hero MotoCorp aims to strengthen its presence in segments such as scooters, premium bikes, and electric vehicles, where it currently remains under-represented, according to the company's CEO Harshvardhan Chitale. The country's largest two-wheeler maker also expects to expand its presence in international markets and the parts and accessories business. "While we take pride as a team in our volume leadership at Hero MotoCorp, we are all acutely aware of the opportunities that exist in some of the other categories, which are growing faster and where we are relatively under-represented," Chitale said in an analyst call. "Hence, we see a big headroom for growth and market share expansion in categories like scooters, in premium motorcycles, in global markets, in EV, and also above all, parts and accessories business because we are a company that has the biggest park size in the market," he added. For the December quarter, the company reported a revenue of Rs 12,487 crore with a PAT of Rs

Improving magnet availability and cost economics support demand, even as competitive intensity accelerates consolidation