Two Wheelers

Despite geopolitical headwinds, the Indian 2W industry entered FY27 on an optimistic footing, supported by continued strength in retail demand, said Hero MotoCorp.

India's automobile industry recorded its strongest-ever first quarter, with record sales across key segments, while SIAM expects festive demand and easier financing to sustain momentum

Fada data shows legacy players driving nearly all first-half market growth, while Ather remains the standout among EV-first manufacturers

If Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan adopt Delhi's EV-only two-wheeler policy, electric two-wheelers could account for more than 30 per cent of registrations, based on FY26 trends

India's EV market crossed 12 per cent of overall vehicle retail sales for the first time in June, driven by record electric two-wheeler sales and broad-based growth across segments

Electric two-wheelers crossed 10% of monthly registrations for the first time in June as rising adoption and new electric motorcycle launches gather pace

BEE proposes voluntary one- to five-star labels for e2Ws based on energy efficiency

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