Two-wheeler Segment
Domestic two-wheeler sales growth estimated at 6-9% in FY26: Icra
Two-wheeler sales in India are estimated to grow by 6-9 per cent in FY26 as compared to the previous fiscal, riding on the recent GST rate reduction, which is anticipated to support affordability and stimulate demand, besides steady replacement demand, urban recovery and healthy rural incomes driven by a normal monsoon, ratings agency ICRA said on Tuesday. Domestic wholesale volumes grew by 7.2 per cent on a YoY basis in August 2025 to 18 lakh units, as OEMs maintained healthy dispatches ahead of the festive season, ICRA said in a statement. Retail sales, however, grew by a marginal 2.2 per cent YoY, with growth constrained by excess rains and some purchase deferment linked to the GST rate cut; a pick-up is expected during the upcoming festive season, it added. ICRA further said it estimates two-wheeler domestic volumes to grow by 6-9 per cent YoY in FY2026. "This projection is supported by steady replacement demand, an expected urban demand recovery, healthy rural incomes driven
 "Domestic two-wheeler sales growth estimated at 6-9% in FY26: Icra")
Honda Motorcycle domestic overall sales rise 42% to 419,395 units in Jan
Exports grew a whopping 102 per cent year-on-year at 36,883 units in the previous month, it stated
 "Honda Motorcycle domestic overall sales rise 42% to 419,395 units in Jan")
Value of components supplied to passenger car OEM increasing: Data
Share of value of components supplied to the two-wheeler market goes down
 "Value of components supplied to passenger car OEM increasing: Data")
Hero MotoCorp commences bookings for next lot of XPulse 200 4 Valve
The company has started accepting bookings for the second batch after the first lot was completely sold out
 "Hero MotoCorp commences bookings for next lot of XPulse 200 4 Valve")
Revolt Motors to fully localise product range by January
The company, which will re-open bookings of its electric motorcycle RV400 across 70 cities from tomorrow, currently has been able to achieve localisation of around 70 per cent
 "Revolt Motors to fully localise product range by January")
Bajaj Auto swaps stake in KTM to get a share in Pierer Mobility
PMAG ups stake in KTM AG from 51.7% to 98.2%; Bajaj Auto becomes indirect partner in all PMAG brands
 "Bajaj Auto swaps stake in KTM to get a share in Pierer Mobility")
Riding on robust sales, iconic Royal Enfield hits the global road
After facing shareholder heat last month, how has Lal's gamble to take the brand international fared?
 "Riding on robust sales, iconic Royal Enfield hits the global road")
Triumph Trident 660 set for India launch today: Check details here
The booking for Triumph's middle-weight street bike started in November 2020 and it will be available in India roads after April 6
 "Triumph Trident 660 set for India launch today: Check details here")
Expect banks to lend more to the two-wheeler segment: Honda Motor
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) on Friday said banks should enhance lending to two-wheeler customers in order to help revive the sector
 "Expect banks to lend more to the two-wheeler segment: Honda Motor")
Entering commuter two-wheeler segment was a mistake, admits Anand Mahindra
Mahindra said they entered the two-wheeler market with the confidence to "win"
 "Entering commuter two-wheeler segment was a mistake, admits Anand Mahindra")
Two-wheeler segment grows as NBFCs capture larger market share
The industry saw a NPA ratio of 2.02%, with 2.45 % and 1.07 for NBFCs and pvt banks
 "Two-wheeler segment grows as NBFCs capture larger market share")
