Additional funding will extend incentives for electric two-wheelers until March 2028 as the government seeks to raise e2W penetration from the current 7.6 per cent to 9-10 per cent
Scooter sales outpaced motorcycles in Q1FY27 as EV adoption, lower GST, affordability and changing commuting preferences boosted demand across the segment
Hero MotoCorp stock rallied 7% in 2 days after the management said it expects the domestic 2W industry to sustain momentum, and sees double-digit industry growth in FY27.
But near-term margin pressurea major concern, analysts reckon
This price bracket currently accounts for 55-60 per cent share of the overall electric two-wheeler play in India. But Ather had been conspicuous by its absence in this e2W segment
Analysts say TVS Motor is well positioned to sustain its outperformance, supported by consistent market share gains, a strong premium product pipeline, robust EV momentum, and ongoing capex.
Hero, TVS, and Bajaj count on overseas markets while bracing for global uncertainty
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