Two Wheelers

India e-2W registrations cross 1.18 million; TVS leads, Ola slips in Nov

India's electric two-wheeler market grew 10% in January-November 2025 to 1.18 million registrations. TVS and Bajaj led, while Ola fell sharply in November, Vahan data shows

Ather Energy expands product offering in Sri Lanka with Rizta launch

Electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy on Friday announced expansion of its product offering in Sri Lanka, which has become a growing international market for it. The company, which entered the island nation in December 2024, said it launched its family scooter Rizta in Sri Lanka at the Colombo Motor Show 2025 in partnership with Evolution Auto Pvt. Ltd, its authorised distributor in the country. It marks the next step in Ather's international growth strategy, focused on expanding its product portfolio and strengthening its ecosystem in key international markets, Ather Energy said in a regulatory filing. "Since entering Sri Lanka last year, it has quickly become a growing market for us, and expanding our portfolio here with the Rizta felt like the natural next step," Ather Energy Chief Business Officer Ravneet Singh Phokela said. Stating that the Rizta has seen strong acceptance in India for over a year and more recently in Nepal, he said, "We believe it is well-suited for the ne

Eicher Motors stock up 7% in 1 week; brokerages remain bullish

Eicher Motors stands well-positioned to sustain its growth momentum, backed by a strong brand, disciplined cost control, and prudent capital allocation.

Lack of PLI forcing us to delay launches, says Ather CEO Tarun Mehta

Ather Energy is now the third-largest e-scooter maker by volume and No. 1 by revenue, but warns that the PLI policy's exclusions are delaying launches and hurting innovation, says Mehta

Festivals, GST rate rejig spur October passenger vehicle dispatches

SIAM data shows strong festive demand and GST rationalisation pushed India's PV wholesales up 17.2 per cent in October, with UVs, small cars and two-wheelers also recording robust year-on-year growth

Hero MotoCorp Q2 preview: Profit may climb up to 23% YoY; revenue by 16%

On the bourses around 2:20 PM, Hero MotoCrop share price was trading 1.14 per cent higher at ₹5,421.65. In comparison, BSE Sensex was trading 0.25 per cent higher at 83,740.95 levels.

Bajaj Auto Q2 Preview: Profit, revenue to rev up on premium, export push

Brokerages expect Bajaj Auto to post healthy Y-o-Y growth in Q2, driven by higher volumes, improved product mix with a greater share of premium bikes & 3-wheelers, & favourable currency movement.

Royal Enfield to begin global rollout of e-bikes in 2026: CEO Govindarajan

Motorcycle maker Royal Enfield, part of Eicher Motors Group, will start the global commercial roll-out of its electric bikes under the Flying Flea brand from next year, a top company official said on Tuesday. The company, which showcased its second electric bike Flying Flea S6 here at the global two-wheeler exhibition EICMA, is working to create the market for its electric bike and grow the category over a period of time, Eicher Motors Ltd Managing Director and Royal Enfield CEO B Govindarajan told PTI Videos here. "We will be into the market in 2026, first starting with Flying Flea C6, followed by (Flying Flea) S6," he said, in reply to a question about when Royal Enfield's electric bikes will hit the market. When asked about the timeline for India's launch, Govindarajan said, "Once it's done in Europe, it will follow within a short window in India". On how the company sees the contribution of the electric bikes to its overall sales, he said that at present, the company's focus is

Hero MotoCorp rides into France with Hunk 440 to boost global footprint

India's largest two-wheeler maker marks its French debut through a partnership with GD France, expanding its European presence after Italy, Spain, and the UK

Norton bikes will be available in India after April: TVS Motor's Venu

Venu talks about the road ahead, the journey of its 127-year-old global premium brand Norton Motorcycles, its India launch, and electric vehicle plans

Hero MotoCorp gains 3%, nears 52-week high as 2W stock bucks trend

Hero MotoCorp stock in demand; Low inflation, coupled with significant Reserve Bank of India rate cuts and favorable monsoon should expected to lift demand sentiment as the year progresses.

Raptee.HV to begin EV motorcycle production and supply in November

Raptee.HV will start commercial production of its high-voltage T30 motorcycle by November with 8,000 advance orders, securing TDB funding to boost India's EV two-wheeler market

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

IRF urges GST cut on helmets to reduce fatalities in road accidents

Geneva-based global road safety body International Road Federation (IRF) on Wednesday demanded a reduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on helmets for two-wheeler riders from 18 per cent to nil to encourage vehicle owners to wear helmets and reduce fatalities. IRF in a statement expressed concern at increase in number of road accidents in the country as per latest data compiled by Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) riders of two wheelers had the highest share of road deaths. IRF has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reduce GST on helmets from the present 18 per cent to 0 (zero) per cent, as the two-wheeler riders, being most vulnerable, account for about 31 per cent of deaths due to head injuries. "One of the most effective measures to reduce the two-wheeler accident injuries and fatalities is the use of standard helmets, IRF president emeritus K K Kapila said. Kapila said the helmet usage in India has been found to be low. "It has been noticed that

Ola Electric stock price slips 21% in 1 week; why EV 2W under pressure?

Between August 12 and September 3, in 14 trading days, the stock price of Ola Electric had zoomed 73 per cent.

Uber makes two-wheelers central to India growth with Uber Bike rebrand

Uber has rebranded its Moto service to Uber Bike and is expanding to more cities as two-wheelers become central to its India growth despite regulatory uncertainty in states

Lower GST on 2Ws will boost affordability, aid buyers: Hero MotoCorp chief

Lowering of GST on two-wheelers will serve as a crucial enabler, offering much-needed relief to first-time buyers, especially in rural and semi-urban areas, where it is the backbone of personal mobility, Hero MotoCorp Pawan Munjal said on Monday. Ahead of the meeting of the GST Council this week, Munjal said the two-wheeler industry is not only a key driver of mobility but also a vital pillar of the national economy, contributing substantially to government revenues and generating employment across its value chain. Welcoming the government's decision for GST reforms and a possible cut in GST rates on two-wheelers, in a statement, he said, "This progressive step will serve as a crucial enabler, offering much-needed relief to first-time buyers, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas, where two-wheelers remain the backbone of personal mobility. It will significantly enhance accessibility and affordability for millions of Indians." He further said the two-wheeler industry is not onl

Analysts see auto demand rebound in H2 FY26 on GST relief and rate cuts

Brokerages see repo and CRR rate cuts, along with a likely GST rate reduction as key triggers

EV penetration in domestic 2W market may rise to 40% by FY31: Ather Energy

Electric two-wheeler penetration could rise to about 40 per cent by FY31 in an 'optimistic scenario' when the overall two-wheeler industry in India touch 3-3.1 crore units annually growing at 8 per cent CAGR, according to Ather Energy Ltd. The growth is expected to be driven by increased EV launches, strong government support, rapid infrastructure development, reduced battery prices, and a faster consumer shift, the company said in its annual report for 2024-25. In its management discussion and analysis, Ather Energy said the rapidly expanding EV market, propelled by legacy players increasing their EV portfolios and new entrants expanding capacity, is accelerating growth. The entry of established brands into the EV market is expected to provide significant momentum. The expansion of distribution in the E2W (electric two-wheeler) market is also expected to fuel the sector's growth, it said. "Overall, two-wheeler sales are projected to grow at 7 per cent CAGR, reaching 29-30 million

Aiming to consolidate leadership in electric 2W segment: TVS Motor

TVS Motor Company aims to consolidate its leadership in the Indian electric two-wheeler market and is looking to address evolving customer needs with the launch of its third offering, TVS Orbiter, senior company officials said on Thursday. The company launched its new electric scooter TVS Orbiter at Rs 99,900 (ex-showroom, inclusive of PM e-Drive scheme, Bengaluru). With six lakh happy EV riders, along with one of the largest sales and service networks across the country, TVS Motor is now the number one EV manufacturer in India, TVS Motor Company Senior Vice-President, Head Commuter and EV Business, Aniruddha Haldar said in a virtual launch of the new product. "This has happened across our marquee brands like TVS iQube and TVS X...," he added. Haldar further said, "We are committed to consolidating our leadership in the EV space, driving India's electric mobility journey with a strong foundation of trust and innovation. Guided by the evolving needs of our customers, the TVS Orbiter