India’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp, said it will pause production at four of its six manufacturing plants for three days from April 17 to 19, 2025, citing the need for a “short-term supply alignment”. The production pause affects Hero’s facilities in Dharuhera, Gurugram, Haridwar, and Neemrana, while operations at Tirupati and Halol plants will… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp Pauses Production to ‘Navigate Supply Alignment’
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Hero MotoCorp Pauses Production to ‘Navigate Supply Alignment’
India’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp, said it will pause production at four of its six manufacturing plants for three days from April 17 to 19, 2025, citing the need for a “short-term supply alignment”. The production pause affects Hero’s facilities in Dharuhera, Gurugram, Haridwar, and Neemrana, while operations at Tirupati and Halol plants will… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp Pauses Production to ‘Navigate Supply Alignment’
Rajputana Biodiesel Secures ₹30 Crore Order from Oil Marketing Companies
Rajputana Biodiesel Limited and its subsidiary Nirvaanraj Energy Private Limited have secured Letters of Intent (LOIs) for the supply of 3,543 KL of biodiesel to Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). The orders, valued at approximately ₹30 crore, cover the period from April to July 2025. The LOIs follow a… Continue reading Rajputana Biodiesel Secures ₹30 Crore Order from Oil Marketing Companies
Scooter sales hit record levels of 6.85 million units in FY2025
The Indian scooter industry has achieved record wholesales of 6.85 million units (68,53,214 units) in FY2025, up 17% year-on-year (FY2024: 58,39,325 units). This confirms Autocar Professional’s forecast that this segment of the two-wheeler vehicle category would register its best-ever fiscal year. What helped drive scooter sales was OEMs rolling out refreshed as well as new… Continue reading Scooter sales hit record levels of 6.85 million units in FY2025
Scooter sales hit record levels of 6.85 million units in FY2025
The Indian scooter industry has achieved record wholesales of 6.85 million units (68,53,214 units) in FY2025, up 17% year-on-year (FY2024: 58,39,325 units). This confirms Autocar Professional’s forecast that this segment of the two-wheeler vehicle category would register its best-ever fiscal year. What helped drive scooter sales was OEMs rolling out refreshed as well as new… Continue reading Scooter sales hit record levels of 6.85 million units in FY2025
Panel Discussion | The Future of Diesel | Future Powertrain Conclave
With diesel’s reputation taking a significant beating with global events like the ‘Dieselgate’, will the fuel hold its place in the future where emission norms the world over will become ever so stringent, demanding cleaner vehicular emissions? In this panel discussion at the Future Powertrain Conclave held in Chennai, experts discuss the future of diesel… Continue reading Panel Discussion | The Future of Diesel | Future Powertrain Conclave
ZF Group Secures Major Electric Axle Deal in India with Leading CV OEM
ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS), a division of the global ZF Group, has secured a significant multi-year contract with a major Indian commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturer, ZF group announced today. The deal involves the supply of several thousand units of ZF’s AxTrax 2 electric axle, marking a notable step in the adoption of electric mobility… Continue reading ZF Group Secures Major Electric Axle Deal in India with Leading CV OEM
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India Gears Up for Green Steel Taxonomy Implementation
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has announced its preparedness for the upcoming Green Steel Taxonomy introduced by the Ministry of Steel, which is expected to be implemented in the financial year 2026–27. The company’s current manufacturing practices and sustainability initiatives place it in a position to deliver a significant share of its production as… Continue reading ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India Gears Up for Green Steel Taxonomy Implementation
Ultraviolette Announces Partnership with MotoMondo for Entry into the UK and Benelux Markets
Bengaluru-based electric vehicle manufacturer Ultraviolette has announced its entry into the United Kingdom and Benelux region through a strategic partnership with MotoMondo. As part of the agreement, MotoMondo will serve as the official importer and distributor for Ultraviolette’s products across the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. The company plans to launch its electric motorcycle,… Continue reading Ultraviolette Announces Partnership with MotoMondo for Entry into the UK and Benelux Markets
Bajaj Auto goes ahead of TVS in electric two-wheeler sales in FY2025
Legacy two-wheeler OEMs Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor Co, which entered the electric two-wheeler market in the same month (January 2020), continue to be engaged in an intense battle for supremacy. As per the FY2025 wholesales numbers released by industry body SIAM, Bajaj Auto which sold a total of 277,183 electric two-wheelers has gone ahead… Continue reading Bajaj Auto goes ahead of TVS in electric two-wheeler sales in FY2025