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TVS tops first-half August e-2W sales, Ather Energy climbs to No. 2

It looks like August 2025 will not exactly be an august month for the electric two-wheeler industry. At 44,618 units sold between August 1 and 15, as per Vahan, total sales could end up being below the 100,000-unit mark after three straight months of 100,000-plus sales. Nevertheless, there have been a couple of OEM surprise… Continue reading TVS tops first-half August e-2W sales, Ather Energy climbs to No. 2

TVS tops first-half August e-2W sales, Ather Energy climbs to No. 2

Scooter sales grow 16% in July, only TVS and Hero register market share increase

After achieving strong 9% growth with sales of 19.60 million units in in FY2025, the Indian two-wheeler industry is witnessing slow going in the current fiscal year. Total two-wheeler (motorcycles, scooters, mopeds) dispatches at 62,41,829 units are down 2.9% YoY in the first four months of FY2026 (see four-month sales data table below). At 643,169… Continue reading Scooter sales grow 16% in July, only TVS and Hero register market share increase

Scooter sales grow 16% in July, only TVS and Hero register market share increase

Ola Electric Unveils S1 Pro Sport, Non-Rare-Earth-Magnet Motor

Electric two-wheeler major Ola Electric on Friday announced its entry into the electric sports scooter category with the all-new S1 Pro Sport at an introductory price of ₹1,49,999. The automaker also unveiled an indigenous ferrite motor that uses no rare-earth magnets, while it showcased the working prototype of its Moonshot Project – Diamondhead. “We are… Continue reading Ola Electric Unveils S1 Pro Sport, Non-Rare-Earth-Magnet Motor

Daimler India Welcomes PM’s Pledge for ‘Next-Generation’ GST Reforms by Diwali

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of introducing “next-generation” GST reforms by Diwali, calling it a potential boost for the commercial vehicle industry. The company said a simplified and restructured GST regime, particularly with reduced tax rates, would lower operating costs across the value chain and improve affordability for… Continue reading Daimler India Welcomes PM’s Pledge for ‘Next-Generation’ GST Reforms by Diwali

Tata Motors to Re-Enter South Africa’s Car Market

In what could be a boost to car exports from India and the company’s export ambitions, Tata Motors is set to re-enter South Africa’s passenger vehicle market with mass market sports utility vehicles and hatchbacks. The automaker, which had stopped exporting cars to the African market in 2017-18, is now planning a return with a… Continue reading Tata Motors to Re-Enter South Africa’s Car Market

Mahindra to Boost Chakan Capacity by 2.4 Lakh Units

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) is planning a major capacity expansion as it aims to strengthen its position in the SUV segment and prepare for growth driven by electrification. The company will add 2.4 lakh units of annual capacity at its Chakan facility, dedicated to the New Flexible Architecture (NFA), branded NU_IQ, which will underpin its… Continue reading Mahindra to Boost Chakan Capacity by 2.4 Lakh Units

Tech Mahindra’s Pininfarina Raises Stake in Signature to 84%, Makes It a Subsidiary

Tech Mahindra Ltd. on August 14, 2025, announced that Pininfarina S.p.A., its step-down subsidiary, has increased its stake in Italian stationery firm Signature S.r.l. from 24% to 84%, making it a subsidiary of Pininfarina and a step-down subsidiary of Tech Mahindra. Tech Mahindra stated that the acquisition aims to strengthen Pininfarina’s presence in the consumer… Continue reading Tech Mahindra’s Pininfarina Raises Stake in Signature to 84%, Makes It a Subsidiary