Eight-and-a-half months into CY2025, the Indian electric two-wheeler industry has registered new vehicle sales of over 777,000 units till August 23, 2025. This constitutes 68% of CY2024’s record retail sales of nearly 1.15 million units and bids fair to raise the bar with four months still remaining this year. Of the 210 players in the… Continue reading Exclusive: Top Six e-2W OEMs Command 76% Share of 3.65 Million Units Sold Since 2018
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FADA Issues Advisory Against Excess Inventory Amid Uncertainty on GST
At a time when the auto industry gears up for the festive season, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) sounded a note of caution for its members, warning them against higher inventory and premature messaging on vehicle prices in light of the government’s proposed GST 2.0 reforms. The government has proposed restructuring the existing… Continue reading FADA Issues Advisory Against Excess Inventory Amid Uncertainty on GST
JK Tyre MD Anshuman Singhania Honoured with ‘CEO of the Year’ Award
Anshuman Singhania, Managing Director of JK Tyre & Industries Ltd., has been conferred the ‘CEO of the Year’ award by the Top Rankers Management Club. The recognition was presented during the 25th National Management Summit, organized by Top Rankers Management Consultants in New Delhi. The award acknowledges Singhania’s leadership and strategic direction in guiding JK… Continue reading JK Tyre MD Anshuman Singhania Honoured with ‘CEO of the Year’ Award
Fiem Industries Reports Fire Incident at Rajasthan Manufacturing Unit, Operations Expected to Resume Shortly
Fiem Industries Limited has informed the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) about a fire incident that occurred on August 23, 2025, at its Unit-8 facility located in Plot No. SP1-C, Industrial Area, Tapukara, District Alwar, Rajasthan (301707). In a regulatory filing made under Regulation 30(4)/(6) read with Schedule… Continue reading Fiem Industries Reports Fire Incident at Rajasthan Manufacturing Unit, Operations Expected to Resume Shortly
Samvardhana Motherson Launches MEESL for Clean Mobility Electronics
Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SAMIL) has announced the incorporation of a new wholly owned subsidiary, Motherson Egtronics Electronics Solutions Limited (MEESL), on August 22, 2025. The move follows the execution of a Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) between SAMIL and South Korea-based Egtronics Co., Ltd., which was disclosed on June 19, 2025. MEESL has been established… Continue reading Samvardhana Motherson Launches MEESL for Clean Mobility Electronics
Mahindra BE 6 Batman Edition Sells Out 999 Units in 135 Seconds
Mahindra & Mahindra announced the swift sell-out of the limited-run BE 6 Batman Edition, with all 999 units booked within 135 seconds of sales opening at 11:00 AM. The model was unveiled the previous day, coinciding with India’s 79th Independence Day celebrations. Initially planned as a 300-unit special edition, rising customer interest prompted Mahindra to… Continue reading Mahindra BE 6 Batman Edition Sells Out 999 Units in 135 Seconds
Wardwizard Innovations Partners with Battery Smart to Introduce Battery Swapping for Electric Two-Wheelers
Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Limited, a manufacturer of electric two-wheelers under the Joy e-bike and Joy e-rik brands, has announced a strategic collaboration with Battery Smart, a battery-swapping network operator in India. Under the agreement, Battery Smart will deploy its battery-swapping infrastructure at Joy e-bike dealership locations across the country. The initiative introduces a “battery-as-a-service”… Continue reading Wardwizard Innovations Partners with Battery Smart to Introduce Battery Swapping for Electric Two-Wheelers
Royal Enfield Launches New ‘Shadow Ash’ Colour Variant of Guerrilla 450 at GRRR Nights X Underground Even
Royal Enfield has unveiled a new colour variant of its Guerrilla 450 motorcycle — the ‘Shadow Ash’ — at the ‘GRRR Nights X Underground’ event in Pune. The launch, held in collaboration with Tapaswi Racing, marks the brand’s latest effort to connect with urban riders and youth-centric street culture. The Shadow Ash variant features a… Continue reading Royal Enfield Launches New ‘Shadow Ash’ Colour Variant of Guerrilla 450 at GRRR Nights X Underground Even
The Connected Car Revolution: A Tale of Transformation
Since its launch, connected cars have transformed from a luxury novelty to an essential feature for Indian consumers. This revolution has redefined the automotive landscape, turning vehicles into smart, connected platforms that seamlessly integrate with our digital lives. As technology continues to evolve, connected cars are not just changing how we drive, but also how… Continue reading The Connected Car Revolution: A Tale of Transformation
How Dealerships Can Compete with Big Brands Using CRM-Driven Customer Intelligence
Automobile retail is a very asymmetric space with several large and small players competing against each other. Amid intense competition, local dealers often lose out to their large counterparts due to the latter’s large marketing budgets, inventories, and negotiating power with the brand. However, with the technology evolution, the game is gradually shifting from scale… Continue reading How Dealerships Can Compete with Big Brands Using CRM-Driven Customer Intelligence