Royal Enfield has emerged as India’s fastest-growing traditional motorcycle brand among established players, recording exceptional sales growth of 16.88% in the first half of 2025, according to Vahan numbers. The motorcycle division of Eicher Motors sold 458,933 units during January-June 2025, compared to 392,659 units in the same period of 2024, significantly outperforming most legacy… Continue reading Royal Enfield Emerges as India’s Fastest Growing Legacy Motorcycle Brand
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Cracks in Delhi’s crackdown on old vehicles
Delhi’s fuel ban on old vehicles sparked outrage and a swift government retreat, highlighting weak planning in the fight against pollution There’s one ranking Delhi regularly tops: World’s most polluted capital city. But while it grabs the most amount of repelling headlines, its terrible air quality is actually widely shared across north India. Logically, any… Continue reading Cracks in Delhi’s crackdown on old vehicles
India’s Auto Retail Sales Rise 4.84% in June 2025 Despite Monthly Decline
India’s automobile retail sales recorded a 4.84% year-on-year increase in June 2025, reaching 20.04 lakh units compared to 19.11 lakh units in June 2024, according to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). However, sales declined 9.44% month-on-month from May 2025’s 22.13 lakh units. The positive annual growth was driven by increases… Continue reading India’s Auto Retail Sales Rise 4.84% in June 2025 Despite Monthly Decline
TVS Motor Gains Market Share in First Half 2025; Hero, Honda, Bajaj Lose Out
With India’s largest electric two-wheeler business under its wings, Chennai-based TVS Motor Company has emerged as biggest gainer of the Indian two-wheeler market in the first half of 2025. It not only recorded strong volume growth of 11.95% but also captured the largest market share gain among all major manufacturers. TVS expanded its market share… Continue reading TVS Motor Gains Market Share in First Half 2025; Hero, Honda, Bajaj Lose Out
Could a cost-slashing small-car category actually work in Europe?
Back in 2014, Suzuki offered Europeans a choice of three low-cost city cars of the type that made its reputation: the Splash, Celerio and Alto. Ten years later the brand is still a leader in the field in both India and Japan, with a wide choice of basic mobility on offer. But in the UK… Continue reading Could a cost-slashing small-car category actually work in Europe?
Hero Leads June 2025 Bike and Scooter Sales
Sales numbers for each of the big six two-wheeler manufacturers are here and here’s how each company performed in June 2025. Hero: 5,25,136 units Market leader Hero sits at the top with over 5 lakh units sold, recording 7.39 percent growth over May 2025’s sales (4,88,997 units) in the process. Even in comparison to its… Continue reading Hero Leads June 2025 Bike and Scooter Sales
At CAFE 3, everyone is not on the same table on Maruti plan
Tata Motors, Mahindra, JSW MG Motor India, and Toyota Kirloskar have opposed Maruti Suzuki’s call to ease fuel efficiency norms under the upcoming CAFE 3 standards. Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, JSW MG Motor India and Toyota Kirloskar Motor have come out against market leader Maruti Suzuki‘s proposal to ease fuel efficiency norms for small… Continue reading At CAFE 3, everyone is not on the same table on Maruti plan
Legacy e-2W OEMs keep startups at bay, capture 58% share in first-half CY2025
This year looks like it is going to be another record-setting one for the Indian electric two-wheeler industry. Between January 1 and June 30, 2025, a total of 605,291 e-2Ws have been sold across India, as per retail sales numbers on the Vahan portal. This constitutes 15% year-on-year growth (H1 CY2024: 528,133 units) and is… Continue reading Legacy e-2W OEMs keep startups at bay, capture 58% share in first-half CY2025
Legacy e-2W OEMs keep startups at bay, capture 58% share in first-half CY2025
This year looks like it is going to be another record-setting one for the Indian electric two-wheeler industry. Between January 1 and June 30, 2025, a total of 605,291 e-2Ws have been sold across India, as per retail sales numbers on the Vahan portal. This constitutes 15% year-on-year growth (H1 CY2024: 528,133 units) and is… Continue reading Legacy e-2W OEMs keep startups at bay, capture 58% share in first-half CY2025
Legacy e-2W OEMs keep startups at bay, capture 58% share in first-half CY2025
This year looks like it is going to be another record-setting one for the Indian electric two-wheeler industry. Between January 1 and June 30, 2025, a total of 605,291 e-2Ws have been sold across India, as per retail sales numbers on the Vahan portal. This constitutes 15% year-on-year growth (H1 CY2024: 528,133 units) and is… Continue reading Legacy e-2W OEMs keep startups at bay, capture 58% share in first-half CY2025