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Royal Enfield sold 82,257 motorcycles in November 2024, a 2% increase from last year. Exports nearly doubled to 10,021 motorcycles. The company launched the Goan Classic 350, Bear 650, and new EV brand Flying Flea at EICMA 2024. The fourteenth edition of Motoverse concluded with over 10,000 attendees and exciting new introductions.
Bengaluru, 4th December 2024- PURE EV, one of India's leading electric two-wheeler manufacturers, has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to strengthen its presence nationwide and expand globally while introducing innovative solutions for sustainable mobility. Over the next 30 months, the company aims to add 250 new dealerships, taking its total network to over 320 across India. The expansion will be driven by the growing demand for long-range scooters, electric motorcycles, large B2B contracts, and the company's entry into the house-hold brand space. Dr. Nishanth Dongari, Founder & MD of PURE EV, ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 27 (ANI): A female student was allegedly gang-raped inside a law college in Kolkata's Kasba on Wednesday evening. The police have arrested all three accused within 24 hours. The three accused, named as Monojit Mishra (31), Zaib Ahmed (19), and Pramit Mukhopadhyay (20), were former students or staff members of the same law college. Also Read | Student Gang-Raped at South Kolkata Law College: Police Arrest 3 Youths for Sexually Assaulting Young Woman Inside Law College. According to the police, the accused named in the FIR will be produced before the A.C.J. ...Read More >
New Delhi/Noida, Jun 27 (PTI) End-of-life vehicles detected at fuel stations or found parked at public places will be impounded and a penalty of Rs 10,000 imposed on four-wheeler owners and Rs 5,000 on two-wheeler owners starting July 1, officials said on Friday. EOL vehicles are diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years. Irrespective of the states they are registered in, they will not be given fuel in Delhi starting July 1, according to directions issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) earlier. Around 500 fuel stations in Delhi have inst ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's electric vehicle market witnessed mixed trends in June 2025, with electric cars, two-wheelers, and buses registering growth while sales of passenger and cargo electric three-wheelers declined month-on-month, according to a report by JMK Research & Analytics. Sales of high-speed electric two-wheelers (E2Ws) rose 5 per cent month-on-month to 1,05,282 units in June. The top three players continued to dominate the segment, accounting for about 65 per cent of the total registrations. Passenger electric three-wheeler (E3W) sales stood at 51,698 units in June, showing a 7 per cen ...Read More >
Moradabad (UP), Aug 1 (PTI) The Moradabad district administration has cancelled the allotment of a government bungalow granted to former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav. The Samajwadi Party (SP) has been asked to vacate the premises within 30 days. The bungalow, located in the posh Civil Lines area near the Police Training College (PTC II), was allotted to the SP patriarch 31 years ago. Spread across nearly 1,000 square meters on Nazul land, the property serves as the local SP office. District Magistrate Anuj Singh said the property is needed for housing officers and other ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 27 (PTI) Helmets manufacturer Studds Accessories Ltd is targeting to raise Rs 455 crore through its initial public offering (IPO), which is scheduled to open on October 30. The company has set a price band of Rs 557 to Rs 585 per share, valuing it at around Rs 2,300 crore at the upper end of the range. The issue will close on November 3, while the anchor book will open for a day on October 29, the company said in a public announcement. The IPO will comprise only an offer-for-sale (OFS), with the promoter group and other shareholders offloading 77.86 lakh shares. Since the is ...Read More >
New Delhi: Retail automobile sales in India surged to an all-time high of 29.67 million units in the just-ended fiscal year, growing 13%, with five of six vehicle categories setting new annual records. Passenger vehicle sales grew by 13% at 4.7 million units while two-wheeler sales clocked a 13% rise at 21.4 million units, per data collated by Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (Fada) from the government's Vahan portal. Commercial vehicle sales grew by 12% at 1.06 million units, tractors by 19% to 1.05 million units, and three-wheelers by 12% to 1.36 million units in the year ende ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 11 (PTI) Inter-ministerial consultations are underway for a ₹1,345-crore scheme to subsidise production of rare earth magnets in India with two select manufacturers proposed to be given incentives, Union Heavy Industries Minister H D Kumaraswamy said on Friday. The proposed scheme comes in the wake of China restricting exports of rare earth magnets that has hit global supplies, impacting EV makers, including in India. It will provide end-to-end support for conversion of rare earth oxides into magnets. The proposal may be sent to the Union Cabinet for approval once the inter-m ...Read More >
Passenger car exports grew 20.5 per cent to 1,25,513 units in the second quarter as against 1,04,196 units in the September quarter of last fiscal. Automobile exports from India rose 26 per cent year-on-year in September quarter driven by highest-ever shipments of passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and three-wheelers during the period, as per the latest data released by industry body SIAM. Passenger vehicle exports grew 23 per cent to 2,41,554 units in September quarter as against 1,96,196 units ...Read More >
MUMBAI: A 2-year-old girl died after a speeding two-wheeler hit her at the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) in Borivali on Wednesday, said the police. According to the Kasturba Marg police, the victim, Manasi Yadav, lived with her parents, Sujit Kumar Yadav, 30, a truck driver, and Raj Kumari, 30, in Yadav Nagar in Airoli. On Wednesday, the family, along with their cousin, Shivam Yadav, 17, had come all the way to SGNP for a picnic to see wild animals. Around 2:00 pm, when they were waiting near the ticket counter for the Tiger and Lion Safari and Manasi was playing nearby, a biker on a Ro ...Read More >
The GST 2.0 impetus coupled with the festive sentiment gave a fillip to automotive retail in October to record highs, though dealers now expect momentum to moderate as the post-festive phase sets in. October 2025 will go down as the month that redefined records for India's automobile retail industry. The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) on Friday reported that total vehicle registrations surged a whopping 40.5 per cent year on year to 40.24 lakh units, marking the highest-eve ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Indian auto industry has clocked its highest-ever wholesales for any October, with all major segments, passenger vehicles, two-wheelers, and three-wheelers registering record despatches. This sharp uptick was driven by festive demand during Navratri and Diwali, along with the impact of reduced Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates that kicked in late September. As per the latest data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), strong dealer push across urban and rural markets helped vehicle makers hit new highs in despatch volumes. Passenger vehicles (PVs) emerged ...Read More >
New Delhi: Electric cars and two-wheelers clocked record monthly sales in March as customers advanced purchases amid aggressive promotions and fears of fuel and vehicle price hikes in FY27. Electric car registrations -- a proxy for retail sales as carmakers report only dispatches to dealers -- rose 49% on-year to 19,711 units in March, while those of electric two-wheelers surged 36% to 177,485 units, Vahan portal data on Tuesday showed. Also Read: India's EV transition must be inclusive, economically sustainable, says HD Kumaraswamy Momentum may Continue The previous monthly high for elect ...Read More >
New Delhi : Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced the rollout of the Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan 2026, positioning it as a shift towards measurable, outcome-driven clean air governance. However, even as the government outlined an ambitious multi-sector strategy, experts cautioned that without strong enforcement, tangible targets, and long-term consistency, the plan risks repeating the shortcomings of previous efforts. Gupta held a review meeting and stressed that clean air and environmental protection are now central to the government's policy framework, backed by dedicated ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Homegrown Premier Energies on Monday announced securing multiple solar contract worth USD 19.95 million (around Rs 177 crore) Republic of Benin, West Africa. These projects are part of a national initiative by the Government of Benin to expand access to reliable, sustainable clean energy, Premier Energies said in a statement. Implementation will be carried out by Premier Energies in collaboration with the General Directorate of Energy Planning and Rural Electrification, under the Ministry of Energy, Water and Mines, Republic of Benin. The scope of the contracts cover ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) Total electric vehicle retail sales in India grew by 24.6 per cent at 24.52 lakh units in FY26 as compared to the previous fiscal, with every category delivering strong double-digit growth, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations said on Tuesday. While electric two-wheelers crossed 14 lakh units, electric passenger vehicle retail sales missed the 2 lakh units by a whisker but surged 83.63 per cent in FY26, FADA said in a statement. "FY'26 has been a watershed year for India's electric mobility story. Total EV retail across two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger ...Read More >
Mumbai: A swelling supply glut of ethanol is forcing policymakers and industry to look beyond car and two-wheelers to spur consumption of the renewable fuel. This includes ethanol-powered cooking stoves and diesel blends to generators and flex-fuel vehicles. Pilot projects are already starting to unfold. Ethanol-based cooking stoves are being tested as a cleaner household alternative, while blending the biofuel with diesel and using it in backup generators is under discussion. Early trials are also being run of ethanol-blended diesel buses of Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation to asc ...Read More >
Bengaluru : TVS Motor Company recorded monthly sales of 402,001 units in June 2025 with a growth of 20% as against 333,646 units in the month of June 2024. Two-Wheeler Total two-wheelers registered a growth of 20% with sales increasing from 322,168 units in June 2024 to 385,698 units in June 2025. Domestic two-wheeler registered growth of 10% with sales increasing from 255,734 units in June 2024 to 281,012 units in June 2025. Motorcycle registered a growth of 24% with sales increasing from 152,701 units in June 2024 to 188,774 units in June 2025. Scooter registered a growth of 26% with sale ...Read More >
The tax will be levied as a lumpsum at the time of registration (file) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Karnataka plans to end road tax exemption on battery-operated electric vehicles * The Motor Vehicles Taxation Bill 2026 proposes separate lifetime tax slabs for EVs * One-time tax will range from 10% to 14% based on EV price categories Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Bengaluru: One may soon have to shell out more bucks to buy an el ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Ola Electric is reshaping both pricing and sales strategy as demand accelerates sharply. Ola Electric has reduced the price of its flagship Roadster X+ 9.1 kWh from Rs 1,89,999 to Rs 1,29,999, a drop of Rs 60,000. The company attributed the reduction to improved cost efficiencies achieved through scaling production of its indigenously developed 4680 Bharat Cell at its Gigafactory. The company is moving away from open sales to a controlled, time-bound purchase model. The first purchase window is scheduled for April 03, 2026, between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM, with future windows to be an ...Read More >
New Delhi : Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced the rollout of the Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan 2026, positioning it as a shift towards measurable, outcome-driven clean air governance. However, even as the government outlined an ambitious multi-sector strategy, experts cautioned that without strong enforcement, tangible targets, and long-term consistency, the plan risks repeating the shortcomings of previous efforts. Gupta held a review meeting and stressed that clean air and ...Read More >
* Royal Enfield Hunter 350 gets a new Base Premium variant priced at Rs 1.50 lakh * Base Premium adds alloy wheels, rotary switchgear design, and digi-analog instrument cluster * The variant features a stitched seat, sporty grab rail, single-channel ABS, and slip & assist clutch Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is the most affordable offering from the brand. It certainly is one of the best-selling models of the company. The Hunters brings a ...Read More >
New Delhi: Rare earth magnets, essential for EV motors, have become the latest flashpoint in India's growing electric mobility ambitions. These magnets power the core of Brushless DC (BLDC) and Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSM), which drive most electric vehicles today, particularly two-wheelers. With China tightening export controls, Indian automakers now face serious supply-side disruptions. If the situation continues, industry experts warn that EV prices could rise, production could slow and expansion plans may take a hit. In April this year, China imposed an export curb on rare- ...Read More >
New Delhi (PTI): Retail sales of vehicles across categories in India in 2025-26 grew by 13.3 per cent at a record 2,96,71,064 units as compared to 2,61,87,255 units in the previous fiscal, with GST 2.0 helping overcome a subdued start to the year, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations said on Monday. Passenger vehicle (PV) retail sales rose to 47,05,056 units in FY26, up 13 per cent from 41,63,927 units in FY25, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) said in a statement, adding that it is cautiously optimistic but watchful of the possible impact of West Asia war on v ...Read More >
New Delhi/Noida, Jun 27 (PTI) End-of-life vehicles detected at fuel stations or found parked at public places will be impounded and a penalty of Rs 10,000 imposed on four-wheeler owners and Rs 5,000 on two-wheeler owners starting July 1, officials said on Friday. EOL vehicles are diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years. Irrespective of the states they are registered in, they will not be given fuel in Delhi starting July 1, according to directions issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) earlier. Also Read | UK F-35B Lightning II Stealth F ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 3 (PTI) German premium car maker BMW group on Thursday reported a 10 per cent jump in total sales in India at 7,774 units in the January-June period of 2025 over the same period year-ago, The Group had sold 7,081 units of BMW and Mini brands of cars in India in the first of CY 2024. Besides, the company also retailed 2,569 Motorrad brand of motorcycles during the period under review. The company also said it continued its leadership position in the luxury electric vehicle sales in India with a massive 234 per cent year-on-year growth in volumes at 1,322 units of BMW and MINI EVs ...Read More >
India's Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has announced two amendments to the PM E-Drive scheme launched in October 2024, including a two-year extension for selected vehicle categories and infrastructure measures. The ministry has extended the scheme's deadline from 31 March 2026 to 31 March 2028. The original end date remains in place for electric two-wheelers, electric rickshaws and carts, and electric three-wheelers (L5 category). Subsidies will continue for an additional two years only for electric ambulances, electric buses, electric trucks and other emerging EV types, along with public ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 1 (PTI) Motorcycle maker Royal Enfield on Wednesday said its retail sales grew 11 per cent at 1,12,334 in March from 1,01,021 units in the same month of last year. Domestic sales for the month under review were seen at 1,00,406 units, up 14 per cent from 88,050 units in March 2025, while exports declined 8 per cent year-on-year at 11,928 units, the company said. Royal Enfield said it closed the financial year at 12,38,659 units, up 23 per cent from FY 2024-"25, with the domestic sales growing 23 per cent year-on-year to 11,07,343 units while exports surging 23 per cent to 1,31,31 ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Indian automobile retail reached a historic milestone in the financial year ending March 2026, recording total sales of 2,96,71,064 units. Data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) showed a 13.30 per cent year-on-year growth, bringing the industry to the brink of the 3-crore mark. This performance was driven by record-breaking sales across nearly all vehicle categories and a significant surge in demand during the latter half of the year. Two-wheeler sales stood at 2,14,20,386 units (+13.40%), and three-wheeler sales touched 13, ...Read More >
MUMBAI: India's auto retail machine roared into record territory in FY2025-26, selling 2,96,71,064 vehicles -- nearly three crore units -- a 13.30 per cent surge year-on-year that left five of six vehicle categories standing at all-time highs. The country is knocking on the door of the three-crore milestone, a figure that would have seemed fanciful just 24 months ago. Then came March 2026: a scorching 26,92,449 units, the highest single month ever recorded, up 25.28 per cent on the year. The India growth story, battered by doubters for half a decade, has emphatically answered back. A landmark ...Read More >