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TVS Tops India's Motorcycle Sales in July, Crosses 600,000 Units to Beat Honda and Hero
TVS Motor topped India's two-wheeler wholesale rankings in July for the second straight month, crossing 600,000 units for the first time and surpassing both Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India and Hero MotoCorp. The company spans commuter bikes like the Raider, Apache performance models, Jupiter scooters and the iQube electric scooter, while also manufacturing motorcycles for BMW Motorrad and rebuilding Britain's Norton brand — making it one of the industry's most diversified players.
RideApart · 8/5/2026
TVS to Showcase X Flagship Electric Scooter at NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo 2026
TVS Motor Company will exhibit its premium electric scooter, the TVS X, at the 2026 NAIMA Nepal Mobility Expo. It's powered by an 11kW (15PS) motor, hitting 0-40km/h in 2.6 seconds and a top speed of 105km/h. The scooter features a 4.44kWh battery pack, a 10.2-inch TFT touchscreen, multiple ride modes, regenerative braking, cruise control, and ABS.
Nepal Drives · 8/5/2026
TVS Motor Posts Record 630,000 Units in July as EV Sales Jump 158%
India's TVS Motor sold a record 630,000 units in July 2026, up 38% from 456,000 units a year earlier. Electric two-wheeler sales also hit a new high of 60,934 units, an increase of 158% over the 23,605 units sold in July 2025, with the EV shift helping drive the company's overall sales record.
BikeAdvice · 8/3/2026
TVS Sets New Monthly EV Registration Record at 55,480 Units
TVS Motor recorded 55,480 electric two-wheeler registrations in India in July 2026, its highest monthly total. VAHAN data shows it surpassed the previous record of 51,781 set in March, as well as Bajaj Auto's 45,592 and Ather Energy's 30,324 registrations for July.
Business Today · 8/3/2026
Indian EV Startup Avore Launches its EX Electric Motorcycle Range
Gujarat-based EV brand Avore has launched its EX electric motorcycle range in India, comprising three models — EX1, EX2 and EX2S — priced between Rs 1.23-1.70 lakh. The launch adds a new domestic player to India's fast-growing electric motorcycle segment.
BikeAdvice · 7/28/2026
Hero Vida Makes Its First Move Abroad Into Nepal With the VX2 Scooter and the Dirt.E K3
Hero MotoCorp has chosen Nepal as the first overseas market for its electric brand Vida. Partnering with CG Motors, part of the local Chaudhary Group, it will sell the VX2 electric scooter in Go and Plus versions and the Dirt.E K3 electric off-road bike aimed at younger riders. The expansion follows 102,097 domestic sales in India between January and June 2026.
Motoroids · 7/27/2026
India's River Indie Passes 50,000 Units Built as June Sales Jump 264% Into the EV Scooter Top Five
River Mobility of India has reached cumulative production of 50,000 Indie electric scooters at its Hoskote plant in Karnataka, in under three years from launch. June sales of 5,217 units were up 264.32% from 1,432 a year earlier, putting it in India's top five for monthly electric two-wheeler sales. Its retail network has also grown from 34 stores in October 2025 to more than 75.
RushLane · 7/27/2026
Honda Bets Big on India: New Two-Wheelers, Exports, EV and Flex-Fuel
Honda has laid out a plan to place India at the centre of its future global two-wheeler business. Following the reveal of 10 'Made in India' products, it is pushing exports, deeper localisation and multiple powertrains including EV and flex-fuel. With premium motorcycles also on the horizon, Honda is stepping up an India-led offensive.
GaadiWaadi · 7/27/2026
Hero MotoCorp's Vida Enters Nepal With VX2 Scooter and Dirt.e K3
Hero MotoCorp's electric brand Vida has entered Nepal as its first international market, partnering with local firm CG Motors to launch the VX2 electric scooters and the youth-oriented Dirt.e K3 electric off-roader. It's Vida's first move outside India, a strategic step toward wider electric two-wheeler adoption across South Asia.
GaadiWaadi · 7/27/2026
Royal Enfield's 'RE-BALANCE' Strategy Keeps ICE Central While Scaling EVs
Royal Enfield has unveiled 'RE-BALANCE,' a strategy for balancing ICE and EV investment. Chairman Siddhartha Lal said, 'We are building this electric future with real commitment. At the same time, petrol motorcycles will remain central to Royal Enfield for as long as we possibly can.' The first Flying Flea electric model, the FF.C6, has opened its inaugural store in Bengaluru and is set to launch commercially next fiscal year.
Autocar Professional · 7/27/2026
India's River Mobility Ships the 50,000th Indie Electric Scooter, With a New Model in Development
Indian electric two-wheeler startup River Mobility has announced the shipment of the 50,000th unit of its Indie electric scooter, and says a new model is also in development. The milestone shows steady growth for an emerging EV brand and reflects one corner of India's electrification race.
BikeAdvice.in · 7/26/2026
TVS Publishes Its June and Q2 2026 Sales Breakdown, Mapping the Jupiter, Apache and iQube
Indian two-wheeler major TVS has published a model-by-model sales breakdown for June and Q2 2026. The figures for mainstays such as the Jupiter, Apache, the electric iQube, the Ntorq and the Raider reveal both demand patterns in the Indian market and how far electrification has come.
RushLane · 7/26/2026
Honda Unveils Ten New Models at Once for India
Honda has unveiled ten new models for the Indian market all at once. The lineup spans the CB350 series, the CB500, the XR300L/XR300 Rally, the Rebel 300/500, and even the electric scooter QC3. It's a clear offensive in the world's largest motorcycle market, with the first launches planned for this year's Diwali shopping season.
Bike India · 7/24/2026
Bajaj Confirms Electric Motorcycle, Export Markets Get It First
Bajaj Auto has officially confirmed the launch of an electric motorcycle, with the export market debut coming before its domestic India launch. The strategy marks Bajaj's entry into electric motorcycles starting overseas rather than at home.
The Bike Junction · 7/24/2026
Bajaj to Launch Its First Electric Motorcycle in FY28, Prioritizing Export Over Domestic Pulsar Electrification
India's Bajaj Auto has indicated it plans to launch its first electric motorcycle in FY28 (fiscal year 2027). CFO Dinesh Thapar mentioned this at a post-earnings briefing. The company will electrify its flagship Pulsar and Boxer models, adopting an 'export-first' strategy that launches them in overseas markets before rolling out domestically. Supply will come from the Pune plant, with production capacity planned to increase by around 20%.
Business Today · 7/23/2026
TVS Brings Electric Scooter Orbiter to Nepal, Expanding EV Push Beyond India
India's TVS Motor has launched its Orbiter electric scooter in Nepal, extending its electrification efforts outside India. The move is seen as part of a broader EV push across South Asia, carrying electric two-wheeler expertise built at home into neighboring markets.
ACKO Drive · 7/22/2026
India's Top 10 Scooters for June 2026: Activa Stays No. 1, EVs Post the Biggest Growth
In India's June 2026 scooter sales ranking, the Honda Activa held a commanding lead at the top. However, among the top 10, electric scooters posted the largest year-on-year growth. EVs including the TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak and Ather Rizta made the list, highlighting a landscape where established ICE models and new electric contenders now share the same table.
GaadiWaadi · 7/21/2026
Ultraviolette Scales Production Capacity to 150,000 Units a Year Ahead of Tesseract Launch
India's electric motorcycle maker Ultraviolette is reportedly preparing to scale production capacity to 150,000 (1.5 lakh) units per year ahead of the launch of its electric scooter, the 'Tesseract'. The long-anticipated Tesseract is nearing its launch next year, with mass-production readiness now underway.
BikeAdvice.in · 7/19/2026
Hero Invests ₹100 Billion in Ather, Preps New Electric Scooters
Hero MotoCorp is reported to be making an additional investment of ₹100 billion (10,000 crore) in EV startup Ather. Ather's new 'EL' platform is set to spawn several new electric scooter body styles, including maxi-scooter, family-oriented and high-performance variants.
BikeAdvice.in · 7/18/2026
India's EV Sales Could Reach 30.4 Million Units a Year by 2032, Led by Two-Wheelers
According to a new report, India's electric vehicle (EV) market could reach an annual scale of 30.4 million units by 2032 if improvements in demand, charging infrastructure and policy support continue. EV adoption in India is still in its early stages, but the report suggests the market could transform completely over the next six years, with electric two- and three-wheelers — expected to account for the bulk of the volume — driving that growth.
GaadiWaadi · 7/15/2026
India's Zelio Electric Opens New Plant in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Indian electric two-wheeler brand Zelio E-Mobility has opened a new production facility in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The roughly 39,000-square-foot plant adds to the company's existing factories in Haryana and Odisha, which already have a combined annual production capacity of 180,000 units. The southward expansion positions the company to meet growing demand for electric two-wheelers in India.
BikeAdvice.in · 7/13/2026
Royal Enfield's 2026 New Model Pipeline — Himalayan 750, Flying Flea EV, and More
Royal Enfield's upcoming lineup of new models planned for 2026 and beyond is drawing attention. It includes the Himalayan 750, powered by a newly developed 750cc parallel-twin engine, a 650cc-based Bullet, and the second wave of its electric sub-brand Flying Flea — signaling expansion on multiple fronts.
BikeWale · 7/11/2026
Honda to Bring Premium 200cc+ Motorcycles and Electric Scooters to India in FY27
Honda's two-wheeler division in India has revealed plans to respond to the premiumization trend by launching premium models with engines over 200cc, as well as electric scooters, in FY27 (fiscal 2026), with higher levels of local production. Demand for larger-displacement bikes is growing in the Indian motorcycle market, and Honda is positioning itself to ride that wave in earnest.
BikeAdvice.in · 7/9/2026
Honda to Launch Premium Bikes and EVs in India in Quick Succession as Expansion Accelerates
Honda is reportedly planning to launch premium-class motorcycles and electric scooters in India in quick succession within the year. As its Indian business expansion accelerates, the company appears set to push on both the premium and electric fronts, aiming to strengthen its presence in one of the world's largest motorcycle markets.
The Times of India · 7/9/2026
India's Electric Two-Wheeler Sales Near 200,000 in June 2026, Led by TVS, Bajaj, and Ather
India's electric two-wheeler market kept up strong growth in June 2026, with retail sales approaching the 200,000-unit mark for the month. TVS, Bajaj, Ather, Hero Vida, Ola, Ampere, River, and Bgauss are all competing, showing that electrification is steadily advancing in one of the world's largest motorcycle markets.
RushLane · 7/9/2026
India's Electric Three-Wheeler Boom: June Retail Share Tops 64%
The everyday three-wheeler is leading India's EV transition on the front lines. According to the latest retail data from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), electric models accounted for 64.08% of three-wheeler retail registrations in June 2026. The figure stands as a symbolic sign that the three-wheeler segment has entered a full-scale electric shift.
IAMABiker · 7/8/2026
India's Electric Two-Wheeler Share Hits Double Digits for First Time at 10.60%, Overall Market Up 21% in June
India's electric two-wheeler sales share reached double digits for the first time in June 2026, hitting 10.60%—up sharply from 7.34% in the same month a year earlier. The overall two-wheeler market also grew 21.22% year-on-year that month to 1,828,458 units, showing electrification advancing alongside overall market growth.
BikeAdvice.in · 7/6/2026
India's Electric Two-Wheeler Sales Jump 75% YoY to 193,000 Units in June, Led by TVS, Bajaj, Ather, Ola
India's electric two-wheeler market posted a strong June 2026, selling more than 193,000 units — up 75% year-on-year. It was one of the best months on record, with brands including TVS, Bajaj, Ather, and Ola taking the top spots. Electrification continues to steadily accelerate in India, one of the world's largest motorcycle markets.
BikeAdvice.in · 7/4/2026
TVS Posts Record Quarterly Sales of 16.31 Lakh Units, June Up 47% Year-on-Year
TVS Motor recorded record total sales of 16.31 lakh units in Q1 FY27 (Q2 CY2026). June alone saw 5,90,003 units, up 47% year-on-year. Strong demand across scooters, electric scooters, and exports drove the momentum, with one of India's largest two-wheeler makers keeping up its pace.
GaadiWaadi · 7/3/2026
Delhi to Ban Sales of Certain Internal Combustion Vehicles by 2028 Amid Debate over Air Pollution Measures
The Delhi city government has set out a policy to ban the sale of certain internal combustion (ICE) vehicles by 2028, aiming to reduce air pollution. The move is intended to push residents toward electric alternatives, but the plan has also drawn criticism.
RideApart · 7/2/2026
TVS June 2026 Sales Up 47% Year-on-Year, Quarterly Volume Hits Record 1.631 Million Units
India's TVS Motor posted strong sales growth in June 2026 and in Q1 of fiscal year 2027. Scooters, electric scooters and exports drove demand, pushing quarterly volume to a record 1.631 million units (16.31 lakh). June sales rose 47% year-on-year.
RushLane · 7/2/2026
Royal Enfield Sells 114,000 Units in June 2026, Up a Strong 27% Year-on-Year
Royal Enfield sold a total of 114,032 units in June 2026, up 27% from 89,540 in the same month last year. Domestic sales topped 1.02 lakh units. Deliveries have also begun for its new electric sub-brand's Flying Flea C6, underscoring the continued momentum of the company's growth.
GaadiWaadi · 7/2/2026
India's Electric Two-Wheeler Registrations Top 180,000 in June, TVS Leads Ahead of Bajaj and Ather
Electric two-wheeler registrations in India topped 180,000 in June 2026. TVS Motor took the lead ahead of Bajaj and Ather, with the overall market registering 181,140 units by June 29. That's a significant increase from 111,441 units in the same period last year, underscoring the acceleration of the shift to electric.
GaadiWaadi · 7/1/2026
India's Real EV Battleground Is Electric Motorcycles, Not Scooters, Analysis Finds
It's electric motorcycles, not scooters, that will drive India's shift to EVs, BikeWale argues. While scooters lit the fuse on electrification, the piece suggests that how deep the transformation of the overall two-wheeler market goes will hinge on the trajectory of the larger motorcycle segment.
BikeWale · 6/30/2026
Delhi EV Policy 2026 Approved, Bringing Sweeping Changes Across Vehicle Categories Including Two- and Three-Wheelers
The Delhi government has approved EV Policy 2026. Multiple changes are set to be introduced across a wide range of vehicle categories including two-wheelers, three-wheelers, commercial vehicles, and electric cars, potentially reshaping choices for anyone buying a new vehicle in Delhi going forward.
Motoroids · 6/30/2026
Delhi Unveils EV Policy 2026, to Ban New Gasoline Motorcycle Registrations From 2028
India's capital Delhi has unveiled its "EV Policy 2026," under which registration of new gasoline-powered two-wheelers will no longer be allowed starting in 2028. Electric passenger vehicles priced under ₹300,000 will be exempt from tax, though hybrids are excluded. The policy took effect on July 1, 2026, under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and remains in force through the end of March 2030. It marks a bold shift in one of the world's largest motorcycle markets.
RushLane · 6/29/2026
Bajaj's May 2026 Model-by-Model Sales Breakdown: Pulsar, Chetak, Dominar, and More
India's Bajaj Auto has released its model-by-model sales breakdown for May 2026. Alongside its mainstay Pulsar, the figures cover the electric Chetak, Platina, CT, Avenger, Dominar, and the CNG-powered Freedom, showing trends across its broad lineup.
RushLane · 6/29/2026
Bajaj Auto's FY27 Plan Centers on New Pulsar Models, Chetak EV, and Export Recovery
Bajaj Auto's plan for FY27 (the upcoming fiscal year) rests on a parallel strategy rather than reliance on a single product line. The Chetak electric scooter, the 125cc-and-up Pulsar family, KTM and Triumph, and a recovery in exports are all reported to be key pillars.
GaadiWaadi · 6/27/2026