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Delinquencies in 2W segment rise substantially in September: CRIF Highmark

Delinquency in the 31-90 DPD category increased to 4 per cent in September 2024, up from 3.3 per cent in September 2023

Updated On: 25 Feb 2025 | 8:21 PM IST

Auto exports jump 40% in Jan; domestic dispatches in PVs, 2Ws remain flat

On the export front, car exports saw nearly a 13 per cent drop year-on-year (Y-o-Y), while utility vehicle (UV) exports went up by around 61.5 per cent in January

Updated On: 13 Feb 2025 | 11:43 PM IST

New OBD emission norms to increase 2W prices by 1-2%: Hero MotoCorp

The new norms, which will come into force on vehicles produced after April 1 this year enhancing real-time emission tracking and diagnostic capabilities

Updated On: 07 Feb 2025 | 11:49 PM IST

Ola Electric Q3 results: Net loss widens to Rs 564 cr, revenue drops 19%

Its revenue from operations in Q3FY25 dropped 19.36 per cent to Rs 1,045 crore, down from Rs 1,296 crore in the same period last year (YoY)

Updated On: 07 Feb 2025 | 7:43 PM IST

Hero MotoCorp Q3 Preview: Net profit may climb up to Rs 1,130 crore YoY

Hero MotoCorp is expected to report a steady performance for Q3FY25, with revenue growth driven by higher average selling prices (ASPs) rather than volume growth, analysts said

Updated On: 05 Feb 2025 | 9:37 PM IST

Budget 2025: Tax relief, policy push to boost electric two-wheeler demand

The Budget also placed a strong emphasis on the gig economy, a sector that plays a crucial role in last-mile deliveries using electric two-wheelers

Updated On: 01 Feb 2025 | 6:01 PM IST

Bajaj Auto Q3 preview: 2W growth may aid revenue; PAT may rise up to 7% YoY

On the bourses, Bajaj Auto shares settled 0.28 per cent lower at Rs 8380.35. In comparison, BSE Sensex closed 1.08 per cent lower at 75,366.17, on January 27, 2025

Updated On: 28 Jan 2025 | 7:34 AM IST

Two-wheelers not luxury, tax cut needed to spur demand: HMSI official

Two-wheelers are a necessity and not luxury in the current Indian context and taxes on these vehicles must be reduced as the industry is staring at a single-digit growth next fiscal with affordability becoming an issue, according to a senior executive of Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India. There is also a requirement for income tax rationalisation to enable middle-income people start spending again, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) Director Sales and Marketing Yogesh Mathur told PTI in an interview. In the ongoing fiscal, motorcycle sales have not done as well as the scooter segment due to softness in demand from rural market, due to a variety of factors including delayed monsoons, he added. "From the rationalisation of GST (point of view), we have been requesting the government to really take care of (it) because two-wheelers are actually not a luxury. It is a necessity for our people to commute," Mathur said when asked about demands from the industry for a cut in taxes on

Updated On: 26 Jan 2025 | 11:07 AM IST

Ather Energy launches multi-language dashboard for Rizta electric scooter

The new feature will allow riders to view their scooter's information and interact with the dashboard

Updated On: 23 Jan 2025 | 10:10 PM IST

Suzuki Motorcycle India launches electric scooter e-Access, 2 other models

Two-wheeler maker Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd (SMIPL) on Friday launched its first electric scooter, e-Access, as well as two other models at Bharat Mobility Expo 2025. Expanding its presence in the Indian two-wheeler market, Japan-based Suzuki Motor Corporation's subsidiary, SMIPL, has taken a significant step towards electric mobility with e-Access. Besides, it launched GIXXER SF 250 Flex Fuel, its first E-85 fuel-compliant motorcycle for the Indian market. E85, also known as flex fuel, is a blend of gasoline and ethanol. Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, Representative Director and President Toshihiro Suzuki said India is the largest market for the company and we are committed to it. "By staying true to our mission of creating products of superior value and focusing on customer satisfaction, we aim to grow further in the motorcycle business and contribute meaningfully to customers' needs," he said. Further, Toshihiro Suzuki resonated with the company's commitment to carbon

Updated On: 17 Jan 2025 | 4:05 PM IST

Ministry of Heavy Industries backs Siam for GST cut on CNG two-wheelers

Petroleum ministry pushes for car tax reduction

Updated On: 07 Jan 2025 | 11:49 PM IST

MHI backs SIAM proposal for reducing GST on CNG-powered two wheelers

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) along with other key ministries also endorse the proposal

Updated On: 07 Jan 2025 | 4:07 PM IST

Battery swapping currently unviable: Electric two-wheeler executives

Battery swapping will only increase the cost for a consumer to run the vehicle, say e2W players

Updated On: 06 Jan 2025 | 11:30 PM IST

2025 Honda Activa 125 launched with new display and eco-friendly tech

For fans of two-wheelers looking for a blend of innovation and style, the updated Honda Activa 125 promises to be a compelling addition to the market. It is offered in two variants: DLX and H-Smart

Updated On: 25 Dec 2024 | 2:59 PM IST

CRISIL analysis: Automobile sector faces mixed fortunes amid rural revival

Rural demand had been subdued in the past few financial years owing to low farm profitability because of erratic monsoon and the outsized impact of the pandemic on rural incomes

Updated On: 24 Dec 2024 | 11:33 PM IST

In growth lane: Exports of passenger vehicles, 2-wheelers surge in 2024

Over 14% of passenger vehicles and 16% of two-wheelers manufactured in the country were exported between January and November

Updated On: 22 Dec 2024 | 11:04 PM IST

Ola Electric's Bhavish Aggarwal declares a price war in e-scooters

But he faces questions over sustainability and a new challenge from Honda

Updated On: 28 Nov 2024 | 10:37 PM IST

Silver lining for two-wheelers, but investors should tread with caution

The two-wheeler numbers will need to be monitored closely since low momentum would trigger downgrades for stocks that have moved up in anticipation of outperformance

Updated On: 03 Oct 2024 | 11:06 PM IST

49% of two-wheeler insurance from tier-3 cities, 78% add zero-dep: Report

Most two-wheeler owners opt for comprehensive motor insurance

Updated On: 24 Sep 2024 | 4:51 PM IST

Highest frequency of road crash deaths from 9 pm to 2 am, 89% men: Report

At least four persons were killed every day in the national capital in preventable road crashes in 2022 which saw an increase from the previous year, according to the Delhi government. Fifty per cent of the road crash victims in 2022 were pedestrians while 45 per cent of the victims were two or three-wheeler drivers and passengers, according to a Transport Department report. The 2022 Delhi Road Crash Fatalities Report was recently released by the Delhi government. The report states that 1,571 persons were killed in 1,517 fatal crashes in 2022, i.e. at least four persons killed every day in preventable road crashes. "It is concerning that these numbers represent a 28 per cent increase from the previous year," it noted. A total of 97 per cent of the deaths occurred among vulnerable road users -- pedestrians, motorcyclists, cyclists and auto rickshaw occupants - both motorised and electric- which is higher than the national average of 70.8 per cent, according to the report. Of all

Updated On: 12 Sep 2024 | 7:33 AM IST