Two Wheeler Market

Ducati plans to introduce motocross bikes in Indian market in 2026

Italian superbike maker Ducati plans to introduce its motocross bikes in the Indian market next year as it looks to further strengthen its product range in the country, a top company executive said Wednesday. The company has multiple products lined up, including upgraded versions of the existing nameplates, for the Indian market. In an interaction with PTI, Ducati India Managing Director Bipul Chandra said the company will introduce new variants of Scambler, Multistrada, among other models. "And then in 2026, we will see the company launch the motocross bikes. We have already started taking part in the competition globally, and we have started winning them. So we are very excited about that. That's a new segment we shall be entering," Chandra stated. Ducati on Wednesday introduced the all-new 2025 Panigale V4 in the Indian market. The two trims of the model - V4 and V4 S are priced at Rs 29.99 lakh and Rs 35.6 lakh, respectively (ex-showroom). Chandra said the demand for ...

Creditors greenlight two-wheeler maker KTM AG debt restructuring plan

KTM AG filed for court restructuring proceedings with self-administration on November 29, 2024

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

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

TVS Motor share price surges 8% in 2 days on strong Jan sales, outlook

In January 2025, the company recorded sales of 397,623 units, a 17% increase compared to January 2024. The two-wheeler segment saw a strong 18% growth, with domestic 2W sales up 10%

Eicher Motors pops 3%, hits record high on strong Jan sales, robust outlook

The sharp rise in Eicher Motors share price was fuelled by healthy auto sales data in January, coupled with robust outlook, analysts said

TVS Motor pops 14% in 2 days; Margin expansion may continue, say analysts

TVS Motor reported a 4.2 per cent Y-o-Y increase in standalone net profit at Rs 618.5 crore, as against Rs 593.4 crore in Q3FY24.

Bajaj Auto gets mixed reactions from brokerages after muted Q3 results

Despite the strong export performance, the overall Q3 results were seen as somewhat lacklustre, leading to mixed reactions from brokerages

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

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

Bain Capital buys minority stake in auto components firm Dhoot Transmission

Private equity firm says investment will help Aurangabad-based manufacturer to expand globally

Two-wheeler sales a mixed bag in December, stay on growth path in 2024

Manufacturers like Royal Enfield, Suzuki saw double-digit rise in sales last month

M&M, TVS & Uno Minda among top picks by Nuvama ahead of December auto sales

Nuvama analysts said December is expected to bring encouraging results for the industry. PVs are predicted to achieve double-digit growth, propelled by strong performances from M&M, Maruti & Toyota

e2W companies charge up service network amid increasing complaints

Ather plans to convert all its 215 service centres into Gold service centres. Additionally, Ather's ExpressCare ensures vehicles are serviced and ready within 60 minutes

Festival season lifts retail auto sales by 12%, two-wheelers top demand

Dealers' association expects inventory to reduce, helped by sales during weddings

Festive season stabilises PV sales, 2Ws jump 14%; over 393K vehicles sold

PV, 2W segments post their highest-ever domestic sales on demand spurred by Dussehra, Diwali

Bajaj Auto Q2FY25 preview: Revenue may climb upto 25% YoY on strong volumes

Analysts are optimistic about major revenue growth for Bajaj Auto, driven by robust volume increases and effective pricing strategies.

Export of electric two-wheelers from India has lot of potential: Gadkari

Exports of electric two-wheelers from India has a lot of potential, specially to markets where Indian manufacturers are already selling conventional engine counterparts, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday. Speaking at the launch of Revolt Motors' electric commuter motorcycle here, Gadkari said 50 per cent of motorcycles produced in India are exported and major players like Bajaj Auto, Hero MotoCorp, and TVS have a large presence in the international markets. The minister asked Revolt Motors to explore markets in the neighbouring countries as well as Africa and Latin America. Anjali Rattan, Co Founder and Chairperson of Rattan India Enterprises -- the promoter firm of Revolt Motors -- said the company has firmed up plans for exports to Sri Lanka to start with. The company is exploring export opportunities in Nepal, Africa, and Latin America as well. Revolt Motors on Tuesday launched its commuter bike RV1 with introductory prices of Rs 84,990 and Rs 99,990 for two variants

Hero MotoCorp up 3%, at record high on positive outlook; zooms 95% in 1 yr

Hero MotoCorp stands to gain with rural growth expected to drive up demand in the two-wheeler market, particularly in the commuter segment.

Bajaj Auto hits all-time high on strong demand outlook; zooms 145% in 1 yr

With rural recovery expected widely, the festive season is expected to further boost the performance of tw-wheeler players this year.