Suprajit Engineering, India updates about 2-wheeler ABS program and new R&D campus In the Q1 FY 2026 ending June investor call, Suprajit Engineering Limited confirmed that its in-house Suprajit Technology Center (STC) is developing a two-wheeler ABS system timed to meet India’s upcoming safety regulations. The company will inaugurate a new R&D campus in 2026, staffed by 200 engineers dedicated to braking, actuator, sensor, and electronics proje...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/22

Belrise, India updates about new facilities in Pune, Bhiwadi and Chennai On August 12, Belrise Industries Limited, in an investor update, announced that during the quarter that ended on June 30, 2025, it had commenced supplies from its newly inaugurated Chennai facility, which caters to a leading premium two-wheeler OEM and a leading commercial vehicle OEM. For the two-wheeler OEM, it is delivering 2,000 exhaust systems and 500 chassis systems pe...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/20

Government of India to cut GST on small cars, two-wheelers from 28% to 18% ahead of Diwali On August 18, multiple sources reported that the government of India is expected to cut the GST rate on small gasoline and diesel cars, as well as two-wheelers under 350 cc, from 28% to 18% ahead of Diwali, a move aimed at boosting demand in the entry-level segments. Currently, small cars up to 4 meters in length and 1,200 cc engine capacity attract 28% GST...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/19

Uno Minda, India updates about impact from rare-earth shortage and U.S. tariffs In its investor update, Uno Minda mentioned that its direct dependence on rare-earth magnets is limited, with usage primarily in the sensor business. While it has seen indirect impacts from reduced OEM volumes in the EV two-wheeler segment, the company is mitigating risks through alternate sourcing from multiple regions and close collaboration with OEM partners, ensur...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/13

Ultraviolette, India secures funding from TDK Ventures, Japan for battery tech and Global EV two-wheeler expansion On August 12, 2025, Ultraviolette announced an investment from TDK Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of TDK Corporation, as part of a USD 21 million funding round. The round saw strategic participation from TDK Ventures and continued backing from existing investors Zoho Corporation and Lingotto (previously Exor Capital), al...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/12

MapmyIndia updates about new business development in automotive navigation On August 7, C.E. Info Systems Limited, in an investor update, announced that during the quarter that ended on June 30, 2025, MapmyIndia won a new vehicle program from a leading car OEM as well as from a leading EV OEM. It is also providing solutions to Tata Motors Harrier.ev, and a Tier-1 supplier in South East Asia.  It has released new products to support Linux-based t...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/11

Lumax Industries, India updates about new product launches in Q1 FY2026 On August 6, Lumax Industries Limited announced the new product launch it made during Q1 FY2026. In the four-wheeler category, Lumax introduced the mood lamp and tailgate lamp (battery vehicle and high variants) as well as the back seat overhead lamp (battery vehicle and high variants) for Tata Motors’ Altroz, along with a Spot Lamp for Maruti Suzuki’s Grand Vitara. For t...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/07

Indian passenger vehicle retail sales decrease by 0.8% in July 2025 On August 7, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) announced that the retail sales of passenger vehicles (PV) decreased by 0.8% to 3,28,613 units in July 2025 against 331,280 units in July 2024. Commercial vehicle (CV) sales increased by 0.2% YoY in July 2025 to 76,439 units against 76,261 units last year. Two-wheeler (2W) sales decreased by 6.5% YoY to 13,55,5...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/07

Sona Comstar, India unveils future product pipeline for advanced mobility systems On August 4, Sona BLW Precision Forgings (Sona Comstar) announced that it has secured a new order from an existing customer, i.e., a North American OEM manufacturing both ICE and electric passenger vehicles. The order is for the supply of differential assemblies with final drive gears for a new electric passenger vehicle platform. This contract adds INR 15.5 billion...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

Shakti Pumps, India invests INR 50 million in EV subsidiary Shakti EV Mobility On August 2, Shakti Pumps (India) Limited announced an investment of INR 50 million in its wholly owned subsidiary, Shakti EV Mobility Private Limited (formerly Shakti Green Industries Private Limited). The investment was made by subscribing to 5 million equity shares, bringing the consolidated investment in the subsidiary to INR 550 million. Shakti EV Mobility is en...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/04

Government of India and Ather Energy partners to support deep-tech and EV startups On July 29, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ather Energy Limited, an electric two-wheeler manufacturer. This partnership is part of the Build in Bharat initiative, which is led by the Startup Policy Forum (SPF). The MoU establishes a bro...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/29

Kinetic Engineering, India launches new DX EV scooters range On July 28, Kinetic Engineering Ltd. (KEL) announced its re-entry into the two-wheeler market with the launch of the all-new Kinetic DX EV range through its electric vehicle manufacturing subsidiary, Kinetic Watts and Volts Ltd. (KWV). The model lineup includes the Kinetic DX priced at INR 111.5 thousand and the Kinetic DX+ priced at INR 117.5 thousand. The scooters are equipped with a ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/28

Pricol Limited, India signs technology licensing deal with Italy’s Domino for two-wheeler components On July 15, Pricol Limited signed of a technology license agreement with Domino S.r.l, Italy, on July 14, 2025. Under the agreement, Pricol is licensed to manufacture, distribute, and sell switches, throttles, and allied products for use as original equipment in two-wheelers, as per customer requirements. The agreement covers OEMs in the Indian ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

Hero MotoCorp, India updates about its entry in Germany, France, Spain, and UK markets In its annual report, Hero MotoCorp announced its plans to enter the European and UK markets in the Q2 FY 2025-26 (ending September), as part of its broader global expansion strategy. The company is preparing for a phased entry, with a product portfolio aligned to the increasing demand for both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) models. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/15

Pavna Industries, India subsidiary begins oil pump supply to Hero MotoCorp On July 14, Pavna Industries Limited announced that its subsidiary, Pavna Sunworld Autotech Pvt. Ltd., has commenced production and supply of oil pumps to Hero MotoCorp Ltd., India’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer. The oil pumps are being supplied for Hero MotoCorp’s high-volume models, Splendor and Glamour, across all six of the company’s manufacturing plants in I...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/14

Ola Electric to deploy rare earth-free motors and in-house ABS from Q3 FY 2026 On July 14, Ola Electric announced that it has developed heavy rare earth (HRE)-free motors, scheduled for production deployment in Q3 FY 2026 (ending December 2025). The development is part of the company’s strategy to reduce costs, enhance performance, and improve supply chain resilience through vertical integration and R&D investment. Ola Electric stated that it c...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/14

Srivijay E-Vehicles, India receives type approval for Tezar N1 electric scooter On July 9, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) announced that Srivijay E-Vehicles Private Limited has obtained the CMVR Type Approval Certificate for electric Two-Wheeler Model “Tezar N1”. The scooter features a 6 kW mid-drive motor paired with a 2.5 kWh lithium-ion (NMC) battery, managed by an in-house smart BMS. Charging options include 0–80% ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

Indian passenger vehicle retail sales increase by 2.5% in June 2025 On July 7, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) announced that the retail sales of passenger vehicles (PV) increased by 2.5% to 297,722 units in June 2025 against 2,90,593 units in June 2024. Commercial vehicle (CV) sales increased by 6.6% YoY in June 2025 to 73,367 units against 68,825 units last year. Two-wheeler (2W) sales increased by 4.73% YoY to 1,446,38...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/07

Government of India issues draft rules mandating ABS for L2 vehicles from Jan 2026 On June 23, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) issued a draft notification proposing amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR), 1989. The key changes include a new provision mandating that L2 category vehicles (motorcycles) manufactured from January 1, 2026, onwards must be equipped with Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS). Additionally, Ru...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/04

TVS Motor Company, India expands iQube Lineup with new 3.1 kWh variant On July 2, TVS Motor Company launched a new variant of its iQube electric scooter, equipped with a 3.1 kWh battery and priced at INR 103,727. The new variant offers an IDC-certified range of 123 km on a single charge. It features hill hold functionality, a dual-tone design, and an upgraded UI/UX interface. With this launch, the iQube lineup now comprises six variants, further ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02