Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) dispatched 4,72,749 units in November 2024. Of these, 4,32,888 units accounted for domestic sales, an increase of three percent when compared to the sale of 4,20,677 vehicles in November 2023. The company exported 39,861 units in the respective month. 
Royal Enfield sold 72,236 units in the domestic market in India in November 2024 marking a decrease of four percent when compared to the sale of 75,137 vehicles in November 2023. The two-wheeler major exported 10,021 units in November, up 96 percent as compared to the export of 5,114 vehicles in November 2023. 
Hero MotoCorp sold 459,805 units in November 2024 marking a 6.36 percent decrease when compared to the sale of 491,050 vehicles in November 2023. Domestic sales in November 2024 were 439,777 vehicles, down 7.66 percent when compared to the sale of 476, 286 units in November 2023. Exports saw a growth of 35.65 percent increase with 20,028 units dispatched in comparison to 14,764 units dispatched in November 2023. 
At 4,21,640 units in November 2024, Bajaj Auto has announced a five percent increase in total sales year-on-year. In the domestic market, the company saw a sales decline of seven percent at 2,40,854 units. In November 2023, it sold 2,57,744 vehicles. 
At 1,80,786 units, the two-wheeler major witnessed a 24 percent rise in exports in November 2024. In November 2023, it exported 1,45,259 vehicles. 
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd achieved a total sale of 94,370 vehicles in November 2024, up eight percent when compared to the sale of 87,096 units in November 2023. 
The domestic sale in November 2024 stood at 78,333 units, up seven percent when compared to the sale of 73,135 units in November 2023. Exports grew 15 percent at 16,037 units in November 2024 as compared to 13,961 units in November 2023. 
TVS Motor Company registered a total sale of 401,250 units in November 2024, an increase of 10 percent when compared to the sale of 364,231 units in November 2023. Of these, 392,473 two-wheelers were sold in November 2024 respectively, marking a 12 percent increase in two-wheelers with the sale of 352,103 units in November 2023. In November 2024, 8,777 three-wheelers were sold marking a modest decline when compared to the sale of 12,128 units in November 2023. 
In the domestic market, the two-wheeler business of TVS Motor Company witnessed a four percent growth with the sale of 305,323 units. In November 2023, the company sold 287,017 units.  The motorcycle category saw a growth of four percent with the sale of 189,247 vehicles as compared to the sale of 172,836 units in November 2023. Scooter witnessed a growth of 22 percent with the sale of 165,535 units in November 2024 as compared to the sale of 135,749 vehicles in November 2023. 
The company recorded a 57 percent growth in electric vehicles with a sale of 26,292 units in November 2024 as compared to the sale of 16,782 vehicles in November 2023. The iQube e-scooter has been a big success, steadily closing the gap with e-scooter market leader Ola Electric’s offerings in the same category.
TVS Motor Company exported 93,755 units in November, clocking a growth of 25 percent year on year when compared with the sale of 75,204 units in November 2023. 
 

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Chinese automotive major BYD has become a participant of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), formally joining the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative on 14 September 2026. The Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturer has committed to upholding the compact’s Ten Principles while embedding the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) more deeply into its corporate strategy and daily operations, with the company framing the move as a contribution to global sustainable development through concrete action.

The UN Global Compact, founded in 2000, pioneered the concept of environmental, social and governance performance and now counts more than 25,000 participating enterprises across over 160 countries. It works to translate its Ten Principles into business operations and strategic development, helping companies meet their compact responsibilities while advancing the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The initiative also promotes collaboration and partnerships aimed at addressing the challenges of globalisation and accelerating sustainability worldwide.

BYD, the world’s largest new energy vehicle enterprise, sells its vehicles in more than 100 countries and regions. Guided by its vision to cool the Earth by 1°C, the automaker stopped producing purely fuel-powered vehicles in 2022, becoming the first carmaker to do so, and aims to reach carbon neutrality across its entire value chain by 2045. Its DREAMS sustainability strategy, unveiled in 2025, rests on six pillars: decarbonisation, revolution, equity, alliance, moral integrity and shared value. In 2025, BYD delivered 4.6 million new energy vehicles and reduced carbon emissions by 46.6 million tonnes, equivalent to planting 776 million trees. It has also established a RMB 3 billion charity fund supporting education, university scholarships and the popularization of new energy vehicle technology.

The company described joining the compact as a milestone in its sustainability journey. Going forward, BYD intends to adhere strictly to the initiative’s principles and requirements, fulfil its corporate social responsibility and promote responsible governance and business practices throughout its operations while working with value chain partners to advance broader sustainable development goals.

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India Pistons, the flagship company of Chennai-headquartered Amalgamations Group, has announced the appointment of Suresh KV as Chief Executive Officer effective 14 October 2026.

The appointment marks his return to corporate leadership following a sabbatical of nearly three years spanning from January 2024 to October 2026. Prior to his sabbatical, Suresh served as President of ZF India from June 2015 to December 2023, where he led the vision, strategy, governance, and business performance across 18 manufacturing plants, eight engineering centres, three subsidiaries, and four joint ventures nationwide.

At present, IPL's major OEM customers include Hyundai Motor Company, Maruti Suzuki India, Ashok Leyland, Tata Motors, VE Commercial Vehicles, Simpsons & Co, TAFE, Mahindra & Mahindra and Greaves Cotton, among others.

He also represented the company on the Executive Committee of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), serving as Co-Chair for its Western Chapter.

His earlier tenure at ZF included serving as Executive Director of ZF Wind Power Coimbatore from November 2010 to May 2015. He managed a 60-acre manufacturing facility producing wind turbine gearboxes, axles, and transmissions for agricultural and construction equipment, achieving an annual turnover exceeding INR 9.50 billion in 2015.

Suresh's career in the automotive and industrial manufacturing sectors spans more than three decades, including operational and managerial positions at Hansen Transmissions, High Technology Plastics India, Motherson Sumi Systems, Climate Systems India, Visteon Automotive Systems, Bajaj Auto and Asian Paints.

In his new role at India Pistons in Chennai, Suresh will oversee operations, performance execution, and growth strategy for the manufacturer.

"My nearly three-year break from the corporate world has been much the same – a welcome pause to reflect, rejuvenate and rediscover purpose. This new chapter is much more than professional achievement, alone. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, create lasting value, and perhaps pursue the fifth level of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs – self-actualisation. As the saying goes, 'Old wine in a new bottle' – though I would like to believe that, with age, the wine only gets better! The break is over. The final stint begins, with renewed energy, a clearer sense of purpose, and the excitement of being back in the game," said Suresh KV.

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Japanese automotive companies Honda Motor Co and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a Honda pickup truck based on the Mitsubishi Triton.

The agreement marks the first product-supply initiative between the two manufacturers, with the new Honda model scheduled to enter the ASEAN market in 2028. The collaboration originates from a strategic partnership framework established in August 2024 among Honda, Mitsubishi Motors and Nissan Motor, which explores vehicle supply arrangements to expand product lineups across international markets.

As per the agreement, Honda will enter the pickup truck segment in the ASEAN region by utilising Mitsubishi's 1-tonne ladder-frame Triton platform. For Mitsubishi Motors, the OEM supply contract will increase production volumes and vehicle assembly capacity utilisation at its manufacturing facilities in Thailand. The three partner companies continue to examine additional vehicle supply and technology-sharing initiatives.

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Industry leaders at the Renewable Energy India Expo and The Battery Show India (TBSI) highlighted critical mineral access, technology partnerships and domestic manufacturing capabilities to strengthen India's electric vehicle supply chain.

The event convened over 1,080 exhibitors, 1,400 brands and 54,000 professionals, focusing on international collaboration across critical minerals, battery technology and energy storage.

Interestingly, Australia, represented by 20 companies and 32 exhibitors, identified battery production and electric vehicle supply chains as areas for cooperation with Indian manufacturers, leveraging its lithium, cobalt and rare earth reserves. Projections shared at the exhibition indicate India's renewable energy market will reach 486 GW by 2030, while the battery storage sector is projected to surpass USD 8.5 billion by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 33 percent.

Philip Green, Australia’s High Commissioner to India, said, "The two countries could combine Australia’s engineering expertise and mineral resources with India’s manufacturing strength and integration into global supply chains. Australia produces more than 50 percent of the world’s lithium, according to Green, and holds the world’s second-largest cobalt reserves. It also ranks second or third globally in rare earth resources." he said.

Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director of Informa Markets in India, said, "Renewable energy generation and grid storage needed to expand together as the country advanced its energy transition. India’s renewable energy market is projected to reach 486 GW by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15 percent. The country’s battery storage sector is projected to exceed USD 8.5 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 33 percent."

Anandi Iyer, Director of the Fraunhofer Office in India, said, "India and Germany had opportunities to collaborate in battery research, power electronics, advanced engineering and industrial automation. Approximately 800 GW of renewable energy capacity additions globally in 2025, while global battery storage deployment reached 108 GW, an increase of 40 per cent from the previous year. Technological self-reliance did not mean working in isolation, highlighting the importance of trusted partnerships and supply chains that can translate research into commercially viable solutions."

Manu Srivastav, Additional Chief Secretary in Madhya Pradesh’s Power & Renewable Energy Department, said, "Renewable energy was becoming increasingly competitive with conventional power as costs declined.”  

Jai Asundi, Executive Director of the Centre for Study of Science, Technology & Policy, said, "India would need continued investment in manufacturing, energy storage, grid infrastructure, research and skilled talent to build a resilient clean energy ecosystem."

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