Aishwarya Pissay has added one more World Championship medal to her kitty by securing third place in the 2024 FIM Bajas World Cup. With this victory, she has become the first and only Indian to win three World Championship medals in Motorsport.

The championship's eighth and final event, the challenging Dubai International Baja, took place on Sunday, marking the end of the season. The Bengaluru rider, who competed in the 450 cc and Ladies' classes, encountered technical difficulties, including problems with her navigation system in the last round, which prevented her from making it to the final classification. Notwithstanding these disappointments, she was able to solidify her position as a trailblazer in Indian motorsport by earning enough points from previous events to clinch the second runner-up spot on the Bajas World Cup standings.

With her victory in the 2019 Bajas World Cup, Pissay became the first Indian to win a World Championship in motorsport. She currently possesses three World Cup medals, which is a record in 2W motorsport. Together with co-sponsors IIFL, Micro Labs and Surana College, TVS Racing has helped to support her outstanding achievements.

Pissay said, “This rally was a true test of resilience. Unfortunately, technical issues with the navigation system on both days kept me out of the general classification, but every challenge brings a valuable lesson. Rally life often throws the unexpected at you, and this experience has only fuelled my determination to come back stronger. Despite the setbacks, I’m immensely proud to have secured 3rd place in the World Championship for India. This marks my third World Championship podium in the history of the sport, and I’m deeply grateful for the unwavering support of my team, fans, and everyone who continues to believe in me.”

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Suzuki Motorcycle India (SMIPL), the subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, has concluded FY2026 with total sales of 1.43 million units, which marks a 15 percent growth over 1.25 million units sold in FY2025.

This marks the highest annual sales for the company to date in the country.

In FY2026, domestic sales reached 1.17 million units, up 12 percent YoY, while exports grew by 26 percent, totalling 264,541 units. Additionally, spare parts sales generated revenue of INR 10,434 million, an 18 percent increase over the previous period.

In March 2026, Suzuki Motorcycle India recorded total sales of 128,227 units, compared to 126,164 units in March 2025. Monthly domestic sales stood at 105,397 units, while exports contributed 22,830 units. Domestic retail sales for the month rose to 108,661 units, reflecting an 11 percent growth.

During the year, the company surpassed cumulative production total of 10 million units in India. Commenced construction of a new manufacturing facility in Kharkhoda, Haryana. Launched the Suzuki e-Access, the company's first electric scooter. Introduced the Suzuki Access with ABS and the Ride Connect TFT Edition. And expanded its national reach to 1,240 outlets across all Indian states.

Deepak Mutreja, Vice-President – Sales & Marketing, Suzuki Motorcycle India, said, “FY 2025-26 has been a landmark year for Suzuki Motorcycle India, with our highest-ever sales performance reflecting sustained momentum across both domestic and export markets. This achievement is driven by the strong trust our customers place in the brand and the consistent efforts of our dealer partners and teams across the country. The encouraging performance in exports further reinforces our growing global relevance. As we move ahead, we will continue to focus on delivering products and experiences that resonate with evolving customer aspirations.”

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Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, has announced its wholesales for FY2026 with total dispatches of 6.5 million units, which marks a 10 percent growth. This includes 6.06 million units sold in the domestic market and 402,786 units exported.

In March 2026, the company dispatched 598,198 units, compared to 549,604 units in the same month of the previous year. Retail performance for the month reached 542,436 VAHAN registrations, indicating an increase of approximately 24 percent.

Growth in March was led by the 100-125cc motorcycle segment and double-digit growth in scooters. The internal combustion engine (ICE) scooter segment grew by 24 percent, supported by the expansion of the Glamour and Xtreme motorcycle ranges. Demand in rural markets improved, aided by early festive trends.

For FY2026, motorcycle sales grew from 5.47 million units to 5.84 million units, scooters from 422,692 units to 626,285 units.

Vida, the company's electric vehicle (EV) brand, recorded its highest monthly VAHAN registrations to date at 21,434 units, a MoM increase of approximately 70 percent. For the full financial year, VIDA dispatches grew by 154 percent. The brand also introduced the VX2 Plus - KKR Limited Edition as part of its partnership with the Kolkata Knight Riders.

In international markets, the global business division recorded its highest-ever dispatches. March 2026 exports rose by 16 percent to 45,693 units, contributing to a total fiscal year dispatch growth of approximately 40 percent.

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Chennai-based mid-sized motorcycle manufacturer Royal Enfield has achieved its highest annual sales to date, surpassing 1.2 million units in the financial year ending 31 March 2026. This marks the second consecutive year the company has exceeded the million-unit threshold.

The company concluded FY2026 with total sales of 1.23 million units, representing a 23 percent increase from FY2025. Domestic sales came at 1.10 million units, up 23 percent YoY, while exports came at 131,316 units, up 23 percent YoY.

Royal Enfield sold 112,334 units last month, an 11 percent rise over the same month last year.

The performance was supported by demand in domestic and international markets and a diverse motorcycle portfolio.

Going forward, Royal Enfield is expanding its manufacturing facility at Cheyyar to support future growth and maintain production efficiency. The company's international strategy includes deepening its presence in markets such as Brazil.

The upcoming financial year will involve the introduction of new platforms and product launches, including the Flying Flea C6. These initiatives coincide with the brand's 125th anniversary.

B Govindarajan, Managing Director, Eicher Motors and CEO, Royal Enfield, said, “Every year at Royal Enfield, we try to raise the bar a little higher than before, and this time was no different. We delivered our second consecutive year of over one million motorcycle sales, crossing 1.2 million units, our highest-ever annual performance. Achieving this milestone as we celebrate 125 years of Pure Motorcycling makes it even more meaningful. But in this landmark moment, we are not pausing to look back, instead we are focused on how we can continue to build motorcycles for the current and next generation of riders while remaining grounded in our ethos. This year we also achieved our best-ever festive season sales and highest-ever volumes across both domestic and international markets. Our international business continues to be a focus area and we are deepening our presence in high-potential markets such as Brazil. Equally important is the strength of our riding community, which continues to grow with our rider engagements and festivals expanding significantly across regions. We are also investing in staying ahead of the curve by expanding our manufacturing facility at Cheyyar, which will support future growth while maintaining our focus on quality and efficiency. As we move into the new financial year and continue our 125th year journey, we remain focused on the future with new product launches, new platforms and the launch of the Flying Flea C6. Our endeavour is simple: to keep growing in a way that stays true to who we are as we build a global motorcycling brand from India.”

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Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), a leading two-wheeler manufacturer in the country, has announced its wholesales for FY2026.

The company sold 549,145 units in March 2026, up 29 percent YoY, which includes 512,303 units in domestic market and 36,842 units exported.

For FY2026, wholesales came at 6.36 million units, up 9 percent YoY, which includes 5.74 million units in domestic market and 620,229 units exported.

Honda Motorcycle & Scoter India stated that the year witnessed a balanced performance across domestic and export markets, supported by a strong product portfolio and a consistent focus on quality, reliability and customer satisfaction.

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