Supercross India Pvt Ltd (SXI), under the aegis of the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI), today, officially announced the handing over of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the exclusive commercial rights to launch the Supercross racing league. The league is titled Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL). The MoU was handed over by Gautam Shantappa, Vice President and Sujith Kumar, Chairman of Supercross Racing Commission of the FMSCI, to the promoters of the league in a press conference held in Pune, India today.

Supercross (SX) is a motorcycle racing sport involving specialised high performance off-road motorcycles, with steep jumps and obstacles held on dirt tracks, while FMSCI is the governing body of motorsports in India, recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.

According to Supercross India, the team’s vision is to have a world-class Supercross sporting league in India, with participation from national and international racers. The team has entered into an exclusive agreement with FMSCI for a brand based SX league in India and has all the backing of the apex body for a pan-India league, with races held across major cities in India. Supercross claims that the main aim is to encourage participation from international and Indian riders, including women riders, and fostering their participation in the near future. The league will look at the development of the sport at a grassroot level, and will endeavor to bring India to the global forefront of motorsports.

Speaking on the occasion, Shantappa said, “The federation fully backs the SXI team and firmly believes that they would take the sport forward and elevate it to a new level. As the Vice President, I am confident that SXI and the FMSCI will work as a team and would make the league a huge success.”

Kumar further added, “I believe that with younger organisers coming into the sport, the future looks bright. I would like to state that it’s a matter of great happiness to see X-Racers coming back to the sport, playing different roles. I am proud to say that we, in India, have the first franchise-based supercross league in the world.”

Sharing his views on the league, Eeshan Lokhande, Director, Supercross India, said, “We are really excited to host the league, and we thank the entire team at the FMSCI for all the support. The league will pave the way for huge development in motorsports, and especially Supercross in India. We are confident that the league will present a major sporting spectacle in India, entertaining the Indian audience. We plan to put India on the Supercross map of the world, with the vision that Indian riders be on the podium of the global Supercross races in the future.”

Lokhande further threw light on his and his team’s journey in the domain of motorsports. He cited, “We three (Lokhande; Veer Patel, Director, Supercross India; and Aashwin Lokhande, Co-founder and Director, Supercross India) go a long way back. As kids, we started racing with a passion, which turned into winning championships and proving people wrong down the journey. We want to transform Supercross.”

“Covid-19 proved to be a bit on the positive side for us when we approached the federation, and had all their support,” Lokhande further averred, “The Indian Supercross Racing League will set a new benchmark. The league also envisions to open doors for a lot of international participation. While doing that, we will never forget our own talent here.”

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Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, has recorded its highest YoY dispatch performance for February, with 558,216 units sold. This represents a 44 percent increase compared to the 388,068 units dispatched during the same month in 2025.

The company also reported an 18 percent increase in VAHAN registrations, totalling 458,346 units for the month.

Hero MotoCorp attributed the growth to the 100cc–125cc motorcycle segment and the scooter category, specifically the Xoom and Destini models.

VIDA, the electric mobility arm of Hero MotoCorp, recorded a threefold increase in market share compared to February 2025. Registrations for VIDA reached 12,514 units, reflecting a shift in consumer adoption of electric vehicles in the company's markets.

The international business division saw dispatches rise from 30,772 units to 41,248 units. This double-digit growth in global markets was attributed to demand for the company’s portfolio of premium motorcycles.

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TVS Motor Company (TVSM), one of the leading two-wheeler and three-wheeler manufacturers, has recorded monthly sales of 529,308 units for February 2026, up 31 percent YoY, as compared to the 403,976 units sold last year.

The company’s international business achieved its highest sales to date, with total exports reaching 158,000 units during the month.

Total two-wheeler sales rose by 30 percent, increasing from 391,889 units in the previous year to 507,862 units. Within this segment, domestic sales grew by 32 percent, reaching 365,471 units.

In February 2026, the company sold 241,282 motorcycles, up 25 percent YoY, 219,895 scooters, up 34 percent YoY, while three-wheeler sales grew by 77 percent YoY to 21,446 units.

The electric vehicle (EV) segment recorded a 60 percent growth rate, with sales rising from 24,017 units in February 2025 to 38,386 units in February 2026.

Total exports for the company registered a 27 percent increase, moving from 124,993 units to 158,268 units. Two-wheeler exports specifically saw a 23 percent rise, reaching 142,391 units.

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Hero MotoCorp, in collaboration with the Haryana Police and the Raahgiri Foundation, organised a women’s night rally titled #SheRidesForSafety. The event featured 150 women riders who completed a 9-kilometre route through the streets of Gurugram during late evening hours to promote road safety and inclusivity.

The rally was flagged off by Dr Arpit Jain, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Dr Rajesh Mohan, Deputy Commissioner of Traffic Police and Sanjay Bhan, Vice-President at Hero MotoCorp. During the event, fourteen women traffic police officers were honoured for their contributions to safe mobility.

The rally is a component of ‘Ride Safe India’, a three-month campaign launched in January 2026. The programme is based on the 4Es of road safety – Education, Engineering, Enforcement, and Emergency Care – as defined by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH).

The campaign includes training sessions, awareness drives and school activations designed to establish safe riding as a social responsibility. By focusing on women at the centre of the narrative, the initiative aims to address safety and behavioural change across urban communities.

Latika Taneja, Head of Corporate Communications, Corporate Affairs & CSR, Hero MotoCorp, said, “As the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, with millions riding Hero MotoCorp’s vehicles every day, road safety is not simply a priority, it is a responsibility that defines us. Through our Ride Safe India campaign, we are working to shape a culture of safety by driving sustained behaviour change across communities. Today’s women’s rally reaffirms our belief that safe mobility is fundamental to true empowerment because when women move freely and safely, societies move forward with them.”

Dr Arpit Jain, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Headquarters, Gurugram Police, stated, “Initiatives like the Ride Safe India go far beyond road safety awareness, they send a decisive message that our roads belong to every citizen, at every hour. We are proud to stand alongside Hero MotoCorp in creating a safer, more inclusive public space. As a department, we remain committed to partnering with organizations that translate intent into visible, on-ground impact.”

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Japanese two-wheeler maker Suzuki Motorcycle India (SMIPL) has inaugurated Himalayan Suzuki in Gangtok, marking the company’s first retail entry into the state of Sikkim. With this opening, the subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation now maintains a presence across every state in India.

The facility, located at Lower Sichey, operates as a ‘3S’ outlet, providing sales, service and spare parts. The expansion into the North-East is intended to address demand for vehicles capable of operating in terrain characterised by inclines and varied road conditions.

Himalayan Suzuki retails the company’s full domestic portfolio. The service wing is equipped with tools for maintenance and is staffed by professionals trained to manage the manufacturer's technical requirements.

The company’s product portfolio includes Access, Avenis, Burgman Street, and the electric e-ACCESS scooters. The GIXXER, GIXXER SF, GIXXER 250, GIXXER SF 250 and the V-STROM SX in the motorcycle segment.

Deepak Mutreja, Vice-President, Sales & Marketing, Suzuki Motorcycle India, said, “Sikkim is an important market for us in the North-East. The state’s unique terrain calls for two-wheelers that offer consistent performance and reliability across inclines and varied road conditions. Suzuki’s portfolio has been well accepted in such environments. With the inauguration of Himalayan Suzuki in Gangtok, customers will now have easier access to our complete range of scooters & motorcycles and after-sales support. We sincerely thank our dealer partner, Himalayan Suzuki, for their collaboration in making this possible. With this addition, SMIPL is now present across all states of India.”

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