Greaves Cotton Limited showcased its wide-ranging mobility solutions at the Auto Expo 2025 – The Motor Show in New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam. The company unveiled a variety of ‘Made in India’ products across electric two- wheeler and three-wheelers, which included concept vehicles, charging solutions, engines, powertrain systems and retail aftermarket accessories.

The showcase at the expo included a series of exciting developments such as its e-motorcycle concept Xyber and Xpress, a solution tailored for the fast-growing quick commerce and delivery segment. Also featured was Xargo a high-speed electric three-wheeler designed for multiple applications in the expanding e-commerce ecosystem.

A fast-charging wall-mounted system was presented, designed for user convenience and efficiency, while Greaves introduced new variants of its best-selling two-wheelers, Nexus and Magnus. The Nexus Exec is an ultra-luxury, high-performance family electric scooter featuring a 5 kW motor, a top speed of 93 km/h and a 3.5-hour charging time. The Nexus S Tourismo is a premium race-edition, high-performance family electric scooter and the Magnus Neo was the upgraded version that set a national record with its Bengaluru-Delhi journey of over 2,300 km.

Greaves also presented new solutions for the automotive sector including a hydrogen-powered engine concept, a CNG engine and a Euro V+ compliant engine for the European market. The company displayed a variety of retail aftermarket accessories such as motors, rear axle assemblies and a high-performance lithium-ion battery designed for data centres and banks. Additionally, advanced motion control systems from Excel Controlinkage were part of the showcase.

Through its electric mobility business, Greaves Electric Mobility and its Ampere brand, the company has been re-imagining last-mile mobility in India. Its vehicles have collectively travelled 3.8 billion electric kilometres, saving 1.5 lakh tonnes of CO2 emissions—an environmental impact equivalent to planting 5.9 million trees.

Commenting on the company’s innovative solutions displayed at the expo, Greaves Cotton Non-Executive Vice Chairman Nagesh Basavanhalli said, “Greaves Cotton continues to leverage its engineering expertise to build a complete and agile mobility ecosystem that maximises synergies across its various businesses, in line with our objective to lead India’s transition to a more sustainable and inclusive economy. The products showcased today blend technology, sophisticated engineering, and intelligent design applications across versatile segments, and are inspired by deep consumer insights. These innovations have been proudly conceptualised and created in India, with the aim of positively impacting a billion lives and empowering them through smart, sustainable, and accessible solutions."

Remarking on Greaves Electric Mobility’s display at the expo, Chief Executive Officer K. Vijaya Kumar said, “We are thrilled to unveil our concepts and offerings designed to cater to a diverse range of consumers and applications. This approach aligns with our goal to democratise sustainable mobility in India and empower people and livelihoods through our expertise in automotive technology, showcased through our leading brands, Ampere, Greaves 3 Wheelers, and more. By leveraging our 165-year-old Greaves legacy in engineering, we have sought to provide category-leading options that merge the best of aesthetics, functionality, and performance. As electric mobility gains greater adoption in India, we remain committed to delivering the best in electric two- and three-wheeler passenger and cargo mobility. Our solutions are not only viable but also superior alternatives to traditional ICE vehicles.”

Elaborating on these developments, Greaves Cotton Managing Director Dr. Arup Basu said, “Staying true to our purpose of empowering prime-over solutions, we are proud to introduce our new alternate fuel engines, e-powertrains, and other advanced engineering solutions. By leveraging synergies across our diverse and time-tested capabilities, we aim to drive innovation and build a future-ready product portfolio. Our focus extends beyond product development to delivering value across the entire product lifecycle, ensuring efficiency and reliability at every stage. With a strategic emphasis on hydrogen energy and other clean technologies, we remain committed to shaping the future of mobility through sustainable and scalable solutions.”

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Chennai-headquartered two-wheeler major Royal Enfield has reported a 30 percent growth in its wholesales for December 2025.

The company sold 93,177 motorcycles in the domestic market last month, as compared to 67,891 units sold a year ago.

For YTD FY2026, the sales came at 821,908, up 26 percent YoY, as against 652,856 units for the same period last year.

B Govindarajan, Managing Director, Eicher Motors and CEO, Royal Enfield, said, “December closes out a truly defining year for Royal Enfield. It’s been a year of strong growth, record performance and most importantly, deeper connections with our riding community. Our new launches during the year have been received with great enthusiasm and the continued demand for our existing motorcycles further reinforces the trust riders place in us. As we move into the new year, we are confident of sustaining the growth momentum and taking our Pure Motorcycling philosophy further.”

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Mumbai-based electric two-wheeler maker Odysse Electric Vehicles has announced its sales performance for December 2025. The company reported sales of 990 units, up 133 percent YoY, as compared to 425 units last year.

In CY2025, the company sold 5,255 EVs across India. The EV maker attributed the sales performance to its retail footprint and the availability of financing schemes and aftersales support.

At present, the company has a distribution network covering 300 PIN codes across India. The sales volume was supported by the availability of models including the Racer Neo, Snap, HyFy and the Odysse SUN.

Nemin Vora, Founder and CEO, Odysse Electric Vehicles, said, “Our December performance reflects steady demand for Odysse Electric’s product portfolio across markets. Continued network expansion, improved customer engagement, and a strong focus on product reliability have supported this momentum. As we enter the new year, we remain focused on strengthening our ecosystem and contributing meaningfully to India’s clean mobility transition.”

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TVS Motor Company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Manba Finance to provide retail financing for its commercial mobility range. The agreement aims to improve vehicle affordability for customers across India.

As part of the understanding, Manba Finance will offer monthly instalment plans for the full range of TVS commercial vehicles, including passenger and cargo three-wheelers. The partnership covers both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) models.

The collaboration is intended to expand TVS's presence in rural and semi-urban markets by reducing turnaround times for credit approvals. Provide low down payment options and reduced monthly outflows. Assisting last-mile entrepreneurs and fleet operators in vehicle acquisition.

Rajat Gupta, Business Head – Commercial Mobility, TVS Motor Company, said, “At TVS Motor Company, our focus is on building a comprehensive commercial mobility ecosystem that empowers customers to grow sustainably. This partnership with Manba Finance Limited strengthens our ability to offer accessible and competitive financing solutions across our ICE and EV three-wheeler portfolio. By improving affordability, reducing turnaround time, and expanding reach into rural markets, we aim to support entrepreneurs and fleet operators in enhancing their earning potential and business scalability.”

Manish Shah, Managing Director, Manba Finance, said, “This partnership with TVS Motor Company strongly aligns with our commitment to supporting a cleaner and more sustainable mobility ecosystem. It enables us to offer comprehensive and tailored financing solutions across both passenger and cargo three-wheelers. By leveraging TVS Motor’s deep industry expertise, strong distribution network, and trusted brand, we believe Manba Finance is well positioned to build meaningful scale in the three-wheeler financing segment. We see this collaboration as a key growth driver and expect it to contribute significantly to our expansion and portfolio growth in FY26 and beyond.”

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TVS Motor Company has announced the training and selection schedule for the PETRONAS TVS India One Make Championship (OMC) 2026. The selection trials are scheduled to take place between 17 January and 7 February 2026 in Bengaluru, Pune, Delhi and Kolkata, with the final rounds held at the Madras International Circuit (MIC) in Chennai.

The 2026 season marks 20 years of the TVS Apache brand. The programme is designed to train riders through structured track learning and safety protocols.

The programme is divided into categories based on age and experience:

Regional Selection Trials (Saturdays):

• 17 Jan: Bengaluru (Aruani Grid)
• 24 Jan: Pune (Pune Kartdrome)
• 31 Jan: Delhi (Formula Karting, Noida)
• 07 Feb: Kolkata (Eco Park)

Final Selection (Chennai, May 2026):

• 15 May: Young Media Training
• 16 May: Women’s Training
• 17 May: Rookie & RR310 Selection

Eligibility Requirements:

• Women’s Category: Under 40 years of age.
• Rookie Category: 15 to 21 years of age with FMSCI Level 1 certification.
• RR310 Category: Under 30 years of age with a podium finish in national or one-make championships.

Participants compete on race-tuned motorcycles, including the TVS Apache RTR 200 and the RR 310. Safety equipment provided includes Alpinestars airbag jackets, FIM-certified helmets, and racing suits.

The championship includes the TVS Women’s OMC, which has trained over 500 riders since 2016, and the TVS Rookie OMC, an entry-level platform for young racers.

Vimal Sumbly, Head Business – Premium, TVS Motor Company, said, “For TVS Racing, the One Make Championship has always been about building racers, not just organising races. This platform has helped identify, train and race-prepare talent through structured on-track learning, professional racing standards and a strong safety culture. As TVS Apache marks 20 years of racing-derived performance engineering, the 2026 PETRONAS TVS India One Make Championship brings our racing DNA to life by making track racing accessible, disciplined and aspirational. This is how we continue to strengthen India’s motorsports ecosystem for the next generation of racers.”

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