Greaves Cotton showcases electric mobility solutions at Auto Expo 2025's Motor Show
- By MT Bureau
- January 17, 2025
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.”
Hero MotoCorp Sustains Growth Momentum With 570,000 Dispatches In May 2026
- By MT Bureau
- June 02, 2026
Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, has reported total wholesale dispatches of 570,068 units for May 2026, up 12 percent YoY, as compared to 507,701 units sold last year.
Overall domestic dispatches stood at 536,784 units for the month, registering around 10 percent growth compared to May 2025. The growth, the company said, was primarily driven by double-digit volume gains across the Deluxe 125cc, premium motorcycle and scooter segments. To further consolidate its position, the company launched the all-new Super Splendor XTEC 2.0 in the 125cc category.
On the exports front, sales grew around 78 percent YoY, albeit a low-year-ago base, with dispatches rising to 33,284 units in May 2026 from 18,704 units in May 2025. This global momentum was backed by an expanding premium product portfolio and targeted market entries.
The company's domestic retail momentum remained robust, supported by 496,957 official VAHAN registrations (excluding Telangana) recorded during the month.
Furthermore, VIDA, Hero MotoCorp’s emerging electric vehicle (EV) brand, continued its rapid retail scale-up, registering 19,052 units on the VAHAN platform in May 2026, up 166 percent over the corresponding period last year.
VIDA also commenced retail operations for the Dirt.E K3 electric motorcycle in select markets, expanding its product accessibility to target younger riding demographics.
Suzuki Motorcycle India Sells 132,244 Two-Wheelers In May 2026
- By MT Bureau
- June 01, 2026
Suzuki Motorcycle India (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, has recorded its highest-ever monthly sales volume, delivering 132,244 units in May 2026, up 3 percent YoY, as compared 128,897 units sold last year.
The milestone performance was driven by an all-time high in domestic dispatches alongside steady growth in international export markets.
Suzuki Motorcycle India saw positive momentum in both the domestic market and exports. The company sold 110,028 units in the domestic market, up 2 percent YoY, while exports came at 22,216 units, up 5 percent YoY.
In addition to whole vehicle distributions, the manufacturer's spare parts division recorded financial gains. Spare parts sales generated revenue of INR 953.60 million in May 2026, marking a 14 percent growth rate over the prior year's corresponding month.
The volume growth highlights the impact of rising customer demand and SMIPL's expanded market outreach. Moving into the next phase of the fiscal year, the company plans to focus on brand activations and targeted engagement initiatives to maintain momentum.
Deepak Mutreja, Vice-President of Sales & Marketing, Suzuki Motorcycle India, said, “SMIPL’s strong performance in May 2026, marked by the highest-ever monthly sales, reflects the positive response to our products and services in the market. The domestic growth highlights the impact of a customer-centric approach and sustained engagement efforts in building deeper connections. Going forward, the focus remains on further enriching customer experiences through impactful engagement initiatives and brand activations.”
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Reports 518,777 Units Wholesales For May
- By MT Bureau
- June 01, 2026
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), one of the leading two-wheeler manufacturers, has reported total sales of 518,777 units for May 2026, marking a 12 percent YoY growth compared to the 465,109 units sold for the same month last year.
The sales include 459,611 units in the domestic market, up 10 percent YoY, while exports came at 59,166 units, up 24 percent YoY.
The company's performance indicates steady demand across the automotive two-wheeler market, supported by a product portfolio and a retail network of over 7,000 corporate touchpoints nationwide.
Royal Enfield Clocks 15% Sales Growth In May 2026
- By MT Bureau
- June 01, 2026
Chennai-based mid-sized motorcycle manufacturer Royal Enfield has its wholesales 103,231 motorcycles for May 2026, which marks a 15 percent YoY growth compared to the 89,428 motorcycles sold last year.
Interestingly, while domestic sales experienced a strong double-digit growth, international export volumes faced a downward correction during the month.
The company sold 94,115 motorcycles in the domestic market, up 24 percent YoY, while exports declined by 33 percent to 9,116 units.
Royal Enfield is also gearing up to further scale up its production with plans to acquire a land parcel in Tada, Andhra Pradesh, for a new greenfield manufacturing facility. The planned investment of approximately INR 25 billion is to be deployed in a phased manner to augment long-term production capacity.
The OEM also officially expanded its 650cc mid-size motorcycle portfolio by launching the Bullet 650 across India, Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA) and the Australia-New Zealand (ANZ) regions.
B Govindarajan, Managing Director, Eicher Motors and CEO, Royal Enfield, said, “We are carrying our momentum in FY27 with continued growth in Q1, despite the prevailing macro-headwinds. This month was exciting for us, as we strengthened our product portfolio with the Bullet 650. The Bullet is the world’s longest-running motorcycle in continuous production and has garnered the love of riders across generations. The all-new Bullet 650 carries that legacy forward authentically, retaining the soul and unmistakable design philosophy of the Bullet. Another significant business milestone in May was the announcement of our plans for a new manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh to support our long-term projected growth. We also continued to deepen our presence in international markets and engage our riding communities through initiatives like the biggest-ever Himalayan Odyssey and the sixth edition of the Continental GT Cup.”

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