Greaves Cotton showcases electric mobility solutions at Auto Expo 2025's Motor Show

Greaves Cotton showcases electric mobility solutions at Auto Expo 2025's Motor Show

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.”

TVS Motor Co Reports INR 11.74 Billion Net Profit For Q1 FY2027

TVS Motor Co

Chennai-headquartered two-wheeler and three-wheeler major TVS Motor Company has reported revenue of INR 138.96 billion for Q1 FY2027, marking a 38 percent increase compared to INR 100.81 billion in the corresponding period of the previous year.

For Q1 FY2027, EBITDA reached INR 17.79 billion, up 41 percent from INR 12.60 billion, Profit After Tax grew by 51 percent to INR 11.74 billion, compared to INR 7.76 billion for the same period last year.

The company reported its overall two- and three-wheeler sales grew by 28 percent to 1.63 million units, up from 1.28 million units.

In the two-wheeler segment motorcycle sales increased by 19 percent to 740,000 units, while scooter sales grew by 36 percent to 680,000 units.

Electric two-wheeler sales grew by 86 percent to 129,940 units, bringing the total customer base past 1-million-unit milestone. Three-wheeler sales grew by 48 percent to 66,697 units.

The overall exports grew by 33 percent to 470,000 units.

Bajaj Auto Net Profit Rises 40% To INR 29.83 Billion For Q1 FY2027

Bajaj Auto

Pune-headquartered two-wheeler and three-wheeler major Bajaj Auto has announced its financial results for Q1 FY2027, with revenue from operations coming at INR 172.44 billion, marking a 37 percent YoY, as compared to INR 125.84 billion last year.

The EBITDA came at INR 35.96 billion, while Profit after Tax reached INR 29.83 billion, both rising over 40 percent YoY, as against INR 20.96 billion last year.

During Q1, total sales reached 1.43 million units, representing a 29 percent increase YoY, which includes 1.22 million two-wheelers, up 29 percent YoY and 215,699 three-wheelers, up 33 percent YoY.

Bajaj Auto stated that its domestic revenues grew 26 percent YoY, with electric vehicles accounting for approximately 30 percent of the domestic business.

On the exports front, volumes surpassed 700,000 units, generating record revenues driven by growth in Latin America and Africa.

Three-wheeler sales saw revenues grow by 25 percent YoY, supported by electric three-wheelers.

Bajaj Auto’s free cash flow additions exceeded INR 23 billion, leaving surplus funds of over INR 210 billion at the close of the quarter.

Indofast Energy, Hala Mobility To Deploy 40,000 E2Ws By March 2027

Indofast Energy - Hala Mobility

Bengaluru-based battery swapping technology company Indofast Energy and Hala Mobility have announced a partnership to deploy 40,000 electric two-wheelers by March 2027, with a target of 100,000 units by March 2028.

The collaboration has already deployed 15,000 electric two-wheelers across Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Delhi NCR and Mumbai. The partnership utilises battery-swapping infrastructure across cities, with expansion planned for Pune, Chennai and Jaipur. Indofast Energy operates a network of swap stations across 24 cities supporting vehicles.

Rajat Malhan, Chief Business Officer, Indofast Energy, said, "Our partnership with Hala Mobility demonstrates what happens when reliable energy infrastructure meets ambitious fleet deployment - rapid, scalable EV adoption that works for riders, operators, and the environment. Reaching 15,000 vehicles in under a year validates that battery swapping is the default choice for fleet operators who prioritise uptime and economics. As we scale toward 40,000 vehicles by March 2027 and 1 lakh by 2028, we are building the kind of integrated ecosystem that will define India's commercial EV transition; making swappable battery EVs the most practical and profitable choice for last-mile logistics."

Srikanth Reddy, Founder, Hala Mobility, said, "At Hala Mobility, we are committed to democratising electric mobility for India's delivery workforce. Partnering with Indofast Energy allows us to integrate our fleet with robust battery swapping infrastructure, ensuring our riders experience zero downtime and maximum daily earnings. Our rapid scale-up to 15,000 vehicles proves that the model is effective towards creating a highly efficient, sustainable, and inclusive EV ecosystem across India.”

Classic Legends Celebrates International Jawa-Yezdi Day 24th Edition

IJYD

Classic Legends, an Indian motorcycle manufacturer by the Mahindra Group the makers of Jawa, Yezdi and BSA brands, celebrated the 24th Edition of International Jawa-Yezdi Day (IJYD) on 12 July 2026.

The event, which began as an initiative among motorcycle owners, involved over 7,500 riders across 150 cities in India this year. The celebration included 40 enthusiast communities in India and participants in 11 countries, who marked the occasion through rides and gatherings. The event united owners of vintage motorcycles with riders of current Jawa and Yezdi models.

Anupam Thareja, Co-Founder, Classic Legends, said, "24-years ago, International Jawa-Yezdi Day began as a simple expression of passion among riders who wanted to celebrate the motorcycles they loved. Today, it has grown into a global tradition that transcends borders and generations. What makes IJYD truly special is that it belongs to the riders themselves. Every ride, every gathering and every shared story keeps this legacy alive. More importantly, it celebrates the friendships, communities and memories built around these motorcycles. We are honoured to be a part of movement that continues to grow stronger with every passing year."

The festivities were organised by more than 40 rider clubs, along with dealerships and enthusiast communities.