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 and three-wheeler major TVS Motor Company, part of TVS VENU, has announced its wholesale figures for October 2026.

The company registered total sales of 700,134 units in October 2026, representing a 29 percent increase compared to 543,557 units sold in October 2025.

Total two-wheeler dispatches grew by 28 percent to 670,679 units in October 2026, up from 525,150 units in the corresponding month of the previous year.

Domestic two-wheeler sales accounted for 514,764 units, marking a 22 percent rise over the 421,631 units recorded in October 2025. Electric two-wheeler volumes expanded by 120 percent YoY, reaching 71,382 units in October 2026 compared to 32,387 units sold in October 2025.

In international markets, total export dispatches grew by 51 percent to 175,350 units in October 2026, up from 115,806 units in October 2025.

Two-wheeler exports within the international segment registered a 51 per cent increase to 155,915 units compared to 103,519 units in October 2025.

Three-wheeler sales across markets rose by 60 percent to 29,455 units in October 2026 from 18,407 units in the previous year.

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Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), one of the leading two-wheeler manufacturers, has recorded total sales of 734,566 units in October 2026, marking a 13 percent YoY growth compared to 650,596 units sold in October 2025.

In the domestic market, sales came at 664,831 units, reflecting an 11 percent increase over the 598,952 units dispatched last year.

Exports for October 2026 stood at 69,735 units, representing a 35 percent rise compared to 51,644 units exported in the corresponding period of the previous year.

At present, HMSI maintains a network of over 7,000 dealer touchpoints across India.

For the cumulative April to October 2026 period of FY2027, HMSI reported total sales of 4.17 million units, up 15 percent from 3.64 million units recorded in the same period of FY2026.

Domestic year-to-date sales expanded 13 percent to 3.70 million units from 3.28 million units, while year-to-date exports grew 28 percent to 465,735 units compared to 363,161 units exported between April and October 2025.

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Ducati has presented the Monster Dark, introducing a black-liveried variant of its naked motorcycle platform. The model is scheduled to arrive at European dealerships in November 2026, with an India launch expected in 2027.

The Monster Dark features unpainted styling elements, including total-black wheels, a single-material seat, and exposed finishes across the front frame, exhaust end caps, and intake snorkel. The motorcycle utilises an 890 cc V2 engine delivering 111 hp at 9,000 rpm and 91.1 Nm of torque at 7,250 rpm, paired with an aluminium monocoque frame. The vehicle records a kerb weight of 175 kg without fuel, reflecting a 4 kg weight reduction over the previous generation model, supported by a hybrid technopolymer subframe. Suspension duties are handled by a 43 mm Showa upside-down fork and an adjustable Showa rear shock absorber, while braking performance is provided by Brembo M4.32 callipers.

Electronic systems on the Monster Dark include a 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) governing Cornering ABS, Traction Control, Wheelie Control, and Engine Brake Control across four riding modes: Sport, Road, Urban and Wet.

Instrumentation is provided by a 5-inch colour TFT display. Optional equipment includes Ducati Quick Shift, Cruise Control, Ducati Power Launch, turn-by-turn navigation, and a seat cover. The model will also be offered in an A2 licence-compliant specification in select markets.

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Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, has unveiled the Destini 110 Classique Edition at INR 76,400 (ex-showroom Delhi), introducing a festive variant with updated styling details to its family scooter range.

The special edition builds upon the Destini 110 platform first launched in September 2025. The scooter is offered in two dual-tone colour schemes, comprising Matt Goldfish Silver with Light Industrial Grey and Matt Aries Brown. Design additions include contrast stripe detailing on the handle cover and side panels, colour-coordinated inner panels, mirrors and seating, a 3D Classique Edition badge and branded rim tape.

Mechanically, the scooter retains the 110cc engine paired with Hero MotoCorp's i3S stop-start system, 12-inch front and rear wheels and a 100/80-12 rear tyre. Functional specifications include a 785 mm seat, 19 litres of under-seat storage, a front glove box with a mobile charging port, a boot lamp, a digital-analogue instrument cluster and LED lighting elements. The model is available across Hero MotoCorp dealerships nationwide.

Ashutosh Varma, Chief Business Officer – India Business Unit, Hero MotoCorp, said, "The Destini 110 has been developed around the everyday needs of family scooter customers - with comfort, convenience and fuel efficiency at its core. As customer preferences continue to evolve, the Classique Edition brings a fresh design expression to the Destini 110 portfolio through new dual-tone colours and distinctive detailing, while retaining the practical attributes central to its proposition. This addition allows us to build on the model’s established strengths while further strengthening the Destini brand."

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