India’s urban transportation landscape is poised for a significant shift as Rapido reveals its ambitious 500-city expansion plan at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2025, which began on January 17th. The company’s participation in the expo highlights its dedication to fostering economic empowerment and improving connectivity through accessible, convenient transportation solutions.

Already operating in over 120 cities and having facilitated over 200 crore rides, Rapido’s expansion will roll out in phases, starting in February across Karnataka, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Rajasthan. This will be followed by a gradual expansion to states such as Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, addressing the diverse transportation needs of a rapidly evolving India. With INR 151.11 billion earned by its Captains since inception and facilitating 3.6 million daily rides, Rapido continues to be a major player in India’s urban mobility sector.

Co-founder Pavan Guntupalli noted, “The Bharat Mobility Expo offers an essential platform to discuss the future of transportation in India. We’re excited to share how technology can drive positive social and economic impact. Our expansion to 500 cities is a testament to our commitment to empowering individuals and creating a more connected India.”

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Suzuki Motorcycle India (SMIPL), a leading manufacturer of scooters and motorcycles, has recorded its best-ever monthly sales performance in October 2026, delivering 146,279 units across domestic and export markets. This marks a 13 percent YoY growth compared to 129,261 units in October 2025.

Domestic sales reached an all-time high of 124,559 units in October 2026, representing a 20 percent increase over 103,454 units sold in the corresponding month of the previous year.

Export volumes for the month stood at 21,720 units against 25,807 units in October 2025. Additionally, the company reported its highest-ever spare parts sales revenue of INR 1,188 million, registering a 39 percent YoY growth over INR 857 million recorded in October 2025.

During the month, Suzuki introduced a new Glass Sparkle Black and Metallic Matte Fibroin Gray colour option for the V-STROM SX and concluded the third edition of the V-STROM Expedition, covering 2,535 km from Delhi through Zanskar and Ladakh to Chandigarh with 43 owners. The company also organized the Burgman Hangout Parade across 11 cities and hosted Gixxer Pitstop events in Palakkad and Kolhapur.

Deepak Mutreja, Vice-President of Sales & Marketing, Suzuki Motorcycle India, said, "October has been an encouraging month for Suzuki Motorcycle India, with the festive season contributing to our highest-ever monthly sales. This performance reflects the strong connect that Suzuki has established with customers across India. We sincerely thank our customers for their continued trust and our dealer partners, suppliers and employees for their dedicated efforts. We remain focussed on further strengthening our relationship with customers and enhancing their overall Suzuki ownership experience."

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Pune-headquartered two-wheeler and three-wheeler major Bajaj Auto has registered total sales of 591,876 units in October 2026, marking a 14 percent YoY increase compared to 518,170 units recorded in October 2025.

Domestic dispatches for October 2026 reached 351,148 units, representing a 12 percent rise over 314,148 units in the same month of the previous year.

Export volumes grew by 18 percent to 240,728 units compared to 204,022 units in October 2025. Two-wheeler dispatches rose 13 percent to 501,194 units from 442,316 units, comprising 292,885 domestic units and 208,309 export units.

Three-wheeler dispatches expanded 20 percent to 90,682 units against 75,854 units in October 2025, driven by 58,263 domestic units and 32,419 export units.

For the cumulative April to October period of FY 2026-27, total sales reached 3.57 million units, up 22 percent from 2.92 million units in the corresponding period of FY 2025-26.

Cumulative domestic dispatches rose 8 percent to 1.82 million units, while cumulative exports grew 42 percent to 1.75 million units. Two-wheeler year-to-date volumes expanded 22 percent to 3 million units, and commercial vehicle year-to-date volumes increased 23 percent to 571,304 units.

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Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, has reported its wholesales of 734,403 units for October 2026, registering a 16 percent YoY growth compared to 635,808 units dispatched during the corresponding month of the previous year.

Motorcycle sales reached 629,800 units in October 2026, up from 570,753 units in October 2025, while scooter sales expanded to 104,603 units from 65,055 units.

In the domestic market, sales across ICE and electric vehicle segments totalled 705,084 units for the month against 604,829 units in the previous year, with retail registrations on VAHAN recorded at 589,665 units.

Domestic internal combustion engine (ICE) operations accounted for 675,017 units in October 2026, representing a 14 percent increase over 590,806 units in October 2025, supported by dispatches in the scooter and 100cc motorcycle segments.

Hero MotoCorp's electric vehicle business unit, VIDA, recorded dispatches of 30,143 units in October 2026, with VAHAN retail figures increasing 80 percent YoY. The brand's market share within the electric two-wheeler segment grew to 13.6 percent in October 2026, up from 11.1 percent in October 2025. Export dispatches for the company stood at 29,319 units in October 2026 compared to 30,979 units in the same month of the prior year.

For the year-to-date FY27 period, cumulative dispatches reached 4.27 million units, up from 3.69 million units recorded during the corresponding period of FY26. Domestic year-to-date volumes expanded to 4.05 million units from 3.48 million units, while export dispatches grew to 219,961 units from 206,976 units.

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Chennai-headquartered two-wheeler major Royal Enfield has announced its wholesales for October 2026, selling 133,442 units, marking a 7 percent YoY growth compared to 124,951 units sold in October 2025.

Domestic dispatches reached 121,527 units for the month, representing a 4 percent increase over 116,844 units in October 2025. Export sales expanded 47 percent YoY to 11,915 units compared to 8,107 units in the corresponding month of the previous year.

Driven by demand across September and October 2026, cumulative festive sales reached 267,400 units. For YTD FY 2026-27 period, total sales rose 18 percent to 842,538 units, compared to 716,854 units in FY 2025-26.

During the month, Royal Enfield opened registrations for the 125th Anniversary Edition Hypershift Classic 650, with the 125 units allocated for India selling out within 360 seconds.

The brand also expanded its Flying Flea electric mobility retail footprint to Hyderabad and Pune. Internationally, Royal Enfield launched the Classic 650 125th Anniversary Edition in the APAC region, introduced the Guerrilla Apex 450 in Malaysia, opened an exclusive store in Taiwan and partnered with the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board for a two-year riding initiative.

B. Govindarajan, Managing Director, Eicher Motors and Chief Executive Officer, Royal Enfield, said, "It has been an exceptional festive season for us at Royal Enfield. Riders across the country continue to choose our brand and motorcycles, making this our best-ever festive performance. The strong response across our portfolio - from iconic favourites like the Classic 350 to new additions like the Himalayan 440 - reflects the enduring bond we share with our riding community. As the festive season enters its final stretch, we are ramping up production to meet the growing demand. Our key international markets have also begun showing a positive growth trajectory. Furthermore, we continued expanding the Flying Flea footprint across India, extending its retail presence to two additional major urban hubs: Hyderabad and Pune. The weeks ahead will be even more exciting as we gear up to celebrate with our community at Motoverse."

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