Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Ltd. (SMIPL), a subsidiary of Japan’s Suzuki Motor Corporation, has announced a new strategic partnership with Jana Small Finance Bank (JSFB), a rapidly growing institution in vehicle financing. This collaboration is designed to significantly improve customer access to financing for Suzuki's range of scooters and motorcycles across both urban and rural Indian markets.

By uniting SMIPL's widespread dealer network with JSFB's strong national presence, the alliance aims to make ownership more attainable. A key benefit for customers will be access to highly competitive financial products, which include attractive interest rates and expedited loan approvals that require minimal documentation. The partnership also promises to deliver flexibility through tailored repayment plans structured to suit a wide variety of individual financial situations.

Further enhancing the experience, JSFB will provide digital application platforms, continuous operational support, and the convenience of pre-approved loan offers. This comprehensive approach is intended to create a seamless, efficient and entirely transparent financing journey for every customer, from initial inquiry to final payment. The memorandum of understanding was formally executed by senior leadership from both organisations.

Deepak Mutreja, Vice-President, Sales & Marketing, Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Ltd., said, “Customer convenience remains at the heart of everything we do at Suzuki Motorcycle India. Our association with Jana Small Finance Bank will expand financing options and bring added flexibility for two-wheeler customers across India. Through this partnership, we will also be able to deepen our presence in newer markets and benefit from JSFB’s vast network, particularly in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, allowing more customers to experience the joy of owning their favourite Suzuki two-wheeler.”

Pradeep Rebello, Business Head – Vehicle Loans, Jana Small Finance Bank, said, “At Jana Bank, we are committed to making financial inclusion a reality for millions. Our distribution with 809 branches, 4.6 million customers spread across 25 states coupled with this important partnership with Suzuki Motorcycle India allows us to serve our customers better by providing affordable and seamless financing for two-wheelers. With our digital-first processes, we ensure that every customer enjoys convenience, speed and trust in their loan journey. Our ability to support Suzuki’s expansive customer base demonstrates the power of our nationwide presence and dedication to delivering modern, inclusive banking solutions for all Indians.”

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Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, celebrated the festive period by recording nearly 1 million two-wheeler retail sales, with 994,690 unit registrations reported on VAHAN in October 2025. The company also achieved its second successive month of over 600,000 wholesales, with 635,808 units dispatched.

The positive performance reflects sustained festive momentum and customer confidence, supported by GST benefits.

The growth was led by demand for models including the Splendor, Xpulse, GlamourX, and the entire scooter range featuring the Destini, Xoom and Pleasure.

On the other hand, VIDA, powered by Hero, recorded approximately 16,000 VAHAN registrations in October 2025, marking a 117 percent YoY growth.

For October, Hero MotoCorp’s Global Business continued its upward trajectory sales reached 30,979 units, marking a 42.8 percent growth over the same month last year.

In H1 FY2026, the company reported a 54 percent YoY growth in the first half of the year, delivering 175,997 units and gaining a 1.4 percent global market share.

During October, the company successfully entered the European markets – Italy, Spain, the UK and France – with Euro 5+ compliant models, led by the Hunk 440 and Xpulse 200. Hero MotoCorp now has a presence across 52 countries.

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Pune-based two-wheeler and three-wheeler major Bajaj Auto has reported an 8 percent YoY increase in its total wholesales for October, selling 518,170 units compared to 479,707 units last year. The strong growth was primarily fuelled by export performance in both the two-wheeler and commercial vehicle segments.

Last month, the company sold 266,470 two-wheelers in the domestic market, up 4 percent YoY, while exports grew 11 percent YoY at 175,846 units, taking the total sales to 442,316 units, as compared to 414,372 units last year.

The three-wheeler sales, on the other hand, grew by 16 percent YoY to 75,854 units, compared to 65,535 units last year. Interestingly, while domestic sales saw a marginal decline to 47,678 units, exports grew by 62 percent YoY to 28,176 units.

For the April-October 2025 period, the total wholesales grew by 4 percent YoY to 2.92 million units, as compared to 2.80 million units last year. This includes 2.46 million two-wheeler sales, up 3 percent YoY, while three-wheeler sales grew by 14 percent YoY to 463,433 units.

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Chennai-headquartered mid-sized motorcycle major Royal Enfield has reported its wholesales for October with 124,951 units sold, up 13 percent, which includes 8,107 units exported.

The company also witnessed its highest-ever festive sales, with over 249,000 motorcycles sold during September and October, marking a 26 percent growth YoY.

B Govindarajan, Managing Director, Eicher Motors and Chief Executive Officer, Royal Enfield, said, “This festive period has been truly special for all of us at Royal Enfield, as the festive spirit translated into an overwhelming response from customers across the country. With over 249,000 motorcycles sold during the festive months of September and October, our best-ever festive performance, we have achieved a milestone that speaks volumes about our momentum and the unwavering love riders have for the brand. From refreshed favourites like the Hunter 350 and Meteor 350 to timeless icons like the Bullet and Classic, our motorcycles continue to inspire and bring riders closer to the joy of motorcycling. As we are now gearing up to showcase some of our exciting new motorcycles at EICMA and celebrate the spirit of riding with our community at Motoverse, it is going to be truly a special time for us.”

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Suzuki Motorcycle India, a leading manufacturer of scooters and motorcycles, has recorded its highest monthly wholesales to date, with a total of 129,261 units sold in October 2025.

This marks an 8 percent YoY growth compared to the 120,055 units sold in October 2024. The sales includes 103,454 units in the domestic market and 25,807 units exported. Alongside dispatches, the company claimed its retail sales reached an all-time high of 140,679 units last month.

Deepak Mutreja, Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd., said, “October 2025 marks a significant milestone in Suzuki Motorcycle India’s growth journey. Achieving our highest-ever monthly performance is a direct reflection of the trust customers place in our brand and products. The record domestic retail sales of more than 140,000 units demonstrate robust demand during the festive period. We deeply appreciate the continued support of our dealer network and customers. Our focus remains on enriching the overall ownership experience while expanding our presence across the country.”

Suzuki Motorcycle India’s spare parts business also reported a healthy performance, with sales of INR 857 million in October 2025.

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