Suzuki Motorcycle India (SMIPL) has announced a partnership with Greaves Finance, operating under the brand ev.fin, to provide financial solutions for the Suzuki e-Access electric scooter. The collaboration introduces buy-back upgrade assurances and retail finance options intended to lower the barriers to electric vehicle ownership.

The partnership combines SMIPL’s dealership network with the digital financial platform of ev.fin. The primary objective of the association is to provide customers with predictable resale values and credit support at the point of purchase.

To address concerns regarding the resale value of electric two-wheelers, SMIPL and ev.fin have introduced a structured buy-back programme. Customers can select from two primary plans: a 36-month term offering up to 60 percent of the ex-showroom value, or a 48-month term offering up to 50 percent of the effective ex-showroom price. This programme is designed to provide a guaranteed value for users looking to upgrade their vehicles in the future.

The ev.fin platform offers retail finance solutions including loans for up to 100 percent of the vehicle cost. Interest rates for the Suzuki e-Access start from 5.99 percent, with monthly instalments beginning at INR 3,999. The loan process is managed through a digital journey aimed at reducing processing times and offering customisable plans, such as low-down payment options.

Deepak Mutreja, Vice-President, Sales & Marketing, Suzuki Motorcycle India, said, “At Suzuki Motorcycle India, we continually look for ways to make the ownership journey easier and more reassuring for our customers. Through our association with Greaves Finance, we are introducing added value at both the purchase and resale stages of the Suzuki e-Access. With the assured buyback upgrade and tailored finance options, we bring more trust and peace of mind to EV ownership, while enhancing customer accessibility to electric two-wheelers.”

P B Sunil Kumar, Executive Director & CEO, Greaves Finance, said, “We are delighted to partner with Suzuki Motorcycle India to accelerate the transition to electric mobility. By offering Buyback upgrade options and customized financing through our ev.fin platform, we are eliminating the 'resale anxiety' often associated with EVs. Our goal is to provide a seamless, digital-first financial experience that makes the Suzuki e-Access an even more compelling choice for the Indian commuter.”

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Japanese two-wheeler maker Suzuki Motorcycle India (SMIPL) has inaugurated Himalayan Suzuki in Gangtok, marking the company’s first retail entry into the state of Sikkim. With this opening, the subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation now maintains a presence across every state in India.

The facility, located at Lower Sichey, operates as a ‘3S’ outlet, providing sales, service and spare parts. The expansion into the North-East is intended to address demand for vehicles capable of operating in terrain characterised by inclines and varied road conditions.

Himalayan Suzuki retails the company’s full domestic portfolio. The service wing is equipped with tools for maintenance and is staffed by professionals trained to manage the manufacturer's technical requirements.

The company’s product portfolio includes Access, Avenis, Burgman Street, and the electric e-ACCESS scooters. The GIXXER, GIXXER SF, GIXXER 250, GIXXER SF 250 and the V-STROM SX in the motorcycle segment.

Deepak Mutreja, Vice-President, Sales & Marketing, Suzuki Motorcycle India, said, “Sikkim is an important market for us in the North-East. The state’s unique terrain calls for two-wheelers that offer consistent performance and reliability across inclines and varied road conditions. Suzuki’s portfolio has been well accepted in such environments. With the inauguration of Himalayan Suzuki in Gangtok, customers will now have easier access to our complete range of scooters & motorcycles and after-sales support. We sincerely thank our dealer partner, Himalayan Suzuki, for their collaboration in making this possible. With this addition, SMIPL is now present across all states of India.”

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TVS Motor Company has released an official brand anthem, ‘The Apache DNA’, to commemorate 20 years of the TVS Apache motorcycle series. The track was composed by rapper and songwriter Brodha V and has been launched in six languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.

The anthem is intended to engage a global customer base that now includes over 6.5 million riders across 60 countries. By integrating the brand with music and youth culture, TVS Motor Company aims to strengthen its connection with the motorcycling community beyond technical specifications.

The TVS Apache series is built on the company's racing programme, focusing on speed, precision and control. The anthem incorporates the engine's exhaust note as a rhythmic element, bridging the gap between mechanical performance and music.

The Apache brand, with over two decades in the motorcycle market, is being sold in more than 60 countries and has over 6.5 million customers.

Vimal Sumbly, Business Head, Premium Segment, TVS Motor Company, said, “For 20 years, TVS Apache has been the living expression of our racing DNA, an attitude and legacy that has empowered 6.5 million riders globally. ‘The Apache DNA’ anthem is our tribute to every rider who embodies the philosophy of TVS Apache. As we continue to democratise racing-bred technology, we are also expanding TVS Apache's presence into music and youth culture, creating deeper connections with the communities that live and breathe the brand every single day."

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Bajaj Mobility AG, the holding company of KTM AG and part of the Pune-headquartered two-wheeler and three-wheeler major Bajaj Auto, has announced that KTM has entered into a loan agreement with an international banking consortium to refinance its debt. The total volume of the facility is EUR 550 million.

The agreement completes the refinancing measures for KTM following its restructuring. The new funds will be used to settle an existing EUR 450 million loan provided by Bajaj Auto International Holdings B.V. in May 2025.

The financing is unsecured and carries a term of five years. Interest rates for the facility have been set in the low to mid-single-digit percentage range.

Under the conditions of the agreement, KTM is subject to restrictions on dividend distributions for the duration of the five-year term. These covenants are described by the company as market-standard for such credit facilities.

The previous debt was incurred as part of a restructuring plan quota. By transitioning from a subsidiary-provided loan to a consortium-backed facility, the company has finalised its capital structure adjustments initiated last year.

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Chennai-based electric vehicle start-up Raptee.HV has started large-scale customer deliveries of its T30 electric motorcycle. The company utilises high-voltage technology (HV-Tec), a platform typically found in electric cars, for its two-wheeler products.

The T30 is priced at INR 239,000 (ex-showroom) and comes with an 8-year battery warranty and a 3-year vehicle warranty.

The e-motorcycle is engineered for torque and charging speed. It is compatible with the public charging network used by electric cars in India, allowing riders to utilise existing CCS2 charging infrastructure.

Key features of the T30 and ownership programme include:

• Charging: Support for home-charging and public fast-charging stations.
• Service: A dedicated single point of contact (SPOC) for each customer and roadside assistance.
• Validation: Recognition from the Asia Book of Records for the distance covered by a production electric motorcycle.
• Pricing: Positioned at parity with internal combustion engine (ICE) motorcycles in the same performance segment.

Chennai serves as the initial market for Raptee.HV. The company has announced plans to expand into Bengaluru in April 2026 with a showroom and service centre. By the end of 2026, the firm intends to establish operations in all South Indian state capitals and begin entry into Western India.

Dinesh Arjun, CEO & Co-Founder, Raptee.HV, said, “With the commencement of large-scale customer deliveries, we’re excited to be sharing our product to a larger audience, a product that’s been 7 years in the making. This moment is built on the trust of our earliest customers, those who believed in our vision, our technology, and our team before anyone else. We carry deep gratitude for that faith, and our commitment is to honour it not just with a motorcycle, but with a seamless ownership journey from day one. We are not only delivery-ready; we are service-ready. Every T30 customer is supported by a structured service ecosystem, a trusted Roadside Assistance partner, and a dedicated single point of contact for service, ensuring confidence and convenience at every step. For us, this milestone is more than handing over motorcycles. It is about setting a new benchmark in customer experience, where every ride begins with trust and continues with care.”

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