India auto market posts record July sales, EV demand rises

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1. 2 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 5 sources

   Hero MotoCorp launches Vida VX2 Go FB electric scooter in India

   Hero MotoCorp launched the Vida VX2 Go FB electric scooter in India, priced at Rs 1.13 lakh, with a fixed 3.1 kWh battery, 128 km range and fast charging, while keeping existing performance and features.

2. 3 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 14 sources

   India July 2026 auto sales surge; Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra, Kia post records

   India’s July 2026 auto market jumped 33 % to ~470 k units; Maruti Suzuki sold 2.41 L (record), Mahindra 1.04 L, Kia 28.2 k, Hyundai 75.4 k, JSW MG 8.2 k (80% EV) and Tata 63.8 k (59% YoY).

3. 10 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   India automotive sector posts strong July sales, battery demand rise

   India's auto retail sales jumped 28.6% YoY in July, while advanced battery demand is forecast to grow 39% CAGR through 2030, backed by strong government incentives.

4. 12 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Hybrid work drives new car‑ownership patterns in India

   India's rise in hybrid work cuts daily commutes, prompting households to reassess car ownership costs and use vehicles selectively for errands, meetings and occasional travel.

5. 16 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   India's June 2026 Vehicle Sales Surge Across Scooters, Motorcycles and Toyota Models

   India’s June 2026 vehicle sales jumped, with scooters up 38 % (electric models surging), motorcycles up 9 %, and Toyota sales rising 7.5 % to 28,441 units.

6. 17 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Mahindra's Chakan Plant Rolls Out 3‑Millionth Vehicle

   Mahindra's Chakan plant in India produced its three‑millionth vehicle, the BE 6 electric SUV, highlighting rapid production gains, advanced Industry 4.0 automation and green manufacturing.

7. 19 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 6 sources

   Hero Karizma XMR 250 and KTM 250 Duke Motorbike Launches in India

   Hero MotoCorp readies its 250 cc Karizma XMR sport bike for India, while KTM releases the updated 250 Duke 2026, both aiming at the premium motorcycle segment.

8. 22 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   India's Mahindra and Tata report strong June 2026 vehicle sales

   Mahindra sold 60,393 vehicles in June 2026, up 66 % YoY, while Tata posted 62,076 units, up 67 %, with Punch and Scorpio leading sales in India.

9. 23 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 9 sources

   Hero MotoCorp launches Vida VX2 Plus 4.4 kWh electric scooter in India

   Hero MotoCorp unveiled the VIDA VX2 Plus 4.4 kWh scooter in India, pricing it at ₹1.44 L and offering a 187 km range, 90 km/h top speed, removable batteries, fast charging and a BaaS option.

10. 24 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    India auto sector projected 22-24% Q1 FY27 growth as MINI sales surge 70%

    Crisil predicts India's auto sector revenue to climb 22‑24% YoY in Q1 FY27, while MINI India posts a 70% sales rise in H1 2026, delivering 504 cars, led by the Countryman.

11. 25 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Yamaha launches premium Aerox‑E electric scooter in India

    Yamaha rolled out two electric scooters in India – the EC‑06 at US$1,860 with 169 km range, and the premium Aerox‑E at about US$2 950 offering 117 km range, removable batteries and performance modes.

12. 27 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    India's Alternative‑Fuel Cars Reach Record 40% Share of June Passenger Vehicle Sales

    Alternative‑fuel cars (CNG, hybrids, EVs) made up 40.4% of India's June 2026 passenger‑car sales, led by CNG at 24.3%, as high fuel prices drove consumers toward cheaper‑run models.

13. 27 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Oben Electric begins Rorr Evo deliveries in Bengaluru, 25k bookings

    Oben Electric began delivering its Rorr Evo electric motorcycle in Bengaluru after 25,000 bookings; the ₹1.25 lakh bike offers 180 km range and will roll out to 150 showrooms in 90 Indian cities.

14. 29 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 10 sources

    India auto retail sales rise 21.8% YoY to record 2.56 million units in June

    India’s auto retail sales hit a record 2.56 million units in June 2026, up 21.8% YoY; passenger vehicles rose 28.6%, two‑wheelers 21.2%, and alternative‑fuel share crossed 40%.

15. 29 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Yamaha to launch YZF‑R2 sportbike in India on August 27

    Yamaha will launch the 200 cc YZF‑R2 sportbike in India on 27 August 2026, priced around INR 2.1‑2.3 lakh, with advanced tech and export plans.

16. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Suzuki reports strong June 2026 sales in India across cars and two-wheelers

    Suzuki's June 2026 Indian sales jumped, with the WagonR selling 16,952 units (+31% YoY) and two‑wheelers reaching 115,030 units (+21% YoY), keeping Suzuki among the top domestic brands.

17. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources

    Revolt Motors launches RVX electric bike in India at ₹1.24 lakh

    Revolt Motors launched the RVX electric bike in India on 2 July 2026, priced at ₹1.24 lakh (₹94,990 in Delhi after incentives). It offers a 160 km range, 90 km/h top speed, 4 kW motor and 80‑minute fast charge,

18. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 9 sources

    India's auto industry sees strong demand and capacity expansion in FY27

    India’s auto sector sees resilient demand, rising EV sales and expanding capacity, highlighted by Maruti Suzuki’s new ₹35,000 crore Kharkhoda plant and production surge, alongside strong outputs from JSW MG, OH

19. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Mahindra & Mahindra reports 37% rise in June 2026 vehicle sales

    Mahindra & Mahindra sold 1,06,207 vehicles in June 2026, a 37% YoY rise, with SUV sales up 28% and exports jumping 125%.

20. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    India's EV market expands with budget Blinq RYDE launch and record two-/three-wheeler sales

    India's EV market grew in May 2026, with two‑wheelers hitting 170,733 units (+62.8% YoY) and three‑wheelers 71,867 units (+8.6% YoY). The affordable Blinq RYDE hatchback launched at ₹4.5‑5 lakh, targeting urban

21. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    India's May 2026 Two-Wheeler Sales Show Growth for Suzuki and Hero MotoCorp

    In May 2026 India’s two-wheeler market grew, with Suzuki selling 98,004 units (Access scooter 71% of sales) and Hero MotoCorp posting 5.36 lakh units, a 10% YoY rise and strong gains for Glamour and electric‑s.

22. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Yamaha India posts 58% year‑on‑year sales rise in May 2026

    Yamaha India sold 72,821 two‑wheelers in May 2026, a 58% YoY rise, driven by the RayZR’s 21,403 units and strong growth across R15, MT‑15, Fascino and the new XSR range.

23. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    India auto sales reach record high in May 2026

    India’s auto market set a May 2026 record, with passenger‑vehicle sales up 27.3% to 438,854 units and strong growth across two‑wheelers, three‑wheelers, scooters and e‑rickshaws.

24. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    India passenger vehicle volumes forecast to rise 4.6% in FY27

    ICRA projects a 4.6% rise in India’s passenger vehicle volumes for FY27, driven by GST cuts, wedding‑season demand and new models; April wholesale rose 25% YoY and exports rose 13% sequentially.

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