Two-wheelers drive back to the future, the electric way

Some of India’s two-wheeler makers are revisiting the past. Encouraged by the electric-powered rebirth of the Bajaj Chetak – which has been a runaway success – and a thriving domestic electric two-wheeler market, two more iconic 70s brands are electrifying their yesteryear favourites. Kinetic is looking to address the needs of ‘Bharat’ (rural and semi-rural … Read more

CEAT forays into steel radial tyres for two-wheelers

Tyre maker CEAT Ltd is foraying into steel radial tyres for two-wheelers with an aim to enhance its leadership position in the overall two-wheeler tyre segment and also to help premiumise the brand. The company, which on Friday launched its new premium range of two-wheeler steel radial tyres, is targetting both aftermarket and original equipment … Read more

Efforts to boost localisation adding on to revenue of component firms

India’s love for larger, feature-rich vehicles, coupled with efforts being undertaken by stakeholders to deepen localisation, is turning into a boon for local autos parts makers with component sales in the country surging to a whopping $ 36.1 billion in the first six months of the current financial year. An increase in value of sales … Read more

Bajaj Auto: We will build, not burn, our way into the future, says Bajaj Auto MD Rajiv Bajaj

Rajiv Bajaj, managing director of Bajaj Auto, sees the electric vehicles (EVs) business achieving profitability at a relatively lower volume threshold, on the back of pricing power, a cost competitive structure and strength of the brand. The two-wheeler manufacturer entered the fast-growing market with an electric scooter in January 2020, and followed it up with … Read more