In September, sales of 125cc models - that include the Hero Glamour, Splendor, Pulsar 125, Victor Star City, among others - grew by a whopping 30 per cent over the same period a year ago to 305,615 units.
These bikes are a good mixture of style, mileage, performance and affordability, says Rajesh Alva.
The S&P BSE Sensex ended up 129 points at 26,843 and the Nifty50 ended up 39 points at 8,220.
In first 9 months of FY18, scooter sales grew by 18.5%, the number may jump further as more women join workforce
Many are testing hybrid models including getting small batches to work, rotating staff every week, introducing shifts and allowing certain functions to operate from office in small numbers.
India's equity markets are on a roller-coaster ride, after delivering spectacular returns for two consecutive years - in 2020 and 2021. The benchmark National Stock Exchange's (NSE's) Nifty50 is down 1.5 per cent in the first nine months of the current calendar year 2022 (CY22) as foreign portfolio investors sold Indian stocks due to rising bond yields in the US and across global markets, including India. The sell-off in the Indian equity markets has, however, not been broad-based and largely limited to sectors facing earnings headwinds from rising interest rates, lower commodity and energy prices, and likely economic recession in advanced economies.
As a 75-year-old septuagenarian, Bajaj Auto has adapted itself as a nod to competition, regulations, and changing buyer preference. It will continue to do so, said its managing director Rajiv Bajaj at the launch of the all-new Pulsar 250. This was in response to a question on the company's preparedness for disruption by electric two-wheeler start-ups.
Five companies get more volumes from scooters than motorcycles.
Even as domestic passenger car sales declined 29.4 per cent between April and August this year, exports grew 6.5 per cent, partially cushioning the blow from slowing sales.
The 50-issue NSE Nifty too cracked the 10,200-mark and hit a low of 10,108.55 before finishing 104.75 points, or 1.02 per cent down at 10,121.80.
Now, you can own a two-wheeler for Rs 18.5 per day
The BSE Midcap index has declined 5.7% thus far in May 2018. In comparison, the S&P BSE Small-cap index has lost 5.6%
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During May, Maruti Suzuki's domestic car sales were up 2.59 per cent at 87,402 units as against 85,190 units in the same month last year.
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
The S&P BSE Sensex shed 119 points to close at 27,977 and the Nifty50 dropped 45 points to finish at 8,591.
Two-wheeler prices are likely to rise by 10-25 per cent on account of higher premiums on insurance and commodity prices, mandatory safety regulations and BS-VI emissions that kick in from April 1, 2020.
According to the data released by Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), domestic car sales in October this year stood at 1,59,036 units as compared to 1,63,199 units in the same month of 2013.
Sales of commercial vehicles rose 8.59 per cent to 56,140 units in September, SIAM said.
Corporate leaders said a stable government at the Centre will help boost infrastructure spend, address agricultural distress, and encouraging employment.
Two years after it hitched a ride with Hero MotoCorp (Hero), Harley-Davidson (Harley) and the Pawan Munjal-led firm are gearing up to ride into the middleweight (midweight) motorcycle segment (350-850cc) in the world's largest two-wheeler market.
Premiumisation, improving demand aid realisation growth at most large firms
The perfect platform to grab attention and engage with prospective customers, the 2016 Auto Expo will see over 100 exhibitors displaying some very interesting products. However, our eyes at MotorBeam are keen on some highly awaited launches that will be redefining products for their respective manufacturers.
'After multiple days of losses, any relief rally is welcome. However, the trend hasn't changed.'
The new TVS Apache RTR 200 is faster than its smaller siblings and more comfortable too. The bike is a well-engineered complete package and is offered with an attractive price, says Indian automobile website MotorBeam.
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
Sales of commercial vehicles were up 11.45 per cent to 56,840 units in December 2015.
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Select companies in infra, capital goods, private banks, auto, oil & gas, and mining could be considered by investors.
With no signs of economic revival under the current political circumstances, SIAM said it expected a turnaround in the fortune of the auto industry only after a new government is formed after the general elections next year.
In the broader market, BSE Midcap and BSE Smallcap indices mirrored the gains in headline indices and rose 1% and 0.9% respectively.
Production at every automotive facility, offices of information technology firms and retail establishments in the state remained shut on Tuesday as a mark of respect to the late chief minister.
These commuter bikes, or Aam Aadmi bikes as they are called because of their affordable pricing, were all the rage in 2014.
For India Inc, latest GDP figures signal a turnaround.
The 30-share Sensex ended higher by 30 points.
Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Mahindra failed to register significant growth.
During April, Maruti Suzuki India's domestic car sales were up 2.72 per cent at 86,481 units, as against 84,188 units in the same month last year.
The list includes Gautam Adani's brother Vinod Adani among others.
Markets surged in late trades to snap five-day losing streak led by bank shares.
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