India two-wheeler retail hits 17.90 lakh; EV share reaches 11.58%
India recorded 17.90 lakh two-wheeler retail sales in September, up 33.08% year on year, while EVs reached an 11.58% share. Here’s what the festive surge means for buyers.
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GST Council may clarify toll-concession GST; no immediate driver change
The GST Council may clarify whether highway concession payments attract GST. The reported proposal could affect NHAI asset deals, but it does not change tolls for drivers today.
Saudi Aramco deepens Asia crude discount by $3: India fuel impact
Saudi Aramco has deepened its November Arab Light discount for Asian buyers by $3 a barrel. Indian petrol and diesel prices will not automatically fall; OMCs still set retail rates.
Euler Motors says electric cargo share nears 25%; fleet checks
Euler Motors said its electric four-wheeler cargo share neared 25% on 5 Oct 2026. Delhi’s N1 incentives show what fleet buyers must verify before comparing EV cost, charging and payload.
Aprilia SXR GT 125, 175 launch from ₹1,09,999: key checks
Aprilia has launched the SXR GT 125 and 175 in India at special ex-showroom prices of ₹1,09,999 and ₹1,29,999 in Maharashtra. Here’s what differs for buyers.
TVS chair says EVs are not the only emissions fix for India
TVS chairman emeritus Venu Srinivasan says India should keep a technology-agnostic path to lower emissions, leaving drivers to compare EVs, ethanol and other powertrains.
GST Council may widen vehicle ITC for fleets and EVs
Reports say the 7 Oct 2026 GST Council agenda may widen input-tax credit for business vehicles, insurance, servicing and repairs; the proposal is not final.
Mercedes-Benz India Q3 sales hit 5,422; EV demand grows
Mercedes-Benz India delivered 5,422 cars in Q3 2026 and 15,190 in January-September, its best nine-month result. EV orders are rising, but supply and delivery timing remain key buyer checks.
Mercedes-Maybach S 580e launched at ₹3.35 crore: key checks
Mercedes-Benz has launched the Maybach S 580e 4MATIC in India at ₹3.35 crore with a 98 km WLTP electric range, a 22 kWh battery and a 30-unit launch allocation.
IndiGo fuel charges rise 6 October; domestic levy reaches ₹1,300
IndiGo will apply higher fuel charges to new domestic and international bookings from 6 October 2026 as ATF costs rise. Domestic charges will range from ₹375 to ₹1,300 per sector.
India e-bus sales hit record 3,723 in H1 FY27; share reaches 8.55%
India registered 3,723 electric buses in April–September 2026, up 55% year on year. The 8.55% share shows faster public-transport electrification, but deployment still depends on charging depots.
Insurers seek flexibility in IRDAI motor insurance caps
General insurers reportedly seek product- and company-size flexibility in IRDAI’s proposed commission caps. Motor policyholders face no immediate change; the consultation could alter distribution.
Honda XR300L, XR300 Rally launched from ₹1.83 lakh
Honda has launched the XR300L at ₹1.83 lakh and XR300 Rally at ₹2.08 lakh ex-showroom in Bangalore, with BigWing bookings open. Key specifications are still pending.
India-Nepal vehicle permits may go online; FASTag link discussed
India and Nepal are preparing online permits for private and non-regular passenger vehicles; FASTag access for Nepali vehicles remains proposed, so current border rules still apply.
Honda October 2026 car offers: Elevate benefits reported at ₹2,34,600
Honda Cars India's October 2026 offer window runs till 31 October, while two auto reports list combined benefits up to ₹2,34,600 on the Elevate, ₹1,70,900 on the City and ₹66,800 on the new Amaze.
NHAI Telangana plan proposes stray-cattle tags and owner penalties
A proposed NHAI-Telangana system would tag stray cattle, mark risk stretches and trace owners for penalties on NH-65 and connected roads; motorists get safety and helpline checks.