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Automobiles

Maruti Suzuki Victoris Bags Indian Car of the Year 2026

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The Indian automotive industry witnessed a remarkable recognition event as the Maruti Suzuki Victoris was awarded the prestigious Indian Car of the Year 2026. Judged by experts from OVERDRIVE, the Victoris impressed with its all-round performance, innovative features, and real-world capabilities, surpassing competitors like the Hyundai Creta Electric, Kia Syros, and Tata Harrier EV.

The awards also celebrated excellence in motorcycles, with the TVS Apache RTX claiming the Indian Motorcycle of the Year 2026, beating strong rivals such as the Royal Enfield Classic 650 and KTM 390 Adventure.

Special accolades were also presented, highlighting achievements in the electric and premium vehicle segments. The Mahindra XEV 9e was honored as the Green Car of the Year for its cutting-edge EV performance, while the Volkswagen Golf GTI won the Premium Car award, demonstrating luxury, style, and driving thrill.

The judging panel focused on real-world performance on Indian roads, ensuring that the winners exemplify practical excellence, safety, and innovation. This year’s awards highlight significant advancements in EVs, hybrid technology, and motorcycles, setting benchmarks for the automotive sector in India.

Maruti Suzuki Victoris’ win reinforces its position as a versatile and reliable choice for Indian drivers, reflecting both engineering prowess and consumer appeal.

Business

TVS Motor Company Achieves 29% Sales Growth in July 2025 with Record International Business

Tanisha Cardozo

Bengaluru, August 2025: TVS Motor Company continued its strong growth trajectory in July 2025, reporting total sales of 456,350 units, a remarkable 29% increase compared to July 2024. This growth was driven by a surge in both domestic and international markets, along with steady performance in electric and three-wheeler segments.

Robust Two-Wheeler Sales

The two-wheeler segment, which forms the core of TVS Motor’s portfolio, achieved 29% growth with sales climbing from 339,676 units in July 2024 to 438,790 units in July 2025. Within this segment:

  • Domestic two-wheeler sales increased by 21%, from 254,250 units to 308,720 units.
  • Motorcycle sales jumped 25%, rising to 201,494 units.
  • Scooter sales surged 42%, reaching 198,265 units.

Electric Vehicle Segment Growth Amid Challenges

Despite challenges related to magnet availability affecting supply chains, TVS Motor’s electric vehicle (EV) sales rose 10%, from 21,442 units to 23,605 units, signaling growing consumer demand for sustainable mobility solutions.

International Business Reaches New Heights

One of the highlights for TVS Motor was its highest-ever international two-wheeler sales, with exports growing by 52% from 85,426 units in July 2024 to 130,070 units in July 2025. Total exports across all vehicle categories rose by 46%, from 97,589 to 142,629 units, underscoring the company’s expanding global footprint.

Three-Wheeler Segment

The three-wheeler business also showed healthy growth, with sales increasing 21% to 17,560 units in July 2025.

About TVS Motor Company

With a century-old legacy, TVS Motor Company is a globally reputed manufacturer of two and three-wheelers, championing sustainable mobility through innovation. The company operates four advanced manufacturing facilities in India and Indonesia, serving customers across 80 countries. TVS holds the distinction of being the only two-wheeler company awarded the prestigious Deming Prize, and its products consistently lead in customer satisfaction surveys.

The company’s subsidiary Norton Motorcycles, based in the UK, remains an iconic global motorcycle brand, while TVS Ebike Company AG leads in the Swiss personal e-mobility market.

Outlook

TVS Motor Company’s July 2025 performance reflects strong consumer confidence and successful strategic initiatives focused on market expansion, product innovation, and sustainable practices. The company is well-positioned to continue its growth momentum across domestic and international markets in the coming months.