At the 66th SIAM Annual Convention, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, revealed that the government is preparing for the second phase of Bharat NCAP that’s set to take effect from October 2027. The new phase of the BNCAP, Gadkari said, is planned to broaden the vehicle assessment programme to areas such as crash avoidance, pedestrian safety and post-crash response.
Entire crash chain will be evaluated, expanding beyond occupant protection
Gadkari invited manufacturers to submit suggestions based on global safety practices
Bharat NCAP 2.0 plans: What was revealed?
“Entire crash chain” to be evaluated with the Bharat NCAP 2.0 programme
“We are going ahead with making Bharat NCAP 2. This is a very important program [which will be] valid from October 2027,” said Gadkari while addressing the SIAM convention. The next phase is expected to assess a wider range of safety parameters. “We are going to evaluate the entire crash chain,” he added while identifying three broad areas – avoiding a crash, pedestrian protection, and post-crash evacuation and care – rather than focusing only on how vehicles protect occupants during a crash.
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The ministry will also look at new safety technologies available globally as well as solutions being developed by Indian start-ups. Gadkari also invited vehicle manufacturers to submit suggestions based on their research, technical experience and safety practices followed in other markets “If you have any good suggestions, don’t hesitate, come to us”, he said.
Notified draft rules from MoRTH in November 2025 proposed 100-point evaluation criteria
In November 2025, MoRTH proposed new rules for the next phase of Bharat NCAP under AIS-197 (Revision 1), aimed at making the car safety testing programme more detailed and stricter. Under the proposed system, cars would receive a score out of 100 based on five areas: crash protection (55 points), protection for pedestrians and other vulnerable road users (20 points), safe driving features (10 points), accident avoidance technology (10 points), and post-crash safety (5 points).
The requirements for a 5-star safety rating would also become tougher. From 2027, a car would need to score at least 70 out of 100 to receive 5 stars, while from 2029, the minimum score would increase to 80 points.
The proposal also calls for more crash tests. In addition to the existing tests, cars would have to undergo a 50kph full-width frontal crash test, a 32kph oblique pole impact test and a 50kph rear-impact test. The speed of the existing side-pole test would also increase from 29kph to 32kph. Another major change is that cars would need to offer curtain airbags and electronic stability control (ESC) as standard to qualify for a star rating.
Kinetic Watts & Volts (KWV) is evaluating seven international markets as the Pune-based electric two-wheeler maker looks to expand beyond India. Turkey, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Kenya, Nigeria and Egypt are currently being assessed, with KWV studying local regulations, customer requirements, electric two-wheeler demand and potential distribution partners.
International expansion to cover markets across Europe, South Asia and Africa
Makarand Joshi appointed to lead KWV’s international business development
Company plans to add 40 more exclusive showrooms in India
Kinetic EV international expansion plans
It has also issued 150 LOIs to prospective dealership partners.
KWV currently sells the Kinetic DX and DX+ electric scooters in India, with the range positioned around accessible urban mobility. The company is now looking to identify markets and distribution partners that can support its next phase of growth overseas.
KWV has appointed Makarand Joshi as head of international business development to lead its overseas plans. Joshi has more than two decades of experience in developing overseas markets for Indian automotive products, with experience across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Africa. His background includes two-wheelers, commercial vehicles and tractors, as well as international distribution and market-entry strategies.
Ajinkya Firodia, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Kinetic Watts & Volts, said the company’s products had been designed with a broad range of markets in mind. He added that the momentum of its domestic business had allowed KWV to begin laying the groundwork for international expansion. The company is yet to confirm which of the seven markets it will enter or provide a timeline for its overseas launch.
KWV’s international plans come as it continues to build its presence in the Indian market. The company currently has 45 exclusive showrooms and expects another 40 outlets to become operational within the next two months. It has also issued 150 Letters of Intent (LOI) to prospective dealership partners.
Thinking of Kawasaki immediately brings their signature lime green coloured motorcycles to mind and that’s intentional. After all, it’s the colourway we mostassociate with the brand, but the truth is that the bikes are available in other colourways too, as we’ve just seen with the 2027 versions recently introduced in Europe.
In Europe, the only available Z650 is the Z650 S that looks similar to Z900
India gets the Z650 and Z900 but not the Z900 SE
What’s new on the Z line-up for 2027?
New colour options but mechanically unchanged
Kawasaki Europe had revealed the Z650 S in late 2025 destined for Europe. The model brought the Z650 platform closer in styling to the Z900, and also introduced revised ergonomics with a wider handlebar and repositioned footpegs. In most European markets, the Z650 and Z650 S coexist, whereas in markets like India and the USA, the standard Z650 continues to be the sole offering. For 2027, the Z650 S gets three new colours in Europe: Black, Red, and White with green highlights. For reference, in India, the regular Z650 is offered in a single Black colour.
India does not get the Z650 S; so far unclear if it’s headed here
Indian Kawasaki fans do have access to the updated Z900 that debuted here in 2025, but in a Black with gold highlights and the signature Green. For 2027, the Europe version of the Z900 has now gained three new colours: Black (sans gold highlights), Red, and White with green highlights. The Z900 SE gets a new Gray colour with a green frame and green wheels, and upgrades the brakes to Brembo and suspensions to Öhlins from the standard Z900.
Indian Z900 gets a similar colour, with a gold frameExclusive colour to the Z900 SE; also exclusive are the Brembo brakes and Öhlins front and rear suspensions
Beyond the new suite of colours, both motorcycles remain identical to the 2026 counterparts which was also the case for the Ninja 500 and 500 SE. At the time of writing, Kawasaki hasn’t revealed anything about these colours coming to the Indian version of the Z900, or when the Z650 S will show up here, if at all.
Hero Mavrick 440 was the brand’s flagship product at launch, both in terms of price and features. It shared the engine and the platform with the original Harley-Davidson X440 but stuck to a conventional telescopic fork and a simpler LCD instrument cluster. Hero discontinued the Mavrick in India in early 2025, although it continues to be sold as Hunk 440 in the overseas markets. Now, an updated version of the Mavrick 440 has been spotted.
Besides the USD fork and the TFT cluster, likely to get ride by wire
Expected to retain the 440cc engine and the design
Hero bringing Mavrick 440 back in India
The Mavrick was discontinued in early 2025
A social media user has posted a picture of an updated Mavrick 440 with two of the major concerns addressed. First, the conventional right side up (RSU) telescopic fork has been swapped for an upside down (USD) fork. And the instrument cluster has been upgraded to a TFT one, presumably the same one as the Harley-Davidson X440 T, which shares the same platform. With the update, the X440 T got two ride modes and traction control. It remains unclear if the Mavrick 440 will get those extra features too.
The engine likely remains unchanged with the same air- and oil-cooled 440cc single-cylinder mill with 27hp and 38Nm of torque. Nothing on the design front appears to have been updated in any way either. At launch, the Mavrick 440 started at Rs 1.99 lakh, going up to Rs 2.24 lakh for the top variant (both prices ex-showroom, Delhi). With these additional features, the price would have gone up if Hero was planning to relaunch the bike in India. However, we believe that this bike is destined for export markets only, and Hero won’t be launching it here any time soon.
It’s not a stretch to say that the Konarc is the most important product from Ather yet, because the company hopes this new EV will help it unlock segments and markets hitherto untouched by it. The question then is, will the Konarc live up to the lofty expectations placed on its shoulders?
Konarc Design and Quality – 9/10
Straightforward design with high quality finish
The Konarc S is offered in four classy yet inoffensive colours
Striking looks aren’t a trait family scooters are known for and Ather wanted to play it very safe with the Konarc to bring in buyers that typically shop for ‘decent-looking’ scooters. While it does look a bit plain, it will still not completely meld into the ocean of humdrum two-wheelers on the road. Further reinforcing its family scooter aspirations are a quartet of very classy, yet inoffensive colours.
Another aspect that the Konarc’s prospective customers will appreciate is its excellent finish and quality levels all across – a typical Ather trait.
Konarc Ride and Handling – 9/10
Excellent ride and seating comfort, planted and surefooted handler
One big reason Ather moved to the new EL platform is that its earlier platform was never built for outright comfort and practicality. In this application, the main focus was to maximise comfort for both rider and pillion. The use of a 14-in front wheel and suspension with 90mm/100mm (F/R) of travel are two key factors in providing lovely ride comfort here.
31L boot is deep enough to fit a premium helmet
Point the Konarc towards most bumps and it will round them off without getting unsettled while isolating you from the shock to a great extent. In the scooter space, this is one of the most comfortable options available. Ofcourse, this is still a scooter and really big bumps will filter through – don’t expect motorcycle-like comfort.
Specifications
Values
Wheelbase
1352 mm
Kerb Weight
126.5 kg
Chassis type
Monocoque Full – Steel Body Construction
Something that a typical family scooter buyer values is a centre stand and the Konarc becomes the first Ather to offer it. Like other family scooters, the Konarc’s chassis is geared towards stability and ease of use. Despite the larger 14-in wheel and long 1352mm wheelbase, it felt very straightforward to ride. Its low 770mm seat height will help shorter folks get their feet down comfortably although its wide floorboard will have an impact here.
Main stand can touch down in deep ruts
A spacious seat with a padded backrest means two full-size riders will fit comfortably on the Konarc. Another nice feature is that the front end doesn’t get flighty even with a heavy pillion onboard, despite no preload adjustability on the monoshock. The only ergonomic miss is that riders taller than 5’10 will find their knees touching the handlebar during full-lock turns.
Specifications
Values
Wheel Size
Front – 14 inch, Rear – 12 inch
Front Tyre Size
90/90-14
Rear Tyre Size
100/90-12
Brake type
Front – Disc, Rear – Drum
Front Brake Size
220 mm
Rear Brake Size
130 mm
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork, 90mm travel
Rear Suspension Type
Dual Hydraulic Coil Spring, 100mm travel
Konarc Performance – 8/10
Has enough performance, new motor has very silent running
Not only is the Konarc a big leap ahead in terms of comfort, its riding experience is also well-suited to city commuting. A big part of that is down to the comfort but its new swingarm-mounted motor also contributes here. Unlike the Rizta and 450 which used a rather noisy and relatively more maintenance intensive belt final drive, this motor is whisper quiet. It also directly powers the rear wheel without a chain or belt, reducing the number of components in the powertrain.
Specifications
Values
Fuel Type/ Propulsion
Electric
Motor Type
PMSM
Max Motor Power
4.7 kW
Max Motor Torque
16 Nm
EV Battery Capacity
2.7 kWh
With 4.7kW and 16Nm of torque on tap, the Konarc’s performance is best described as sufficient, but only in the top Power mode. Here, the scooter is capable of negotiating its way through big city traffic reasonably quickly. Switching to Eco / SmartEco dulls acceleration significantly and unless you’re running out of juice or you live in a small town, this level of performance will feel out of place.
450W onboard charger integrated into motor controller means you only need to carry a small cable around
Except for the bottom 2.1, all S variants come with a front disc brake, a rear drum and CBS. This setup is capable of bringing the Konarc to a halt quickly and safely with almost no hiccups. The one concern with the combined braking system was that the front could lock up when braking on sandy, gravelly loose surfaces using the rear brake lever exclusively. Only the Z variants launching next year come with Ather’s AeBS (Advanced Electronic Braking System) which uses the regen system to shorten braking distances.
Konarc Features – 8/10
S variants are decently equipped but Z gets all the feel-good ones
And that is a good segue into the way Ather has distributed features across the S and Z. The keyless ignition system, automatic seat opening, AeBS, Magic Twist regen braking, traction control, the colour TFT display and all the smart functions enabled by it are reserved only for the Z. Common to all Konarcs is the 31L underseat storage area, which can easily swallow an imported full-face helmet with room to spare.
7-inch dash informative and legible but not full colour
What three S variants (except the most affordable one) get is the 7-in simple TFT dash with Bluetooth connectivity, hill hold assist, reverse, several app-based functions, a 450W onboard charger and Airwalk. Airwalk is basically the Konarc’s motor sending a tiny amount of power to the rear wheel when you’re pushing it around to help make your life easier – this is truly effective and makes the 129kg Konarc feel far lighter than it is when moving it around. While the S has a good number of features, when you bring pricing into the equation, it stings a little.
Same charging port for both onboard & portable chargers
Konarc Price and Verdict – 8/10
Not a cutthroat price but this is still a polished and competitive scooter
The two S variants which are on sale right now, S 125 and S 161, are priced at Rs 1.22 lakh and Rs 1.45 lakh, respectively – near identical pricing to the Rizta S. Like the Rizta, you have to pay extra for the Ather StackPro which unlocks many of the smart electronic features.
The base S 2.1 (Rs 99,999) misses out on niceties like the disc brake and backrest and comes with rudimentary tech and a basic 4.2-in display. In that sense, the Konarc isn’t really pushing the envelope when it comes to an alluring price.
Variant
Price (ex-showroom)
Konarc S 100
Rs 1 lakh
Konarc S 125
Rs 1.22 lakh
Konarc S 161
Rs 1.45 lakh
However, as a scooter, the Konarc is a well-thought out product that nails comfort, promises enough performance, predictable range and lower maintenance costs. Ather claims a 10,000km / 1 year service interval and lower service charges owing to fewer parts and quicker turnaround times.
It may not have made as stellar an impression as it could have with more aggressive pricing, but nonetheless the Konarc definitely has what it takes to elevate Ather to a higher echelon in the market.
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अब इक्विटी बेंचमार्क इंडेक्सों की बात करें तो फिलहाल 09:21 AM पर सेंसेक्स (Sensex) 706.50 प्वाइंट्स यानी 0.92% की गिरावट के साथ 76,237.78 और निफ्टी 50 (Nifty 50) 235.40 प्वाइंट्स यानी 0.98% की फिसलन के साथ 23,820.40 पर है। इंट्रा-डे में सेंसेक्स 808.56 प्वाइंट्स टूटकर 76,135.72 और निफ्टी 269.00 प्वाइंट्स गिरकर 23,786.80 पर आ गया।
09:21
निवेशकों की दौलत में ₹5.60 लाख करोड़ की गिरावट
एक कारोबारी दिन पहले यानी 01 सितंबर 2026 को बीएसई पर लिस्टेड सभी शेयरों का कुल मार्केट कैप ₹4,89,41,989.64 करोड़ था। आज यानी 02 सितंबर 2026 को मार्केट खुलते ही यह ₹4,83,81,902.24 करोड़ पर आ गया। इसका मतलब हुआ कि निवेशकों की पूंजी ₹5,60,087.4 करोड़ घट गई है।
Sensex का सिर्फ एक शेयर ग्रीन
सेंसेक्स पर 30 शेयर लिस्टेड हैं जिसमें सिर्फ एक सन फार्मा ही फिलहाल ग्रीन है लेकिन इसमें भी तेजी मामूली ही है। सबसे अधिक गिरावट फिलहाल इंडिगो, इंफोसिस और एमएंडएम में है। नीचे सेंसेक्स पर लिस्टेड सभी शेयरों के लेटेस्ट भाव और आज उतार-चढ़ाव की डिटेल्स देख सकते हैं-
63 शेयर एक साल के हाई पर
बीएसई पर आज 2836 शेयरों की ट्रेडिंग हो रही है। इसमें 895 शेयर मजबूत दिख रहे हैं तो 1766 में गिरावट का रुझान है और 175 में कोई बदलाव नहीं दिख रहा है। इसके अलावा 63 शेयर एक साल के हाई और 65 शेयर एक साल के निचले स्तर पर आ गए। वहीं 71 शेयर अपर सर्किट पर पहुंच गए तो 97 शेयर लोअर सर्किट पर आ गए।
डिस्क्लेमर: यहां मुहैया जानकारी सिर्फ सूचना के लिए दी जा रही है। यहां बताना जरूरी है कि मार्केट में निवेश बाजार जोखिमों के अधीन है। निवेशक के तौर पर पैसा लगाने से पहले हमेशा एक्सपर्ट से सलाह लें। मनीकंट्रोल की तरफ से किसी को भी पैसा लगाने की यहां कभी भी सलाह नहीं दी जाती है।
Maruti Suzuki plans to add smaller EVs to its India line-up once it has developed the charging infrastructure needed to support them. At the company’s annual general meeting, Managing director and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi said, “As soon as our EV charging will be ready in India, we will add smaller EVs in our portfolio.”
More than 2,000 exclusive chargers installed across 1,100-plus cities
Claims around 90 percent share of India’s EV exports
Plans to build EVs, hybrids, CNG and ICE cars on the same line
Maruti Suzuki’s charging network plans
Maruti Suzuki has partnered with 13 charge-point operators and has already installed more than 2,000 exclusive charging points across over 1,100 cities. The company is also working to improve charging coverage on highways and expressways, while its plan for the top 100 cities calls for chargers at key locations around 5-10km apart.
The carmaker has set a larger target of more than 1,00,000 charging points across India by the end of this decade. The company has linked the introduction of smaller EVs to the expansion of this charging network.
Maruti currently sells the e Vitara as its only EV in India, while competitors Tata Motors and JSW MG Motor India already have smaller electric models on sale.
Maruti Suzuki expands EV exports
Maruti Suzuki is also expanding its electric vehicle exports. “We have started our EV exports to Europe first. Now, we are the largest exporter of EVs from India, with about 90 percent share in total EV exports from India,” he said. Takeuchi said the company exports vehicles to nearly 120 countries and shipped more than 4.4 lakh vehicles last year, a 34 percent increase overall.
Japan has become Maruti’s second-largest market, according to Takeuchi, while the company expects trade agreements to create further export opportunities in markets including the UK, Germany and France.
ICE, hybrid and CNG investments to continue
Maruti Suzuki will continue investing in internal-combustion engine, hybrid and CNG vehicles alongside EVs. Takeuchi said ICE vehicles would remain an important part of the company’s business, with compressed biogas also expected to support their continued demand.
“Investment in ICE facilities will continue to be an integral part of our manufacturing process,” he said. The company is designing its new manufacturing facilities to build different types of vehicles on the same production line, allowing production to be adjusted as demand changes. “In our new plants, we can make EVs, hybrid vehicles, CNG and ICE vehicles on the same line,” Takeuchi said.
August was a busy month for the Indian car market, bringing several new models ajd variants, as well as updates. The BMW X1 LWB and MG Hector Tomahawk EV and PHEV were among the fresh launches, while the Mahindra Scorpio N received a mid-lifecycle update. The Mahindra BE 6 gained the ‘Sporteq’ suffix, while three existing models added new trims: the Range Rover SV Ultra, BYD Sealion 7 Dynamic and Skoda Kylaq Sportline. After such a packed August, September is also set to see more car launches.
Kia Sorento
Launch: September 4
The Kia Sorento will be the brand’s new flagship ICE model in India, and it will be offered with both strong-hybrid and diesel powertrains. The 1.6-litre strong-hybrid version will produce 238hp and 380Nm, while the 2-litre diesel will make 202hp and 441Nm.
The Sorento gets Kia’s signature Tiger Nose grille, large vertical LED headlights with Y-shaped LED daytime running lamps (DRLs), LED fog lamps and vertical aero vents at the edges. Kia has not revealed the alloy wheel size yet, but they are likely to be 19-inch units. At the rear, the Sorento gets squarish tail-lamps with an inverted L-shaped LED signature, a large roof spoiler and a two-tone bumper.
Inside, there is a connected panel housing the infotainment and instrument cluster screens. Kia has not revealed their sizes, but both are likely to be 12.3-inch units. Other features seen in the official images include ADAS, ventilated front seats, a digital interior rearview mirror (IRVM), an electrically operated tailgate, dual-zone climate control, ambient lighting and a panoramic sunroof.
The Sorento is expected to be available in both 6- and 7-seat layouts. Kia has already started accepting bookings for the Sorento and upon launch, it will compete with the Skoda Kodiaq, Volkswagen Tayron and Jeep Meridian.
Maruti Baleno facelift
Launch: September 5
The Maruti Baleno is currently in its second generation, which was launched in 2022, and is due for an update. Previous spy shots of the Baleno facelift have suggested a redesigned front end with a new grille featuring a horizontal bar in the centre connecting the headlights. Test mules have also shown a new bumper without the front fog lamps seen on the current model.
Image credit: Harsh Vlogs via YouTube.
From the side, the only expected change is a new alloy wheel design. At the rear, the facelift could get a redesigned bumper, while the tail-lights are likely to remain unchanged. Inside, the Baleno could retain the current 9-inch touchscreen; however, update the upholstery and add new features.
Image credit: Harsh Vlogs via YouTube.
Under the hood, the facelifted Baleno is expected to continue with the existing powertrain options. These include a 90hp 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with 5-speed manual and 5-speed AMT choices, along with a 77.5hp CNG version available only with the manual gearbox. It will continue to rival the Tata Altroz, Hyundai i20 and Toyota Glanza.
BMW 7 Series, i7 facelifts
Launch: September 11
BMW opened bookings for the facelifted 7 Series and i7 flagship sedans on August 1, soon after their global debut earlier this year. In India, the company currently sells the 740i petrol and 740d diesel versions of the 7 Series, along with the eDrive 50 and M70 xDrive variants of the all-electric i7. These versions get several updates with the facelift, although BMW is yet to confirm which variants will be introduced in here.
In international markets, the facelifted 740i and 740d continue with their 3.0-litre straight-six engines, but with uprated outputs. The 740i makes 400hp and 580Nm, up by 19hp and 60Nm, while the 740d develops 313hp and 670Nm, an increase of 27hp and 20Nm. Both continue to use 48V mild-hybrid systems, 8-speed automatic gearboxes and BMW’s xDrive all-wheel-drive system. The i7 also gets a larger 112.4kWh battery in both variants, up from 101.7kWh. The lower 50 trim now comes only with xDrive all-wheel drive instead of rear-wheel drive and produces 455hp and 660Nm, up by 6hp and 10Nm. The M70 xDrive now makes 680hp and 1,100Nm, gaining 30hp and 85Nm. Charging speeds have also improved.
Visually, the updated 7 Series and i7 have a more monolithic look. They get new split LED headlights, slimmer and more upright kidney grilles with an illuminated surround, and larger bumper air intakes. The side profile remains largely unchanged apart from the side skirts and alloy wheels, while the rear gets new wraparound LED tail-lamps, a redesigned tailgate and a revised bumper.
Inside, BMW has redesigned the dashboard around a 17.9-inch infotainment touchscreen, a 14.6-inch passenger display and a pillar-to-pillar Panoramic Vision display at the base of the windscreen. The steering wheel is now a four-spoke unit, similar to those used in BMW’s Neue Klasse models, while the centre console and transmission tunnel have also been updated.
Rear passengers get powered seats with heating, ventilation, massage and lumbar support. The 31.3-inch 8K Theatre Screen can now be operated by touch, while the rear-door displays have also been updated to control the rear-seat experience. Other key features include ambient lighting, a Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system and 4-zone climate control. The BMW luxury sedan competes directly with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, which also received a facelift this year.
Porsche Cayenne Electric
Debut: September 30
Porsche announced prices for the Cayenne Electric in November last year, and the SUV is now set for its physical showcase. The standard Cayenne Electric is priced at Rs 1.77 crore, while the range-topping Turbo Electric costs Rs 2.27 crore (both ex-showroom).
Both trims of the Porsche Cayenne Electric get a 113kWh battery and a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup as standard. The more powerful Turbo Electric produces 1,156hp and 1,500Nm with Launch Control, allowing it to sprint from 0-100kph in 2.5 seconds before reaching an electronically limited top speed of 260kph. It has a claimed WLTP range of 537km. Whereas, the standard Cayenne Electric makes 442hp and 835Nm with Launch Control, does 0-100kph in 4.8 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 230kph. Its claimed WLTP range stands at 542km.
The Cayenne Electric keeps a similar overall shape to the ICE-powered Cayenne. However, the EV gets a closed-off grille, with two air vents on either side of the bumper to cool the battery and electrical components. These vents are larger on the Turbo trim. At the rear, there is a full-width LED light bar with illuminated Porsche lettering. The bumper has also been redesigned with horizontal black elements.
Inside, the Cayenne Electric gets a three-spoke steering wheel and digital driver’s display, similar to the ICE model. Porsche has also added a new 14.5-inch curved touchscreen infotainment system that flows into the centre console. An optional 14.9-inch passenger display is also available at an additional cost. Other features include 8-way electrically adjustable front seats, four-zone automatic climate control, ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof and wireless phone charging.
Vijay Kedia Backed Asuthosh Fibre IPO: शेयर बाजार के दिग्गज निवेशक विजय केडिया के निवेश वाली कंपनी आशुतोष फाइबर का आईपीओ दांव लगाने के लिए खुलने जा रहा है। पब्लिक सब्सक्रिप्शन खुलने से ठीक पहले कंपनी ने एंकर निवेशकों के जरिए ₹16.04 करोड़ जुटा लिए हैं।
एंकर बुक में मधुसूदन केला के मेंटरशिप वाले सिंगुलैरिटी AMC समेत कई बड़े फंड्स ने हिस्सा लिया है। आइए आपको बताते हैं इस आईपीओ की प्राइस बैंड, महत्वपूर्ण तारीखें और कैसी है कंपनी की सेहत।
एंकर बुक: इन 5 बड़े निवेशकों ने लगाए पैसे
28 अगस्त को कंपनी ने एंकर निवेशकों को अपर प्राइस बैंड पर 17.43 लाख शेयर आवंटित किए:
Nine Alps Corporate Advisors: ₹6 करोड़ के निवेश से 6.52 लाख शेयर खरीदे।
Singularity Equity Fund II: ₹3.45 करोड़ के निवेश से 3.75 लाख शेयर खरीदे।
Nav Capital Emerging Star Fund: ₹3.45 करोड़ के निवेश से 3.75 लाख शेयर खरीदे।
Aarth AIF Growth Fund: ₹2.11 करोड़ के निवेश से 2.3 लाख शेयर खरीदे।
Vira Bharat Opportunities Fund: ₹1 करोड़ के निवेश से 1.09 लाख शेयर खरीदे।
Asuthosh Fibre IPO की सभी जरूरी डिटेल्स
गुजरात बेस्ड टेक्निकल टेक्सटाइल प्रोडक्ट्स बनाने वाली यह कंपनी फ्रेश इश्यू के जरिए बाजार से कुल ₹56.34 करोड़ जुटाने की योजना बना रही है। इसमें कोई भी ऑफर फॉर सेल (OFS) कंपोनेंट नहीं है।
IPO खुलने की तारीख: 31 अगस्त
IPO बंद होने की तारीख: 2 सितंबर
प्राइस बैंड: ₹87 से ₹92 प्रति शेयर
अलॉटमेंट: 3 सितंबर
लिस्टिंग: 7 सितंबर
आईपीओ के पैसों का क्या करेगी कंपनी?
आशुतोष फाइबर जुटाए गए फंड का इस्तेमाल अपनी क्षमता बढ़ाने और कर्ज कम करने में करेगी। ₹25.5 करोड़ नए उपकरण और मशीनरी की खरीद के लिए। ₹20 करोड़ कंपनी का पुराना कर्ज चुकाने के लिए और बाकी रकम सामान्य कॉरपोरेट जरूरतों के लिए करेगी।
विजय केडिया की कितनी है हिस्सेदारी?
ऑफर से पहले कंपनी के प्रमोटर्स के पास 59.79% हिस्सेदारी है। बाकी हिस्सेदारी पब्लिक शेयरधारकों के पास है, जिसमें शेयर बाजार के जाने-माने निवेशक विजय केडिया की 6.57% हिस्सेदारी शामिल है। इस आईपीओ के मर्चेंट बैंकर के रूप में Mefcom Capital Markets को नियुक्त किया गया है।
अब जानिए कैसी है कंपनी की वित्तीय सेहत
टेक्सटाइल यार्न और फैब्रिक मैन्युफैक्चरिंग क्षेत्र से जुड़ी इस कंपनी ने पिछले वित्त वर्ष में शानदार प्रदर्शन किया है। मार्च 2026 को समाप्त वित्त वर्ष में कंपनी का मुनाफा 88.5% बढ़कर ₹16.04 करोड़ हो गया, जो इससे पिछले साल (FY25) में ₹8.5 करोड़ था। कंपनी का कुल रेवेन्यू 2.9% की मामूली बढ़त के साथ ₹117.37 करोड़ रहा, जो पिछले साल ₹114 करोड़ था।
क्या है ग्रे मार्केट का हाल?
आईपीओ वॉच के ताजा आंकड़ों के अनुसार, 29 अगस्त 2026 को आशुतोष फाइबर आईपीओ का ग्रे मार्केट प्रीमियम (GMP) ₹37 प्रति शेयर दर्ज किया गया है। यह इसके अपर प्राइस बैंड ₹92 के मुकाबले 40.22% के तगड़े प्रीमियम का संकेत दे रहा है।
इससे पहले 28 अगस्त को भी जीएमपी ₹37 ही था, जबकि 27 अगस्त को यह ₹15 (16.30%) और 26 अगस्त को ₹13 (14.13%) पर बना हुआ था। लगातार बढ़ते और मजबूत जीएमपी ट्रेंड से स्पष्ट है कि प्राइमरी मार्केट में इस आईपीओ को लेकर निवेशकों के बीच जबरदस्त उत्साह देखने को मिल रही है।
Disclaimer: यहां मुहैया जानकारी सिर्फ सूचना के लिए दी जा रही है। यहां बताना जरूरी है कि मार्केट में निवेश बाजार जोखिमों के अधीन है। निवेशक के तौर पर पैसा लगाने से पहले हमेशा एक्सपर्ट से सलाह लें। मनीकंट्रोल की तरफ से किसी को भी पैसा लगाने की यहां कभी भी सलाह नहीं दी जाती है।
Yamaha is targeting annual sales of 50,000 units for the newly launched R2 in India as it looks to strengthen its position in the country’s premium motorcycle market. The target translates into a monthly run rate of more than 4,000 units, making the R2 an important volume contributor to Yamaha’s premium portfolio rather than a niche model positioned above the R15.
Yamaha R2 starts at Rs 2.30 lakh and is the most feature-packed 200cc motorcycle
India’s premium segment is growing faster than the broader two-wheeler segment
One third of Yamaha’s total sales came from premium motorcycles
R2 is expected to contribute 18 percent of total sales by 2026 end
Scooters account for 46 percent of Yamaha’s sales so far in 2026
The R2 will be manufactured in India and has been designed for domestic and international markets. Company executives said exports remain part of the R2 programme but will follow after the new model establishes itself in India. The R2 target comes as premium motorcycles grow considerably faster than the broader Indian two-wheeler market. Yamaha outpaced the overall market, with its first-half volumes rising 41 percent to 4.1 lakh units from 2.9 lakh a year earlier. This was nearly twice the 21 percent growth recorded by the broader domestic two-wheeler industry, which expanded to 1.06 crore units.
Premium motorcycles accounted for around one-third of Yamaha’s volumes during the period, while scooters contributed approximately 46 percent. The R2’s annual target translates into average monthly sales of about 4,167 units, or approximately 18 percent of Yamaha’s average monthly premium motorcycle volumes in the first half of 2026, underlining the model’s importance to the company’s growth plans.
Raw material costs may affect growth
The rising costs could lead to price hikes too!
The stronger volume outlook comes with pressure on profitability from rising raw-material costs, particularly aluminium. Hajime Aota, Chairman of Yamaha Motor India Group of Companies, said “I wish I did not have to do it,” referring to a possible further price increase. “But if I am going to sacrifice profitability, I may. That is where we are.”
Yamaha will have to balance higher input costs against the price sensitivity of the Indian market as it seeks to sustain growth through the festive season. The company is also expanding its premium retail network, particularly in Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities. It expects the Blue Square network to exceed 600 outlets by the end of 2026.
The R2 launch, network expansion and continued growth in premium motorcycles provide Yamaha with momentum for the second half. Reaching more than 11 lakh units in 2026 will also depend on export performance and the company’s ability to manage cost pressures without weakening domestic demand.
Inside, the Cayenne Electric gets a three-spoke steering wheel and digital driver’s display, similar to the ICE model. Porsche has also added a new 14.5-inch curved touchscreen infotainment system that flows into the centre console. An optional 14.9-inch passenger display is also available at an additional cost. Other features include 8-way electrically adjustable front seats, four-zone automatic climate control, ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof and wireless phone charging.
