The price increase is due to rising input costs, increased commodity prices, and higher operational expenses.

The company said its broader strategy has prioritised keeping service infrastructure ahead of sales growth.

Crisil warned toll collection growth could fall by approximately 150 to 200 basis points year-on-year, as freight movement and industrial activity come under pressure from geopolitical uncertainty.

Hero MotoCorp launched the Super Splendor XTEC 2.0 at ₹86,500 with a claimed mileage of 72 kmpl. The updated commuter also receives hazard lights and fresh dual-tone graphics.

SIAM noted that modern Bharat Stage VI-compliant two-wheelers sold after April 2020 already produce very low particulate matter emissions.

The Tesseract will be the first electric scooter in India to use a 100V electrical architecture, which the company says will allow for 2X quicker charging.

Alongside the Fortuner, the MG Majestor will also lock horns with similarly priced monocoque SUVs like the Skoda Kodiaq, Jeep Meridian, and VW Tayron.

The active Tesla Robotaxi fleet in the United States has shrunk to 20 unsupervised vehicles amid safety concerns and high crash rates. Scaling has been delayed until late 2026 as the company awaits critical software updates.

The latest revision follows three earlier hikes: ₹2 per kg on 15 May, ₹1 per kg on 17 May, and a further ₹1 per kg on 23 May.

The expansion is aimed at addressing barriers to EV adoption, particularly around access to sales and after-sales support.