Two-wheeler makers brace for slowdown as rural demand weakens

Hero MotoCorp, TVS Motor and Bajaj Auto expect growth to moderate in the second half of FY27 after healthy double-digit gains in the first six months. Hero and TVS see single-digit growth in Q3, down from about 18-20% in Q2, citing a high base from last year's GST cut, weaker rural demand and price hikes. FADA said Navratri two-wheeler retail dipped about 3%.