# Indian two-wheeler manufacturers anticipate a slowdown in the second half

> Weak rural demand and price hikes are weighing on sales of entry-level thermal two-wheelers in India, while demand for electric vehicles exceeds supply.

**In brief**: Sales and market event (severity: low) in Inde, first detected on 30 October 2026 at 12:39. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 30 October 2026 at 12:39.

- Category: Sales and market
- Severity: Low
- Countries: Inde
- First detected: 30 October 2026 at 12:39
- Updated: 30 October 2026 at 12:39
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/1493-indian-two-wheeler-manufacturers-anticipate-a-slowdown-in-the-second-half

## Sources (1 articles)

- [2W OEMs brace for slowdown as rural demand weakens, price hikes hit entry-level sales](https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/two-wheelers/2w-oems-brace-for-slowdown-as-rural-demand-weakens-price-hikes-hit-entry-level-sales/135358979) — ET Auto, 30 October 2026 at 12:39

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