Eicher Motors delivered strong performance in its commercial vehicle segment during March 2026, with VE Commercial Vehicles Limited (VECV) recording total sales of 13,311 units compared to 12,094 units in March 2025. This represents a year-on-year growth of 10.10%, demonstrating the company's continued momentum in the commercial vehicle market.

Comprehensive Sales Performance

The March 2026 sales figures showcase robust growth across key domestic segments, with total Eicher trucks and buses achieving 13,113 units versus 11,852 units in the previous year, marking a 10.60% increase. The performance was driven primarily by strong domestic demand, which more than compensated for challenges in the export market.

Segment-wise Performance Analysis

The domestic market showed exceptional strength with 13.60% growth, reaching 12,706 units. Small Commercial Vehicles and Light & Medium Duty trucks led the growth with 6,390 units, representing a significant 28.60% increase from 4,967 units in March 2025. Heavy Duty trucks also performed well with 3,623 units, up 17.70% from 3,079 units.

Export Challenges and Year-to-Date Performance

While domestic sales surged, exports faced headwinds with a 38.80% decline to 407 units from 665 units in March 2025. All export segments experienced contraction, with bus exports showing the steepest decline of 80.30%.

Despite March challenges, the year-to-date performance remains strong with total VECV sales reaching 103,495 units, representing 14.80% growth over 90,161 units in the corresponding period of the previous year. Domestic sales for the year totaled 94,047 units with 13.90% growth, while exports showed resilience with 35.60% growth to 7,024 units.

Market Position and Outlook

The March 2026 performance reinforces Eicher Motors' strong positioning in the commercial vehicle segment. The company's ability to deliver double-digit growth while navigating mixed market conditions demonstrates robust operational performance and effective domestic market strategy execution. The strong year-to-date numbers across both domestic and export segments indicate sustained momentum in the commercial vehicle business.

Eicher Motors has announced the launch of the 2026 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 APEX variant, marking a significant enhancement to its street-performance roadster lineup. The new variant was unveiled at the GRRR Nights festival in Guwahati on March 27, 2026, featuring sportier design elements and performance-focused upgrades.

Enhanced Performance Features

The 2026 Guerrilla 450 APEX introduces several key performance enhancements designed to deliver a more engaging riding experience:

The APEX variant maintains the same Sherpa engine delivering 40PS and 40Nm, built on a balanced steel twin spar frame. The motorcycle emphasizes stability under acceleration, agility in corners, and confidence through changing road conditions.

Variant Updates and Pricing

Beyond the new APEX variant, existing Flash and Dash variants receive significant upgrades. Both variants now feature improved CEAT GRIPP XL RE tyres with enhanced compound and optimized tread pattern for better wet-weather performance. The Dash variant introduces a new Twilight Blue colorway with complimentary handguards and headlight grill.

Technology and Connectivity

All 2026 Guerrilla 450 variants feature Royal Enfield's Tripper Dash, a circular 4-inch TFT display with Google Maps-powered navigation and seamless smartphone connectivity. This system provides intuitive guidance, real-time ride insights, and enhanced connectivity for a more controlled riding experience.

Strategic Partnership and Community Engagement

Royal Enfield has partnered with Fairtex, the iconic Muay Thai brand, for a special collaboration emphasizing discipline, precision, and controlled power. The partnership includes limited-edition gear such as boxing gloves, Muay Thai shorts, and a custom motorcycle based on the 2026 Guerrilla 450 APEX.

Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Chief Commercial Officer at Royal Enfield, highlighted the significance of the launch coinciding with two major milestones: 125 years of Royal Enfield and 125,000 motorcycles built globally on the Sherpa platform.

Availability and Warranty

Bookings for the 2026 Guerrilla 450 range begin today across authorized Royal Enfield dealerships and at royalenfield.com. Test rides and retail sales commence from March 31st, 2026. Royal Enfield now offers a comprehensive 7-year Extended Warranty along with Roadside Assistance, providing an additional 4 years or 40,000 km coverage over the standard warranty period.