Ajit Dalvi

Today, June 5, is World Environment Day and in a time of rapid climate change, it's the last call for a healthier planet. India, which is among the fastest growing automobile markets is doing its bit for greater adoption of Electric Vehicles whose share of auto sales has risen to over 9% over a decade. By Ajit Dalvi 05 Jun 2026 1 Views Today – June 5, 2026 – is World Environment Day, which comes 45 days after World Earth Day (April 22) and 95 days before World EV Day (September 9).

The Bajaj Freedom 125 registered its lowest-ever monthly retail sales in May 2026, with just 1,210 units delivered as per Vahan data. This is a sharp contrast to the bike's peak months of October and November 2025, when it sold 11,079 and 12,167 units respectively, driven by festive demand shortly after launch. Cumulative retail sales stand at 87,998 units as of June 4, 2026 – close to the 90,000-unit mark but far off the pace that early enthusiasm had suggested.

Retail sales of the world's first CNG-powered motorcycle, launched in July 2024, are nearing 90,000 units. However, a 15% rise in CNG prices over 23 months has narrowed the gap with petrol, sharply tapering sales. Maharashtra and Gujarat lead with a 34% share of buyers.