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      2022 Honda CB300R BS6 Specs Leak Ahead Of Launch

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      Image – Technical DocksUnlike the BS4 model that was imported as CKD, new Honda BS6 CB300R will be manufactured locally
      With growing preference for 200cc-500cc motorcycles, Honda will be bringing back its popular CB300R. Launch is expected in January 2022. This will be the smallest capacity bike in Honda’s big bikes range in India. CB300R was launched in 2019, but was discontinued when stricter emission norms came into effect.
      Honda BS6 CB300R details
      As revealed at India Bike Week 2021, 2022 Honda CB300R is largely the same as BS4 model. Some key features include retro-style round headlamp, flat and wide handlebar, exposed frame, rugged-styled engine guard, sculpted fuel tank, split seat, and chunky upswept exhaust. New BS6 CB300R gets golden USD forks, which significantly enhances its sporty character. In comparison, the BS4 model had USD forks in metallic shade.
      New CB300R continues with the blacked-out look and feel. This theme is evident with the blacked-out parts such as headlamp casing, engine, frame and alloy wheels. Exhaust comes in an exciting contrast of black with chrome accents.
      It is possible that colour options could be updated for new Honda CB300R. BS4 model was available in colour options of Candy Chromosphere Red and Matte Axis Grey Metallic. Another key change could be a new LCD multifunction meter. It could be a lighter, slimmer unit as compared to that of BS4 model. A new range of Bluetooth-based connectivity features could be on offer as well.
      2022 Honda CB300R BS6 – Specs
      2022 Honda CB300R BS6 Specs
      New CB300R will use the same engine as earlier, which has been updated to comply with BS6 emission norms. In its BS4 format, the bike was powered by a 286cc liquid cooled motor. It generates 30.4 hp of max power at 8,000 rpm and 27.4 Nm of peak torque at 6,500 rpm. In its BS6 format, the engine delivers max power of 22.9 kW / 30.7 hp @ 9,000 rpm. It is mated to a 6-speed multiplate wet clutch transmission.
      Responsive, free-revving profile of the engine ensures that it can suit the needs of both urban commutes and highway cruising. The engine is equipped with a counter-balancer, which further enhances overall ride experience.
      The bike utilizes a lightweight, yet strong steel chassis, integrated with USD forks at front and monoshock rear suspension. It has 17-inch wheels at both ends, shod with 110/70 front and 150/60 rear tyre. Braking duties are performed by 296 mm disc at front and 220 mm disc at rear. Dual-channel ABS is offered as standard.
      2022 Honda CB300R BS6
      By manufacturing the bike locally, Honda should be able to launch BS6 CB300R at a competitive price point. Just before BS4 model was discontinued, the bike was available at Rs 2.41 lakh. BS6 CB300R will continue to rival the likes of KTM 390 Duke (~ Rs 2.87 lakh) and BMW G310R (~ Rs 2.60 lakh).
      Just like its predecessor, new Honda CB300R will be sold via the company’s Big Wing outlets. It will have a better reach now, as Honda is working to expand Big Wing dealership network across India. This is part of the company’s plan to aggressively target the middleweight motorcycle segment. More

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      Ampere Electric Scooter Sales Dec 2021 – New Experience Center

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      Ampere Magnus EX Electric Scooter
      Greaves Electric Mobility electric 2W and 3W sales reported at upward of 10,000 units in December 2021
      Greaves Electric Mobility reported sales of more than 10k units in December 2021. The company sells both electric 2-wheelers and 3-wheelers. Q3 was significant as the company acquired 100 percent stake in electric 3-wheeler company, ELE (e-rickshaws).
      They also completed a 26 percent stake acquisition in MLR Auto (Teja brand). The Ranipet mega EV factory came to life. With expansion writ large across its overarching business strategies, one looks forward to more launches this year. Ampere Electric Scooter Sales Dec 2021 were in the green.
      YoY, Ampere reports almost 6X revenue growth in Dec ’21. Its electric 3W business grew by 101 percent in volume terms, its best sales result to date. Its EV mega site is spread across 35 acres and entails a cost of Rs 700 crore. Production target is set at 1.2 lakh units each year.
      Ampere Experience Centre
      Ampere has inaugurated an Experience Centre at Ranipet, Tamil Nadu. It’s located at the new mega EV facility in Ranipet. The centre is designed to help customers understand and experience Ampere electric vehicles. Take a look at their new center in the video below.
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      Ampere prides itself as one of the fastest growing EV brands with a presence in B2C and B2B markets, and a product portfolio that makes the manufacturer competitive in multiple segments. Ampere retail presence is on expansion mode, and the company says, its products have found significant demand in the market.
      Nagesh A Basavanhalli, MD and Group CEO Greaves Cotton Limited said, “Ampere has been a trusted brand for pragmatic mass mobility buyers who seek affordable and reliable solutions simplified for their everyday usage. With our EV megasite in Ranipet and the newly opened Experience Centre, we hereby strengthen our resolve to provide Clean Mobility for All. We are also committed to elevate overall customers’ experience with best-in-class products and other ecosystem support requirements.” 
      100km ride range on a single charge
      Its Magnus EX scooter is gaining preference amongst customers. Magnus EX electric scooter offers 100 kms ride range on a single charge with an advanced, detachable lithium-ion battery. As a requirement, ride range is an important selling point for any electric product. With estimates of savings on running cost hinging on ride range, it’s important that electric two-wheelers can go further. Roy Kurian, COO, Ampere Vehicles said, “With Ampere, our e2W segment has achieved good success and December 21 sales performance is a testament of the same. Our recent launch of Magnus EX is gaining wide acceptance from customers across the nation.” More

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      TVS Apache 165 Sold Out Even Before First Owner Takes Delivery

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      New TVS Apache 165TVS Apache RTR 165 RP is priced at Rs 1.45 lakhs making it around Rs 30,000 more expensive over the Apache RTR 160 4V base variant
      TVS Motor Company launched the new Apache RTR 165 RP (Race Performance) motorcycle in India last month. It is priced at Rs 1.45 lakh. Production is restricted to just 200 units. All these 200 units have now been sold out, reveals TVS Motor. In their latest post on social media, they have thanked buyers. All units sold out even before delivery starts.
      This new Apache will receive several upgrades over Apache RTR 160 4V. It is the first motorcycle under the company’s Race Performance Series in India and will offer added power for an even better riding experience. Other motorcycles in the Apache range are also expected to get the RP editions at a later date.
      Apache 165 RP – Colour Options and Features
      Apache 165 RTR RP is being presented in a combination of race inspired colours of blue, white and red. This is unlike the RTR 160 4V which receives colour options of Matte Black, Knight Black, Metallic Blue and Racing Red. It rides on a Double Cradle synchro stiff chassis relating to increased stability by 25 percent.
      A distinctive decal on its fuel tank proclaims it as the 15 year anniversary edition. The new Apache receives an aggressive headlamp with signature front position lamp. This LED Class B headlamp includes 5 LEDs consisting of 2 low beam and 3 high beam lamps while the signature front position lamp gets a stallion logo.
      New TVS Apache 165 Sold Out
      It borrows other styling elements from the Apache RTR 160 4V. These include a single piece handlebar, stepped up dual-tone black and red seat, engine cowl and a 12 liter fuel tank. TVS Apache RTR 165 RP receives a digital instrument cluster with a 0 to 60 timer and top speed recorder, along with all other vital information on its display.
      Engine Specs, Suspension and Braking
      Apache 165 RTR RP edition gets its power via a 164.9 cc, single cylinder, 4 valve engine that offers 19.2 hp power at 10,000 rpm and peak torque of 14.2 Nm at 8,750 rpm thus making it the most powerful bike in its segment. The engine gets mated to a 5 speed transmission.
      These figures show that the new Apache 165 RTR RP is significantly more powerful as compared to RTR 160 4V, which offers 17.5 hp at 9,250 rpm and 14.73 Nm at 7,250 rpm. Apache 165 RTR RP edition claims a top speed of 123 km/h.
      Suspension is via Showa telescopic fork in the front and preload adjustable monoshock at the rear. Braking is through 270 mm petal type disc brake in the front and 240 mm petal at the rear. The new Apache gets a kerb weight of 148 kgs and seat height of 800 mm. Adjustable clutch and brake levers along with slipper clutch is also seen on the new Apache 165 RTR RP besides a brass coated chain for added durability.  More

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      Bajaj Auto Sales Dec 2021 – Pulsar, Dominar, Avenger, Chetak, CT100

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      New Bajaj Pulsar NS200Bajaj Auto reported increased domestic sales (2 wheeler and CV) but a dip in demand in global markets leading to a marginal YoY degrowth
      Bajaj Auto Limited has reported a marginal 3 percent YoY de-growth in total sales as exports dipped 7 percent even as domestic sales noted a 5 percent increase. Total sales stood at 3,62,470 units in the past month, down from 3,72,532 units sold in December 2020.
      There were a total of 1,45,979 units sold in domestic markets, up 5 percent over 1,39,606 units sold in December 2020 while exports dipped 7 percent to 2,16,491 units in the past month, down from 2,32,92 units sold in December 2020.
      Bajaj Auto Sales Dec 2021 – Two Wheelers
      Speaking exclusively of two wheeler sales, domestic sales remained flat at 1,27,593 units, down by just 1 percent over 1,28,642 units sold in December 2020. Best sellers remained the Pulsar, Platina, CT, Dominar and Avenger, all of which have found favor among buyers in the country.
      Exports on the other hand, dipped 9 percent YoY to 1,91,176 units last month, down from 2,09,942 units sold in December 2020. This took total sales in this two wheeler segment to 3,18,769 units, down 6 percent over 3,38,584 units sold in December 2020.
      Bajaj Auto Sales Dec 2021
      Commercial vehicle sales grew both in domestic and global markets in the past month. Domestic sales increased 68 percent to 18,36 units, up from 10,964 units sold in December 2020 while exports were up 10 percent to 25,315 units, from 22,984 units sold in the same month of the previous year. Total sales in this segment stood at 43,701 units, up 29 percent over 33,948 units sold in December 2020.
      Bajaj Two Wheeler Sales 2021 – Monthly Report
      Bajaj Auto 2021 Year to Date Sales
      Year-to-date sales of Bajaj Auto Limited ended on a positive note. The period April to December 2021 saw a total of 33,31,782 units (2 wheeler and CV) sold, a growth of 19 percent over 28,03,250 units sold in the same 9 month period of 2020. Growth was seen both in terms of two wheelers and commercial vehicles though two wheeler sales in domestic markets dipped 1 percent to 13,01,984 units, down from 13,21,644 units sold in the year to date 2020 period.
      Total commercial vehicle sales increased 45 percent to 3,54,017 units in the April-December 2021 period, up from 2,44,989 units sold in the same period of 2020. This was a 76 percent increase in domestic sales to 1,10,668 units and a 34 percent increase in exports to a total of 2,43,349 units.
      Bajaj Auto Sales Dec 2021 – YTD
      Having noted increasing demand for the Chetak EV, Bajaj Auto has extensive plans in the electric vehicle segment for the New Year. The company has announced an investment of Rs 300 crores in a new EV plant in Akurdi, Pune. The plant is spread over an area of half a million sq ft and will employ over 800 people. The facility will have the capacity to produce around 5 lakh electric vehicles per annum. The first vehicle from this unit is expected to roll out by June 2022. More

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      2022 KTM 390 ADV Modified With Rally Tower – Render In 2 Colours

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      2022 KTM 390 ADV Modified With Rally TowerNew rally kit for 390 Adventure developed by Turtletechx can significantly boost off-roading capabilities
      Austrian bikemaker KTM recently unveiled its updated ADV range including 390 Adventure. The bike gets cosmetic improvements as well as functional updates that make it a better off-roader. For enhanced rally-oriented ride dynamics, aftermarket firm Turtletechx is developing a unique Rally Tower for KTM Adventure. The kit is being developed with collaboration with various other entities.
      KTM 390 ADV rally kit details
      Rally kit for 390 Adventure ensures a Dakar-styled transformation for the bike. Front section has undergone significant changes with increased height and addition of a large transparent windscreen. Headlamp bezel has also been customized. Based on the spyshots, digital automotive artist Pratyush Rout has created a render of the same in two colour options.
      Handlebar and instrument console are mounted higher, which should ensure improved ergonomics when riding the bike across extreme terrain. For engine protection, a bash plate is expected to be added in production model. It is likely that the kit will also include more robust suspension and braking system.
      Rally kit 390 Adv can be seen with dual-purpose block pattern tyres. It is possible that option will be provided to choose knobby units for an enhanced rally experience. Exhaust has been changed too, which looks similar to the one used with Husqvarna Svartpilen 250.
      2022 KTM 390 ADV Modified With Rally Tower
      Overall silhouette of this 390 ADV rally kit looks familiar to KTM 450 Rally, a bike that the company utilizes exclusively for Dakar Rally. It has been quite successful, registering nine continuous wins at Dakar from 2011 to 2019. KTM bikes are among the most successful bikes at Dakar. The rally kit may not have similar capabilities, but it is likely to perform better in an off-road environment.
      In terms of more improvements that can be introduced, the rally kit will work out much better with standard spoke wheels. As compared to alloys, spoke wheels are considered much better for off-roading. Dakar winners like KTM 450 Rally and Honda CRF 450 Rally are all equipped with spoke wheels.
      KTM 390 Adv rally kit engine
      Most of the hardware will be the same as that of current 390 Adventure. The bike is powered by a 373cc liquid cooled, single cylinder engine that churns out 43 hp of max power and 37 Nm of peak torque. It is coupled with a 6-speed gearbox.
      Stock 390 Adventure utilizes steel trellis frame with 43 mm WP APEX USD front forks and WP APEX monoshock at rear. The bike has 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels shod with dual-purpose tyres. Braking duties are performed by BYBRE 320mm and 230mm disc at front and rear, respectively. Dual-channel ABS from BOSCH is offered as standard.
      Turtletechx is currently testing its fourth prototype, as part of its beta testing program. Pre orders for KTM Adventure Rally Tower are expected to commence soon. It is likely to be priced at a premium in comparison to the current model. KTM 390 Adventure is available at a starting price of Rs 3.28 lakh (ex-showroom). More

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      Yamaha Price Hike Jan 2022 – R15 V4, Aerox, Fascino, FZX

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      Image – Dhanbad DynomosYamaha has also introduced an updated FZ range of bikes for 2022 which comes with new colour options and a new top-spec variant
      With the onset of a new year, it is a usual practice that auto manufacturers hike prices of all or certain models sold under their roof. Yamaha is one of the first OEMs in the country to introduce a price hike on some of its models. The updated prices will come into effect from January 1, 2022.
      Yamaha Price Hike Jan 2022
      The primary reason for the latest revision in prices has been a steep rise in cost of raw materials and safety regulation of footrest. The fourth-gen R15 V5 has witnessed a price hike of Rs 2,000 across all variants. Hence, prices of the new R15 will now start at Rs 1,72,800 (ex-showroom). No prices have been increased on the third-gen R15S model.
      Yamaha Price Hike Jan 2022. Image – Torque TV
      The bikemaker has also increased prices of the FZ-X model in India by Rs 2,000 and will now be offered at a price of Rs 1,26,300 (ex-showroom). The recently updated Fascino has also witnessed a price hike of Rs 800 and will now be available at a revised starting price of Rs 73,000 (ex-showroom).
      Yamaha has also increased prices of its flagship scooter Aerox 155 by Rs 2,000. Apart from the increase in prices, there are no other updates in terms of specs or features. Yamaha might also increase prices on rest of the models in its lineup in the near future. Below are the Jan 2022 prices of Yamaha Motorcycles (R15, MT15, FZ) and Yamaha Scooters (Fascino, RayZR, Aerox).
      Yamaha Prices Jan 2022 – Motorcycles
      In addition, the company has also added transportation charges on selected regions across the country. States in the northern, central, eastern and north-eastern regions will have to shell out an additional Rs 2,200 as transportation charges.
      Yamaha Prices Jan 2022 – Scooters
      New Chairman of Yamaha India
      Among other major developments, Yamaha India appointed Eishin Chihana as the new chairman of the company. Chihana replaces Motofumi Shitara who held the position since 2018. Chihana has been associated with the Japanese bikemaker since 1991 and holds strong expertise across different verticals like sales, marketing and business management.
      His major area of focus is motorcycle business operations in European, North American, African, Middle Eastern and ASEAN markets. He also has experience in managing a wide variety of product ranges in Yamaha’s lineup including not only motorcycles but also ATVs, marine engines, personal watercraft and generators.
      Currently, Yamaha retails seven motorcycles in India including FZ Fi, FZ25, FZ-X, FZ25, MT-15, R15 V4 and R15S V3. Apart from these, the Japanese brand also offers three scooters in India including Fascino, RayZR and Aerox 155. There are no updates, as of now, if Yamaha is looking to launch a new product in the coming future. More

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      TVS Motor Sales Dec 2021 – XL100, Apache, Jupiter, Raider, Ntorq

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      Image – Deepak Rao VlogsTVS Motor Company noted a 7.77 percent YoY de-growth in 2 wheeler domestic sales while exports increased 8.98 percent YoY
      TVS Motor Company has reported an overall 7.77 percent de-growth YoY in 2 and 3 wheeler sales in December 2021. Total sales which had touched 2,72,084 units in December 2020 dipped to 2,50,933 units in the past month. On a MoM basis as well, the de-growth in both the 2 and 3 wheeler segments, was at 7.98 percent from 2,72,693 units sold in November 2021.
      TVS Motor noted a de-growth across both motorcycle and scooter domestic sales while it found increased demand for its moped TVS XL100. Exports on the other hand increased both in the case of 2 and 3 wheelers.
      TVS Motor Sales Dec 2021 – 2 and 3 Wheelers
      Motorcycle sales last month stood at 1,19,051 units, down 10.96 percent over 1,33,700 units sold in December 2020. MoM motorcycle sales dipped 15.02 percent from 1,40,097 units sold in November 2021. It was the Apache along with the Raider, Radeon, Star City and Sport that contributed efficiently to these sales. Share in this segment also decreased from 54.33 percent in November 2021 to 50.58 percent last month.
      Scooter sales on the other hand, dipped 13.06 percent YoY to 67,553 units in the past month, down from 77,705 units sold in December 2020. It was also a 9.96 percent MoM de-growth over 75,022 units sold in November 2021.
      TVS Motor Sales Dec 2021 vs Dec 2020 (YoY)
      The company has experienced better results where its sole moped model XL100 was concerned. Sales in December 2021 stood at 48,788 units, up 4.17 percent from 46,834 units sold in December 2020. It was also a MoM growth of 14.14 percent from 42,744 units sold in November 2021. In October 2021, the company had introduced a new colour scheme for the moped in a Coral Silk colour and it is now presented in a total of five colour options along with the Mint Blue, Luster Gold, Red Black and Grey Black.
      TVS Motor Sales Dec 2021 vs Nov 2021 (MoM)
      Total two wheeler domestic sales dipped 17.04 percent YoY and 16.58 percent MoM respectively to 1,46,763 units in December 2021, while two wheeler exports increased 8.89 percent YoY and 8.19 percent MoM respectively to 88,629 units in the past month. This took total two wheeler sales to 2,35,392 units in December 2021.
      Three wheeler sales did not fare any better in domestic markets. The company suffered a de-growth of 0.40 percent to 750 units sold last month, down from 753 units sold in November 2021 while on a YoY basis the de-growth stood at 16.9 percent over 903 units sold in December 2020. Exports on the other hand increased 14.29 percent YoY to 14,791 units and 5.07 percent on a MoM basis.
      TVS Motor Sales 2021 – Monthly Report
      TVS Motor Sales in 2021
      Taking into account sales through the calendar year of 2021, sales of TVS Motor Company dipped 1.58 percent. Total sales stood at 21,11,726 units, down from 20,78,825 units sold in the same 12 months of 2020.
      The year commenced on a positive note with significant sales growth across the first 6 months of the year except for the month of May 2021 when sales dipped 60.36 percent. Sales over balance 6 months of the past year were all in the red except for the month of September, when sales increased marginally by 0.96 percent. More

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      Hero MotoCorp Sales Dec 2021 – Splendor, Passion, Glamour, Destini

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      Image – Unseen AutoSales decline was visible both across scooters and motorcycles and in terms of domestic sales and exports
      The year has ended on a not so positive note where two wheeler sales are concerned with restricted customer movement, lower rural demand and higher fuel prices hampering the pace of recovery. Even as parts shortage continues to affect production, dealerships are grappling with high inventory.
      Hero MotoCorp Sales Dec 2021
      Hero MotoCorp has revealed their sales report for December 2021. De-growth can be seen across both scooter and motorcycle sales and in terms of domestic sales and exports. India’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles announced the overall sales of 3,94,773 units in the past month.
      This figure includes both domestic sales as well as exports. This was a de-growth of 11.75 percent over 4,47,335 units sold in December 2020. However, in terms of MoM sales, the company fared better with an increase of 12.99 percent over 3,49,393 units sold in November 2021.
      Motorcycle sales dipped 9.21 percent to 3,76,862 units in the past month, down from 4,15,099 units sold in December 2020. It was however, a MoM growth of 14.48 percent from 3,29,185 units sold in November 2021. Share percentage increased from 94.22 percent to 95.46 percent. In this segment, Hero sells Splendor, Passion, HF Deluxe, Glamour, Xtreme, Xpulse.
      Hero MotoCorp Sales Dec 2021 and YTD
      Scooter sales on the other had saw an even more significant decline by as much as 44.44 percent YoY to 17,911 units, down from 32,236 units sold in December 2020. MoM sale of scooters also dipped 11.37 percent over 20,208 units sold in November 2021 bringing down share to 4.54 percent from 5.78 percent held in November 2021. Hero scooters on sale are Pleasure, Destini, Maestro.
      YoY domestic sales and exports dipped 11.89 percent and 9.03 percent respectively to 3,74,485 units and 20,288 units. This was against 4,25,033 units and 22,302 units sold in India and in global markets respectively in December 2020. MoM total domestic sales and exports performed better with a 13.87 percent growth reported in terms of domestic sales from 3,28,862 units sold in November 2021 while exports dipped only marginally by 1.18 percent.
      Hero MotoCorp – YTD Sales
      Taking the period April to December 2021, de-growth was also reported across both motorcycle and scooter sales and in terms of domestic sales while exports increased significantly. In YTD FY22, a total of 37,55,266 units were sold, down 11.09 percent over 42,23,225 units sold in same period of previous year.
      Hero MotoCorp Monthly Sales 2021
      Motorcycle sales dipped 10.02 percent to 35,05,745 units, down from 38,96,089 units sold in YTD FY21 period while commanding a share of 93.36 percent. Scooter sales dipped 23.73 percent YTD to 2,49,521 units in FY22 period from 3,27,136 units sold in FY22 with a share of 6.64 percentage. Domestic sales suffered a de-growth of 13.79 percent to 35,37,640 units while exports surged 81.59 percent from 1,19,844 units shipped in FY21 to 2,17,626 units in the 9 months of FY22 period.
      Hero MotoCorp now gears up to enter the electric two wheeler segment with its first electric bike to launch in March this year. Production will take place at the company’s manufacturing facility at Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh. Hero MotoCorp has also announced an upward revision in prices of its motorcycles and scooters wef January 4, 2022. Though the exact price hike has not been notified as on date, it could be capped at up to Rs 2,000. More