8 AUGUST2025Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) aims to capture 30 per cent of the Indian two-wheeler market by 2030, up from 27 per cent. This aligns with Honda's global goal of achieving 50 per cent of global two-wheeler sales, including electric models. Honda views the rising participation of women in the workforce and their empowerment as a significant growth opportunity, and plans to tailor its products and outreach to serve female customers better.HMSI President Tsutsumu Otani mentioned, "In India, 90 per cent of two-wheeler users are men, and only around 10 per cent are women. This represents a huge opportunity for growth as more women join the workforce and become independent." He further mentioned, "Honda sees India as a key market due to its size potential, holding an 80 per cent market share in the ASEAN region and becoming the second-larg-est two-wheeler seller in FY25, with retail sales of 47.89 lakh units, up from 40.94 lakh in FY24. Market leaders Hero MotoCorp sold 54.45 lakh units in FY25 and 53,97,315 units in FY24."Honda plans to use its global product portfolio to cater to the Indian market, evaluating electric vehicles and flex-fuel models. The company plans to launch 30 electric motorcycle models globally by 2030, with a target of selling 4 million annually. However, challenges like inadequate charging infra-structure and unreliable electricity supply remain for widespread adoption. The Wealth Company, which is supported by Pantomath Group, declared on Friday that SEBI has approved the launch of its mutual fund business. With this development, it becomes the first women-led mutual fund house in India to get approved by SEBI.The company is headed by Madhu Lunawat, a chartered accountant and co-founder of Pantomath Group, a well-known mid-market investment banking outfit. Of almost 50 mutual fund houses in India, one--Edelweiss Mutual Fund--is headed by a woman, Radhika Gupta, who is its MD & CEO.As per a statement from the company, Madhu is the first Indian female to set up a non-institutional mutual fund house independently and get cleared by SEBI. Her work experience includes stints at Infosys, ASREC, and the Edelweiss Group, before co-founding Pantomath.This moment isn't about me -- it's about every woman who wishes to lead and redefine the financial industry," Madhu said in an interview to The Times of India. She will be the Managing Director and CEO of the new mutual fund firm. Our objective is to create something smart, long-term, and closely attuned to the true needs of Indian investors," she said.The fund house intends to use technology to widen its presence in rural India and adopt a client-centric approach in its business. IN FOCUSHONDA TARGETS MORE WOMEN RIDERS IN INDIA'S TWO-WHEELER MARKETFIRST WOMAN FOUNDED MUTUAL FUND BUSINESS RECEIVES SEBI APPROVAL · The Wealth Company has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to begin its mutual fund operations· It is backed by the Pantomath Group, which is renowned for financial services· It becomes the first woman-established mutual fund house in India to clear SEBI· HMSI aims to capture 30 per cent of the Indian two-wheeler market by 2030· Honda views the Rising Participation of Women in the Workforce· Honda plans to launch 30 electric motorcycle models globally by 2030
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