Then, OEMs can maintain existing BS4 stock for spares, but will have cost implications, and the last option will be to recall the stock and upgrade to BS6, but that is a technologically grey area. There are a few options, for example, the government may give a reprieve under a new ordinance, the OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) may recall the BS4 vehicles and sell them in export markets, like Nepal and Africa, but there will be cost implications.
"In all likelihood, there will be no relaxation from the government as far as the deadline for BS6 implementation is concerned. According to analysts, there are only a few options left, and it will be up to the two-wheeler manufacturers to bail our dealers. But under the current lockdown, the industry will likely face tough times ahead.
And to liquidate this standing stock, at least two weeks of sales will be required. So, what are the options then?Īlso Read: Great Deals On Offer On BS4 Premium Bikesĭealerships of both premium and mass market brands have standing BS4 stockĪccording to estimates, Indian two-wheeler inventory levels of BS4 stock will be between 6,00,000 to 8,00,000 two-wheelers, amounting to cost implications of at least ₹ 3,600 crore. But with a lockdown across several states in India, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, it may not be possible to get to a dealership to grab that deal. Dealers are offering discounts ranging from ₹ 3,000 to as much as ₹ 18,000. With the move to new technology (FI, mostly), most BS6 two-wheelers have become expensive, ranging from ₹ 5,000 to almost ₹ 20,000 depending on brand and model. Now may be a good time to pick up a BS4 two-wheeler, the primary advantage being lower price. Dealers of two-wheeler brands are rolling out attractive discounts to move out existing BS4 stock and inventory, but with a lockdown across the country due to the coronavirus pandemic, BS4 stocks may remain unsold before March 31, 2020.Īlso Read: Standing BS4 Two-Wheeler Inventory Worth ₹ 4,600 Crore Yet To Be Cleared Discounts For Consumers, Challenges for Dealers However, there is still a large number of BS4 two-wheeler stock available at dealerships, and across different manufacturers. Almost all two-wheeler manufacturers have already shifted and replaced manufacturing of BS4 two-wheelers with updated BS6 models. The deadline for implementation of Bharat Stage VI (BS6) emission regulations inches closer, with Apas the date when no manufacturer or two-wheeler dealer will be able to sell or register any BS4 two-wheeler.