New Delhi, Sept. 1 -- Alternative fuels, including ethanol, are unlikely to be a major concern for two-wheeler mileage, as OEMs are improving vehicle efficiency to offset the lower calorific value of ethanol, said Ashutosh Varma, Chief Business Officer-India, Hero MotoCorp.

Highlighting demand fluctuations as a "big challenge" for the two-wheeler industry, Varma said repeated disruptions, including the COVID-19 pandemic, have made it difficult to predict demand trends over the past four to five years.

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the Auto Retail Conclave organised by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), he said, "The outlook for the industry has been promising over the past year and in 2026. On this backdrop,...