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Customers receive HOP Electric Mobility’s e-2Ws with open arms
Mumbai: HOP Electric Mobility, a leading electric two-wheeler manufacturing brand, on the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras and Diwali express gratitude to discerning customers who have exhibited encouraging response to the company’s festival season dhamaka of special offers/ discounts during this period. Enthusiastic buyers received their HOP Electric e-2Wheelers – LEO and LYF scooters (high-speed and low-speed variants), and OXO high-speed e-motorcycles with open arms, as 1 EV was delivered every 2-minutes to customers on the festive days during the working hours, taking total sales to more than 500 vehicles.
HOP Electric Mobility founder & CEO Ketan Mehta said, “The festive season has proved to be a turning point for the electric vehicles’ segment, which continued the momentum from previous month when more than 71,000 electric two-wheelers were sold, according to Govt. estimates. The season presented a unique opportunity for people to join the green-mobility bandwagon, while also taking advantage of these incredible deals. We thank our customers, who expressed their trust in our brand vehicles and aligned with a common goal to contribute to a sustainable future for our planet.”
HOP Electric e-scooters were available for as low as Rs 69,000, and the deals got even better with their monthly EMI options – the LYF model for just Rs 1,899 per month, and the LEO for Rs 2,199 per month; while the high-speed e-motorcycle OXO for Rs 3,499 per month. These offers also come with a 0% down payment, benefits of up to Rs 5,100, and flexible EMIs.
HOP e-vehicle solutions are the result of extensive research & development and engineering efforts. In their connected stack named ‘HOP Nuron’ for OXO – the high-speed electric motorcycle, customers have dedicated support features in the application. They can call an RSA, book a service, or find a charging station /service station in the ‘Nuron Mobile App’. HOP Nuron connected platform also enables the company to run a remote diagnosis and over-the-air support. Upgraded HOP OXO with top speed of 95 kms/h prices start at Rs. 1.33 lakh ex-showroom onwards.
The e-scooters boast distinctive features that set them apart from other electric two-wheelers. These include an impressive range of up to 125 km, a robust 72V architecture, high-performance motors capable of tackling steep slopes with a loading capacity of 180 kg for both HOP LEO and LYF models, a spacious 19.5-liter boot, connectivity features such as Internet, GPS, and a mobile app, and much more. HOP LEO e-scooter comes in High-Speed registered and low-speed non-registered variants priced at Rs. 96,000/- and Rs. 83,250/-; while HOP LYF comes in low-speed non-registered – priced at Rs. 70,875/-.
Additionally, HOP LEO and HOP LYF offer premium features like park assist, a reverse gear with a speed of up to 5 kmph, a side stand sensor, three ride modes including a reserve mode, an LED console, dual disc brakes, USB charging, a remote key, and security features like an anti-theft alarm and anti-theft wheel lock.
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From mega bills to spontaneous dates: Swiggy Dineout Valentine’s report
From mega bills to last-minute plans, India celebrated love with flair
MUMBAI: Valentine’s Day 2026 was a feast for the senses and wallets alike, according to Swiggy Dineout. India’s on-demand dining platform revealed how the nation celebrated romance with big gestures, lively nights out, and plenty of spontaneous bookings.
Metropolitan hubs continued to rule the roost with Bengaluru, Delhi, and Hyderabad seeing the most reservations. Emerging cities aren’t far behind, with Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Chandigarh joining the party. Growth was particularly striking in Surat (up 180 per cent), Vadodara (155 per cent) and Bhubaneswar (145.5 per cent) compared with the previous Saturday.
Mumbai stole the headlines with a single customer splashing out Rs 130,155 – the highest bill in the country. The city also hosted the largest single group booking, with 30 diners coming together to celebrate in style. Most Valentine’s transactions took place between 10pm and 11pm, proving love, and hunger, strike late.
Mumbai stole the spotlight with a mega-spender whose bill made everyone else blush, while savvy diners were cashing in on discounts, including a Pune customer saving 60% and another in Bengaluru saving 50 per cent. Fine dining was on fire, with bookings up 121 per cent year-on-year, though pubs, bars, and lounges remained the crowd favourites, accounting for 30.6 per cent of all reservations. Last-minute romance was the order of the day, with 66 per cent of diners booking within two hours of heading out. Together, India saved over Rs 6 crore, proving that love can be grand, yet thrifty.
Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi led the premium dining rush, showing a growing appetite for curated, high-end experiences. Meanwhile, spontaneous bookings reinforced modern lifestyles, where convenience and instant gratification rule the day.
Whether it was big spends, huge groups, or a last-minute romantic dash, Valentine’s Day 2026 proved love and dining go hand in hand – and sometimes, they go all out.
