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Norton Gears Up for India Launch Under UK-India FTA

Norton Gears Up for India Launch Under UK-India FTA
Michelle Liew
May 7, 2025

TVS Motor is set to launch British brand Norton in India, leveraging the UK-India Free Trade Agreement to localise production and tap into the premium motorcycle segment.

TVS Motor is set to launch British brand Norton in India, leveraging the UK-India Free Trade Agreement to localise production and tap into the premium motorcycle segment.

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The long-anticipated India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has finally been signed, and among the first to benefit from it is TVS Motor Company, one of India’s leading two-wheeler manufacturers. With the trade barriers lowered, TVS is preparing to reintroduce the iconic British brand Norton to the Indian market, this time not as an imported luxury but as a locally manufactured premium motorcycle.

This move is a powerful convergence of global ambition and national pride. Acquired by TVS in 2020, Norton has been undergoing a quiet but steady revival. Now, the FTA gives TVS the green light to shift into high gear.

From Solihull to Hosur: A New Road for Norton

TVS Managing Director Sudarshan Venu confirmed the launch timeline, saying,

“Our British brand Norton will launch later this year and this agreement will help us scale faster and leverage common supply chains.”

The company plans to produce the bikes at its Hosur plant in Tamil Nadu, taking advantage of the cost efficiencies and shared logistics afforded by the FTA. For India, this marks a unique moment: a British motorcycle icon reimagined and rebuilt on Indian soil.

This is more than just a manufacturing shift—it’s a reshaping of Norton’s identity. Once known for thundering café racers and classic British engineering, the brand now looks toward a future in which it competes in India’s dynamic mid-displacement segment.

What to Expect: 350cc to 650cc Machines Incoming

According to media reports, Norton is developing two new platforms targeted specifically at the Indian market. We can expect engine capacities ranging from 350cc to 650cc. These are likely to take aim at a fast-growing niche—premium motorcycles that sit between accessible commuter bikes and large-capacity tourers.

This move positions Norton as a direct competitor to Royal Enfield, Jawa, and Honda’s CB range in India’s hotly contested retro and modern-classic segment. With the added weight of British heritage and Indian production scale, Norton could emerge as a unique player. It is premium yet local, aspirational yet accessible.

TVS Goes Global, with India as Its Launchpad

For TVS, Norton’s reentry into India is just one piece of a bigger puzzle. The company views the FTA as a bridge to scale up its global presence while strengthening its position at home. Venu underlined this strategic shift:

“We applaud our PM’s vision to enhance India’s trade links globally. It creates large opportunities for Indian companies like ours to expand further and access new markets.”

The FTA simplifies tariffs, aligns regulatory frameworks, and fosters shared supply chains between the two nations. It transforming what used to be a complicated import process into a high-potential commercial opportunity.

A Global Brand, Reborn in India

With a launch expected later this year, the Norton name may soon return to Indian streets—not as an exotic import, but as a reborn brand tailored for Indian riders. Sleek, powerful, and backed by the scale and tech of TVS, Norton’s second innings could redefine how India views premium motorcycles.

This isn’t just about nostalgia—it’s about new possibilities. The road ahead for Norton may start in India, but it’s clearly headed for the world.

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